Falcons QB Ridder early to rise — and lead — at rookie camp

Falcons QB Ridder early to rise — and lead — at rookie camp
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Falcons acquire WR Edwards from Raiders, cut CB Sheffield
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Falcons sign LB Nick Kwiatkoski, add WR Geronimo Allison

Falcons sign LB Nick Kwiatkoski, add WR Geronimo Allison

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons signed inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski to a one-year contract Monday, and also added receiver Geronimo Allison to the roster. Kwiatkoski has played in 77 career games with 34 starts in six seasons with the Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders. The 6-foot-2,

Falcons QB Ridder early to rise — and lead — at rookie camp

Falcons QB Ridder early to rise — and lead — at rookie camp

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Desmond Ridder's drive to be first begins with an early start at his Atlanta Falcons rookie minicamp apartment. The quarterback's roommates — wide receiver Drake London, running back Tyler Allgeier and tight end John FitzPatrick — can't help but notice. "I told Desmond, ‘Don't be

Falcons acquire WR Edwards from Raiders, cut CB Sheffield

Falcons acquire WR Edwards from Raiders, cut CB Sheffield

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons bolstered their thin ranks at receiver by acquiring Bryan Edwards from the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday. The Falcons are sending a fifth-round pick in 2023 to Las Vegas, while also acquiring a seventh-rounder next year from the Raiders. In other moves,

Falcons' London embraces health, contract at rookie minicamp

Falcons' London embraces health, contract at rookie minicamp

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Drake London celebrated good health and a new contract on the first day of the Atlanta Falcons' rookie minicamp. London, the wide receiver who was the Falcons' first-round pick in last month's NFL draft from Southern California, missed the end of the 2021 season with

Falcons decline 5th-year option on right tackle Kaleb McGary

Falcons decline 5th-year option on right tackle Kaleb McGary

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have picked up right guard Chris Lindstrom's $13.2 million fifth-year option while declining the option on right tackle Kaleb McGary. The Falcons on Tuesday also announced a $51 million, three-year contract extension with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, a two-time Pro Bowl selection.

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Falcons release RB Mike Davis after disappointing season

ATLANTA (AP) — After a disappointing season with his hometown team, running back Mike Davis was released Monday by the Atlanta Falcons. The move was not surprising for a team dealing with salary cap woes, especially after the 29-year-old Davis rushed for just 503 yards and three touchdowns last season.

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NFL Draft fantasy impact: Breece Hall, Drake London lead rookie class

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Cincinnati's Ridder is Falcons' pick as possible future QB

Cincinnati's Ridder is Falcons' pick as possible future QB

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — On a draft night the Atlanta Falcons focused on their defense, adding two edge rushers, the new name in the quarterback room stole the show. Ending the NFL draft's long quarterback drought, the Falcons picked Cinncinnati's Desmond Ridder in the third round on Friday night.

Finally, a 2nd QB drafted: Cincinnati's Ridder to Atlanta

Finally, a 2nd QB drafted: Cincinnati's Ridder to Atlanta

LAS VEGAS (AP) — It took 42 selections Friday before a second quarterback was taken in the NFL draft. And it was a proven commodity in college, Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder. A full 54 spots after Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh went 20th to the Steelers on Thursday night, Ridder was taken