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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has made his feelings about his current contract very clear. The All-Pro wideout sat out offseason workouts in hopes of getting a much-improved deal. However, he’s not going to get it－this year, at least. According to Jeff Schultz of The Athletic, the Falcons have informed Jones that they do […]

There is never an early time to train hard for NFL players. Just recently, a video showing New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and running back Saquon Barkley putting in work this summer surfaced online. This time around, its Atlanta Falcons wideouts (and Alabama Crimson Tide products) Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley and […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has finally signed his rookie contract, according to a tweet sent out by SportsTrusts Advisors: .@CalvinRidley1 has agreed to terms with the @AtlantaFalcons. #LegendsLiveHere #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/8OkxdRHa7t — SportsTrust Advisors (@_SportsTrust) July 4, 2018 Ridley, 22, was the Falcons’ No. 26 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the second receiver […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in a bit of dilemma concerning All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones. He’s decided to count as a no-show at all team activities in what has been centered on his current contract situation. There isn’t any concern for his long-term future with the franchise, but it hasn’t seen any clarity in the […]

Former Kansas City Chiefs safety Ron Parker found a new team as he signed with the Atlanta Falcons. As Will McFadden of the team’s official website notes, Parker was attracted to Atlanta because he saw the whole organization as a “great fit” for him. He also believes the Falcons are not that far off from […]

The free-agent safety market has been rough this offseason, but at least one of them has finally found a new team. Former Kansas City Chiefs veteran Ron Parker is set to sign with the Atlanta Falcons, Terez Paylor of Yahoo Sports reports. Former Chiefs safety Ron Parker is expected to sign with the Falcons today, […]

It is no secret that there have been some disagreements between the Atlanta Falcons and star wide receiver Julio Jones over his desire for a new contract. However, Cincinnati Bengals wideout A.J. Green supports Jones’ endeavor. Jones has been absent for the team’s offseason portion of practices. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Green […]

The Atlanta Falcons have become involved in a highly scrutinized situation with All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones choosing to not to attend team workouts up to this point in the offseason. What has instead caught much attention has been his decision to workout and train with soon-to-be-inducted Hall of Fame wideout Terrell Owens. This has […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a significant concern at wide receiver that they must fix this offseason with Julio Jones’ relationship with the team reportedly “in a bad place” at the moment. But it’s not all doom and gloom for Atlanta at that position. Their first-round pick, Calvin Ridley, is proving to be a source of […]

Since Steve Sarkisian took over the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons, there has been a notable dip in the offensive production. It has subsequently brought attention to whether Sarkisian is the right long-term answer at the position for the franchise. During a recent interview with The Wake Up Call on ESPN Charlotte radio, D Orlando Ledbetter […]

It’s no secret that NFL wide receiver Julio Jones has been spending much of his time with Pro Football Hall of Fame wideout Terrell Owens. They’ve been working out together this offseason while Julio stays far away from his employer during this time in which he wants a new contract. It now appears as though […]

The Atlanta Falcons have progressed through much of the NFL offseason without the notable presence of Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones on the practice field. It has drawn an enormous cloud of attention toward the situation that the Falcons have continued to voice little concern over the standing between both sides. However, D. Orlando Ledbetter […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a significant problem to fix with regard to Julio Jones. The star wide receiver has skipped the team’s whole offseason program－including mandatory minicamp－as he attempts to land a much-improved deal. But head coach Dan Quinn has brought some good news for any Falcons fans getting concerned about the whole situation surrounding […]

Through the early portion of the offseason workouts for the Atlanta Falcons, star wide receiver Julio Jones has been notably absent from the practice field. This has now bled over to the mandatory portion of the workouts. In response to that, the Falcons have expressed no real concern at this point about where things stand […]

In the last few weeks, the Atlanta Falcons have become engulfed in the situation surrounding star wide receiver Julio Jones’ decision to remain away from the team’s offseason workouts. This has only drawn more attention with him choosing to stay that course through mandatory minicamp that has reasonably brought up questions about concerning his long-term […]

Through the last several weeks, there has been a litany of scrutiny on All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones’ standing with the Atlanta Falcons. His decision to remain away from the team throughout much of this offseason has increased the attention on his assumed desire to see an uptick in his salary. Despite Jones stating that this […]

It goes without saying that Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is one of the most talented players in the NFL. However, it appears those talents do not translate to every other physical activity. Jones has a knack for making the impossible looking easy on the gridiron. Unfortunately, he managed to do the opposite at […]

There is no question that the 2017 NFL season was a somewhat disappointing one for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan coming off his MVP campaign. Fortunately, there may be a bit of a silver lining to it as it appears that his numbers were heavily skewed by his teammates. Ryan finished the year with a rather […]

It is no secret that the Atlanta Falcons boast one of the best backfield tandems in Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. It appears that the latter may be poised for an increased role in the offense this upcoming season. Coleman is entering the final year of his rookie contract. As a result, he is expecting a […]

The Atlanta Falcons recently made veteran quarterback Matt Ryan a wealthy man with a lucrative contract extension. Fellow Falcons star Julio Jones appears to be the next in line to secure his long-term future with the team with an extension forthcoming. While Jones continues to negotiate his new deal with Atlanta, the superstar wideout has not […]

Following a breakout 2016 campaign, Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley saw a notable drop in production from a sack standpoint this past season. A part of this dip came about from Beasley taking a more versatile role playing both defensive end and linebacker for a significant chunk of the year. However, Falcons defensive line coach Bryant […]

In the last few weeks, there has been chatter surrounding All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones long-term future with the Atlanta Falcons after he decided to skip out on voluntary OTAs this past week due to his desire to get an “update” on his contract. Team owner Arthur Blank has gotten out in front of the […]

Another year, another record-breaking contract for a star quarterback. This has become a theme of late, with the latest being rewarded to 2016 MVP and Atlanta Falcons signal-caller Matt Ryan. His deal, which netted him $150 million over five years with $100 million guaranteed, likely won’t remain on top for long thanks to Aaron Rodgers. […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones did not attend the start of the team’s OTAs as he waits for a new deal. And it seems as if the Falcons are anticipating that Jones sits out the remainder of the team’s voluntary practices. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Falcons coach Dan Quinn […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has opted not to show up for the start of OTAs as he looks to get the team to rework his contract. Falcons owner Arthur Blank admitted that this contract situation is just something that they have to go through and didn’t seem overly concerned. But in an exclusive […]

Since the Atlanta Falcons worked out a new five-year, $150 million extension with star quarterback Matt Ryan, things have shifted toward wide receiver Julio Jones’s contract situation. It has led to Jones as a no-show through the team’s voluntary organized workouts. All of this hasn’t pushed the Falcons to voice any concerns about the All-Pro […]

It was reported a few days ago that Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones wasn’t expected to take part in organized team activities as he angles for a new deal. According to ESPN’s Vaugh McClure, it looks as though Jones is set to follow through with that plan. Early word this morning is Julio Jones […]

A few weeks ago, Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones become the center of attention after his decision to make some notable moves to his social media accounts. The team has since voiced no concern about that situation or his standing with them for the long haul. However, Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network […]

Following 14 seasons in the NFL and three trips to the Pro Bowl, former Washington Redskins star cornerback DeAngelo Hall is hanging up his cleats and has officially decided to retire from the NFL. However, according to an article released today by Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Hall is weighing his options regarding his […]

In the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons added more firepower to their offense with the selection of former Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley with the 26th overall pick. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Falcons have utilized Ridley’s versatility on the field using him in various roles in […]

Veteran defensive tackle Terrell McClain is set to make the fourth stop on his current free-agent tour as he goes to Atlanta to meet with the Falcons on Friday, per ESPN’s Vaugh McClure. McClain just concluded his visit with the Dallas Cowboys, whom he played for from 2014-16. He has already made visits to the […]

For much of the first few months of the offseason, there had been the looming cloud of star quarterback Matt Ryan’ contract situation looming overhead of the Atlanta Falcons. Ryan had been entering the final year of his five-year deal by being able to agree to a record-breaking five-year, $150 million deal with him last […]

Following months of speculation, the Atlanta Falcons agreed to a record-breaking extension with star quarterback Matt Ryan on a five-year, $150 million deal with $100 million in guarantees. It has made him the highest-paid player and quarterback in league history. According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Ryan voiced that this new deal has […]

Matt Ryan just recently signed a five-year contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons which will pay him $100 million guaranteed. His new deal makes him the first NFL player to reach the $30 million per year threshold. There has been some criticism about the deal because there are still some who feel that he can’t […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been busy this offseason trying to maintain the salary cap while shoring up the roster for the 2018 NFL season. Fortunately, they managed to get down to brass tax by signing quarterback Matt Ryan to the most lucrative deal in league history. Needless to say, Ryan is pleased with how fluid […]

The Atlanta Falcons have had a relatively quiet offseason with few notable additions to the roster via free agency. However, general manager Thomas Dimitroff has confirmed that the team is still looking to add possible reinforcements to the defensive line via free agency. Per Knox Bardeen of 92.9 The Game: Thomas Dimitroff told @JohnFricke & […]

The Atlanta Falcons finally took care of their main piece of business this offseason by signing quarterback Matt Ryan to his gigantic new contract. With Ryan’s deal out of the way, Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff says the team will now focus its attention toward taking care of two highly important young pieces on their […]

Following weeks of dialogue centered on a new contract for Atlanta Falcons star quarterback Matt Ryan, the two sides have finally come to terms on a massive extension, as Tom Pelissero of The NFL Network is reporting that he has agreed to a five-year, $150 million deal. It's a five-year, $150 million extension for Matt […]

The Atlanta Falcons offense with the likes of Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, and Devonta Freeman has the chance any game to put on quite a show. Even without the Falcons adding anyone this offseason that wouldn’t have changed, but after the draft, there is no doubt this offense got a lot better. They took Calvin […]