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Freeman not making any guarantees after Pro Bowl season

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Falcons running back Devonta Freeman rose to the top of his field last season, getting named to the Pro Bowl in his second NFL season.

Falcons, Ryan reloading for 2016

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Matt Ryan insists his motivation for a full schedule of offseason work has nothing to do with his disappointing 2015.

2015 top pick Beasley ready to double up as OLB, DE

Blank says work on Falcons' new stadium is on schedule

ATLANTA - As he awaits word on Atlanta's bid for to host a Super Bowl,Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Monday construction of the team's new Mercedes-Benz Stadium is back on schedule to open in June, 2017.

Ryan organized passing camp as lead-in to offseason program

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Matt Ryan didn't wait for this week's start of theAtlanta Falcons offseason program to jump into preparations for 2016.

Falcons get training by counselor after improper question

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons on Monday said secondary coach Marquand Manuel asked the inappropriate question "Do you like men" to Ohio State cornerback Eli Apple during the NFL's annual scouting combine in Indianapolis.

Falcons early PSL sales blow projections 'out of the water'

ATLANTA (AP) - Personal seat license sales for the Atlanta Falcons' new stadium have surpassed expectations set by the firm handling the process for the team.

Falcons sticking with Dimitroff

ATLANTA (AP) - Thomas Dimitroff is safe for another year as the Atlanta Falconsgeneral manager after owner Arthur Blank said Friday he likes the new management team of coach Dan Quinn and the GM.

Turnovers were big barrier for Falcons in 8-8 finish

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - All the big numbers from Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman and Matt Ryan couldn't make Dan Quinn a winner in his first season asAtlanta Falcons coach.

Quinn gains confidence from inaugural season with Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Dan Quinn was tested in his first season as Falconscoach.

Falcons, Quinn turn focus to finale after missing playoffs

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Dan Quinn is trying to make the most out of missing the playoffs in his first season as Falcons head coach.

Panthers can clinch home-field advantage

ATLANTA - Home-field advantage is within reach for Cam Newton and theCarolina Panthers.

Shanahan: Blame for Falcons' scoring woes 'starts with me'

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Falcons' first shutout loss in 11 years was only the latest example of a stunning offensive decline that has accompanied a six-game losing streak.

Falcons need to improve tackling

Falcons excited to get RB Devonta Freeman back on field

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Coach Dan Quinn loves how hard Devonta Freeman runs the ball for the Atlanta Falcons.