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Falcons hope spending week on the road brings team closer

SEATTLE (AP) - Atlanta coach Dan Quinn views having the Falcons practice in the Pacific Northwest as an opportunity to maximize preparation for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks and bring his team closer together.

Falcons feeling it

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Falcons coach Dan Quinn believes in the law of averages evening out.

Falcons' Julio Jones cleared, confirming status for opener

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Falcons had wide receiver Julio Jones back with full clearance for Thursday's practice, confirming the team's biggest star will be ready for Sunday's opening game against Tampa Bay.

Matty Ice at crossroads after 3 straight non-winning seasons

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Matt Ryan made it all look easy at the beginning of his NFL career.

Veteran PK Graham returns to Falcons as more than 'camp leg'

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - After kicking for 10 teams in the past 15 seasons - and a few more teams in preseason camps - Shayne Graham knew to be prepared for another call.

Freeney, Neal set to make preseason debuts for Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Veteran Dwight Freeney and rookie Keanu Neal, newcomers who carry big expectations on Atlanta's defense, are expected to make their preseason debuts against Cleveland on Thursday night.

Schaub gives Falcons 'cool' backup to starter Ryan

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Matt Schaub's cool presence in the huddle has the Falcons believing the offense can keep moving should starting quarterback Matt Ryan's long string of consecutive starts end this season.

Falcons rookie cut amid allegations of sexual assault

SALT LAKE CITY - The Atlanta Falcons cut rookie free agent linebacker Torrey Green on Thursday amid news that Utah law enforcement authorities were investigating allegations of sexual assault made against Green while he was a student at Utah State last year.

Jones downplays foot injury

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Atlanta Falcons star receiver Julio Jones insists the apparent foot injury that limited him from full participation in training camp again on Saturday is no big deal.

Jones pulled from Falcons' first practice with minor injury

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons were cautious on the opening day of training camp Thursday, pulling star wide receiver Julio Jones out of practice with an injury coach Dan Quinn described as minor.

Falcons expecting camp battles at right guard, linebacker

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - There could be more last-minute additions to theAtlanta Falcons' roster, possibly before training camp opens Thursday.

Jones embracing leadership role

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - It took six years for Julio Jones to become the leader of the Atlanta Falcons' receiving group.

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