Atlanta’s NFL and MLS teams will retire No. 44 for their 2021 seasons to honor Hank Aaron, who died Friday at age 86.Aaron played for the Braves for 21 of his 23 major-league seasons, first in Milwau… MORE
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Falcons hire Dean Pees as DC, Dave Ragone as OC
The Atlanta Falcons lured Dean Pees out of retirement to be their new defensive coordinator and have hired Dave Ragone away from the Chicago Bears to be offensive coordinator, the team announced Thurs… MORE
New Falcons coach excited to work with QB Matt Ryan
Taking over as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Smith knows one person he can rely on for stability: quarterback Matt Ryan.After sparking quarterback Ryan Tannehill’s career as offensive coo… MORE
Falcons hire Terry Fontenot as new GM
The Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday hired former New Orleans Saints vice president/assistant general manager of pro personnel Terry Fontenot as their new general manager.Fontenot, 40, becomes the Falcons’… MORE
It’s official: Arthur Smith signs on as Falcons coach
Arthur Smith officially signed his contract on Saturday to become the next coach of the Atlanta Falcons.”We are thrilled to welcome Arthur to Atlanta and introduce him to our city and fans as the Fal… MORE
Arthur Smith odds-on favorite to be Falcons’ next coach
Arthur Smith emerged as the odds-on favorite to be named the Atlanta Falcons’ next head coach.The Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator has been associated to some degree with every NFL head coachi… MORE
Reports: Falcons offer HC job to Arthur Smith
Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith received a formal offer to become head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, according to multiple reports Friday.Smith was a coveted candidate in the coac… MORE
Report: Cowboys to hire Dan Quinn as defensive coordinator
The Dallas Cowboys plan to hire ex-Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn as their next defensive coordinator, according to a report from ESPN on Monday night.Quinn went 43-42 in five-plus seasons with… MORE
Falcons’ owner: Matt Ryan, Julio Jones trades not ‘off limits’
Rebuilding comes with challenging decisions, and the Atlanta Falcons are facing both in the view of owner Arthur Blank.Blank is set to hire a new general manager and head coach for the Falcons. Atlan… MORE
Falcons veteran backup QB Matt Schaub plans to retire
Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Matt Schaub plans to retire from the NFL, team owner Arthur Blank said Monday.The 39-year-old Schaub started only three games over the last six seasons but remained… MORE