Atlanta Falcons Wide receiver Drake London He played in one series and caught his first professional pass. This resulted in Friday’s 27-23 win over the preseason. Detroit Lions With a knee injury. London, April’s first round pick, did not make it back to the game. Arthur Smith, Falcons coach, did not provide a postgame update … Read more
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Kyle Pitts Breaks off the line during an individual rep Atlanta Falcons Training camp practice. Stutter-steps for one second, then accelerates. Mykal WalkerPitts, a fast linebacker, was not going to have any chance. Walker had already recovered and Pitts was on his path to a simple reception. During training camp, Atlanta’s … Read more
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – It was late in Saturday’s practice, and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota He appeared to have no place to throw. The coverage was great, but this was not a red zone play. So he ran for the end zone. Mariota celebrated the touchdown by launching his football over halfway up the … Read more
FLOWERY BRANCH (Ga.) — This happens almost every practice. During special teams — whether it’s punts, or the first few repetitions of kick return. Cordarrelle Patterson Walk to the edge Atlanta FalconsThe S.A.F.E. can be seen from the practice field. security guards are up against the thin rope. The crowd gathers, and the screaming, begging … Read more
FLOWERY BRANCH (Ga.) — When Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot Arthur Smith, head coach, and Arthur Smith were hired. They had a good understanding of the legacy: A roster that was overloaded with contracts and a salary cap that was the worst in the league. It would take patience and time to fix it … Read more
FLOWERY BRANCH (Ga.) Cordarrelle Patterson This may have been a major part of the Atlanta FalconsAlthough he was not able to play on the offense, he made it clear that a former All-Pro kick returninger wants to continue to be a part of special teams. Eight kickoff return touchdowns is the record for Patterson, Josh … Read more
We must eradicate racism – Luther Burrell Luther Burrell, an ex-player for the Newcastle Falcons, is being investigated by Rugby Football Union over claims of racism in the sport. Burrell, 32, said racism is “rife” Racist “banter” is now “normalized” among team-mates in the sport. Falcons already launched their own internal investigation to find out … Read more
Another former Chicago Bears The player is heading to the Atlanta Falcons. Defensive tackle Eddie GoldmanWho was it? released by the Bears in MarchOn Wednesday, he signed a one year contract with the Falcons. Atlanta released safety Brad Hawkins In a corresponding move. Goldman joins the Falcons as the sixth ex-Bears player to sign this … Read more
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Desmond Ridder He went back to practice and pulled up the voice recording app on his iPhone. After hitting record, he began speaking. He went through all the playcalls and read the appropriate language and cadence, then he went to bed. Then you can Atlanta Falcons The rookie quarterback plugged in … Read more
Matias Moroni played for Leicester Tigers during their Premiership final win against Saracens at Twickenham. Newcastle Falcons signed Argentina’s international centre Matias Moroni on a two year deal with Premiership champions Leicester Tigers. Moroni, 31, started Saturday’s final For the Tigers, as they won against Saracens in Twickenham. He was also named in Argentina’s squad … Read more