News on Atlanta Falcons

Falcons sign CB Dunta Robinson to 6-year deal

2010-03-06T13:00:15Z

<div id="subtitle">Falcons sign former Houston Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson to 6-year deal</div><div><p>The Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent cornerback Dunta Robinson, the Houston Texans' career interceptions leader, to a six-year, $57 million contract.</p><p>The team con...

Atlanta receiver White added to Pro Bowl roster

2010-02-22T14:36:13Z

<div id="subtitle">Atlanta receiver Roddy White replaces Minnesota's Sidney Rice on NFC Pro Bowl roster</div><div><p>A...

Falcons finish with consecutive winning seasons

2010-02-23T01:59:24Z

<div id="subtitle">Ryan throws for 2 touchdowns, Falcons beat Buccaneers 20-10 to make franchise history</div><div><p>The Atlanta Falcons gained a measure of satisfaction in an otherwise disappointing season.</p><p>Matt Ryan threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, helping th...

It's how you finish, not how you start

2010-02-23T07:30:02Z

<div id="subtitle">Strong finishes the key in NFL, not quick starts, as Giants have learned</div><div><p>That gaudy 6-0 record the Denver Broncos held in October has faded under an avalanche of weak performances. Unless they win Sunday and ge...

Carolina WR Smith, Miami RB Williams injured

2010-02-23T09:03:30Z

<div id="subtitle">Panthers WR Steve Smith breaks arm, Dolphins RB Ricky Williams injures shoulder</div><div><p>Steve Smith's season is over for the Carolina Panthers. The Cowboys, Bengals &amp; Packers in postseason</div><div><p>Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts are perfect no more, and that's just fine with them. They've got their sights ...

Buffalo Bills v Atlanta Falcons

2009-12-27T15:01:49Z

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 27: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons calls for the ball as the placeholder for a field goal against the Buffalo Bills at Georgia Dome on December 27, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia<...

Bills Falcons Football

2009-12-27T14:30:22Z

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) tries to evade the tackle of Atlanta Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2...

Ryan's 3 TD passes lead Falcons past Bills, 31-3

2010-02-23T09:07:42Z

<div id="subtitle">Matt Ryan's 3 TD passes lead Falcons to easy 31-3 win over Bills</div><div><p>Matt Ryan threw three touchdown passes, including a 42-yarder to Roddy White on Atlanta's first play from scrimmage, and the Falcons were never challenged in t...

Falcons lose Gonzalez to right calf injury

2010-02-23T09:08:27Z

<div id="subtitle">Falcons' Tony Gonzalez leaves game with right calf injury, still 4 catches from 1,000</div><div><p>Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez strained his right calf late in the first half against the Buffalo Bills and will not ...

Bills' Terrell Owens has 1,000th career reception

2010-02-23T09:09:28Z

<div id="subtitle">Buffalo's Terrell Owens becomes sixth player in NFL history with 1,000 career receptions</div><div><p>Terrell Owens is the sixth player in NFL history to catch 1,000 passes.</p><p>Owens reached the milestone with an 8-yard catch for

Eagles Vick Football

2009-12-25T08:59:03Z

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2009, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick smiles as he prepares for an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. Vick won the Ed Block Courage Award, voted on by his teamma...

Falcons Jets Football

2009-12-23T14:00:50Z

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws during the fourth quarter of the NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Falcons beat the

Ryan misses practice but says he's feeling better

2010-02-23T11:53:46Z

<div id="subtitle">Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan held out of practice but says injured toe continues to improve</div><div><p>Atlanta coach Mike Smith says Matt Ryan has not had a setback in his recovery from a turf toe injury, even ...

Here's hoping Colts have hearts set on 16-0

2010-02-23T12:21:36Z

<div id="subtitle">FANTASY FOOTBALL: Here's hoping Colts stars don't rest up for playoffs, try to go 16-0</div><div><p>It's about the time of year when the Colts start resting up for a playoff run, a development that annually spells trouble for fantasy teams banking on Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne,

Eagles, Chargers, Vikings, Cards get playoff spots

2010-02-23T13:09:42Z

<div id="subtitle">Chargers, Vikings, Cardinals wrap up division titles; Eagles gain postseason berth</div><div><p>The Philadelphia Eagles and San Diego Chargers are used to making the playoffs. For the Arizona Cardinals, going to the posts...

Gonzalez's 6-yard TD leads Falcons past Jets 10-7

2010-02-23T13:22:21Z

<div id="subtitle">Eliminated Falcons play spoiler as Gonzalez's late TD catch beats Jets 10-7</div><div><p>The Atlanta Falcons' offense kept stalling in the cold of the Meadowlands until finally busting through the New York Jets' top-ranked defense at the end.</p><p>Giants Stadium before the start of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, in East Rutherford,

APTOPIX Falcons Jets Football

2009-12-20T13:16:29Z

New York Jets' Bart Scott, right, tackles Atlanta Falcons' Jerious Norwood during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, in Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Pro Bowl running back Michael Turner will pla...