On Thursday, a report surfaced concerning contract talks between defensive lineman Richard Seymour and the Atlanta Falcons. The move fits with the Falcons’ overall strategy this offseason as they have signed players like running back Steven Jackson and defensive end to go with the returning Tony Gonzalez in a bid to advance beyond the NFC…
How does each NFC South team look at running back, and what still needs to be done? Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons upgraded this position quite a bit in free agency by replacing Michael Turner with Steven Jackson. This will be Jackson’s 10th NFL season, but he is still running very hard and shows an impressive burst for his age. Show More Summary
Jon blew it. In February, 2011 the rocker was going to invest $150 million for a 15% stake in the. A month later, the NFL lockout hit and changed his mind because he felt the work stoppage would reduce the $1 billion valuation his investment placed on the Falcons, according to a person familiar [...]
The Atlanta Falcons were granted a $200 million loan on Tuesday from the NFL to build a new stadium. NFL owners approved the deal, though the team’s new home is expected to cost upwards of $1 billion. Team owner Arthur Blank will commit to the majority of the costs, but it doesn’t hurt the Falcons’ [...]Show More Summary
The NFL has given the Atlanta Falcons a $200 million loan to build a new stadium. Yahoo News reports that the loan was approved today by NFL team owners at the league’s spring meeting. The stadium could cost as much as $1 billion and much of it will be funded by team owner Arthur Blank. [...] Atlanta Falcons Get $200 Million Loan For New Stadium is a post from: The Inquisitr
Steven Jackson will have one of the best years of his long career now that he's with the Atlanta Falcons. While he was excellent in St. Louis, he was toiling away on a team that was mired in mediocrity. Jackson is one of the few players in NFL history with over 10,000 rushing yards and 3,300 receiving yards for his career. Show More Summary
The Falcons have come to terms with with rookie tight end Levine Toilolo, the club said on Tuesday. A fourth-round selection from Stanford, Toilolo is likely to fill a complementary role in the Atlanta offense as a rookie. He caught 24 passes for 393 yards and four touchdowns in 2012 for the Cardinal. The return of…
The Atlanta Falcons will be getting a new stadium in time for the 2017 season. It will be an open-air facility that many expect to compete for Super Bowl-hosting duties upon completion. There's just one glaring issue: the city already has an NFL stadium, one that's barely 20 years old. Show More Summary
Good news for Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank! In addition to the hundreds of millions of dollars in public funds that the team will receive to help construct a new stadium, it will also enjoy some financial help from the NFL.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
The 32 NFL team owners voted today to lend the Falcons $200 million for their new stadium in Atlanta. “Today’s approval by the NFL team owners is an important milestone in moving the new stadium project forward,” Falcons owner Arthur Blank said in a statement. “We are pleased with the outcome of today’s vote, and…
The Atlanta Falcons don't begin OTAs until after Memorial Day, but since we're all probably going through a little football withdrawal, there's no better time to preview next week's practice sessions and discuss some of the storylines to keep an eye on. Show More Summary
In 2012, there were a lot of teams that had chances of making it to the Super Bowl. In 2013, that's not completely true. The San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers...Show More Summary
Playoff obstacles are nothing new to this Atlanta Falcons football team. In fact, enduring and overcoming past postseason hardships has made this team a more cohesive unit and taught them how to push forward. With the arrival of general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Mike Smith in 2008 came unparalleled success for the franchise. Show More Summary
The Atlanta Falcons jumped into the business of signing draft picks Friday. The team announced it has signed defensive ends Malliciah Goodman and Stansly Maponga, and safeties Kemal Ishmael and Zeke Motta. Goodman was a fourth-round pick and Maponga was chosen in the fifth round. Show More Summary
A look at key players for each NFC South team who are coming back from injuries: Atlanta Falcons: Bradie Ewing was ticketed for the starting fullback job as a rookie last season. But he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the preseason, and the Falcons were forced to juggle fullbacks. Show More Summary
When he meets with the media, Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith almost always comes across as polite and not very emotional. But he’s a football coach and you get the sense there’s a lot more inside of him. A glimpse of what a Smith pep...Show More Summary
As the offseason rolls on, we'll continue our look at the Falcons’ pre -training camp roster by discussing which players are poised for breakout seasons in 2013. What's a breakout season? For the purposes of our discussion, we'll simply...Show More Summary
With Joe Flacco getting a new contract completed with the Baltimore Ravens early this offseason, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan became next in line on the list of young quarterbacks looking to cash in with a big second contract. Ryan is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent following the upcoming season but it’s unlikely…
The Falcons have come to terms with UCF safety Kemal Ishmael, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Thursday. One of the Falcons’ three seventh-round picks, the 5-foot-11, 206-pound Ishmael would most likely figure as a backup behind starters William Moore and Thomas Decoud should he make the final roster. As a senior at UCF…
An Atlanta mother got a late Mother’s Day gift that was surely worth the wait.
Warrick Dunn Gives Single Mom New House
Via NewsOne reports:
Former Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn gave Kimberly Kindel (pictured) and her three children