March 13, 2023 Falcons, Jessie Bates III agree to terms on lucrative 4-year deal: report Former Cincinnati Bengals standout safety Jessie Bates III has agreed to terms on a four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, according to multiple reports.
March 13, 2023 Falcons sign guard Chris Lindstrom to record five-year contract extension Pro Bowl right guard Chris Lindstrom became the highest-paid interior offensive lineman on Monday after the Atlanta Falcons signed him to a massive five-year contract extension.
March 6, 2023 Jaguars' Calvin Ridley, suspended for 2022 season due to gambling on games, reinstated by NFL Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley was reinstated by the league, per an announcement on Monday afternoon, after being suspended the entire 2022 season for gambling on games.
February 28, 2023 Benched QB Marcus Mariota released by Falcons in salary cap savings move Marcus Mariota was given a second chance at being a starting quarterback in the NFL, but be failed to establish himself as a viable option for the Falcons going forward.
February 24, 2023 XFL owner Dwayne Johnson praises ex-NFL quarterback for taking ‘less money’ to ‘create memories’ for kids Ex-NFL quarterback A. J. McCarron is off to strong start in his XFL debut and he received praise from owner Dwayne Johnson over his decision pursue a career in the XFL over the NFL.
February 16, 2023 Former NFL player among 8 arrested on human trafficking, gang charges Eric Johnson, who played six seasons in the NFL, was among eight gang members being accused by Gwinnett County of human trafficking and other gang-related charges.
February 15, 2023 Jaguars’ Calvin Ridley applies for reinstatement after suspension for betting on NFL games: reports Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley applied for reinstatement on Wednesday after missing the entire 2022 season while suspended for betting on NFL games.
January 11, 2023 Ex-Falcons coach slams Texans over Lovie Smith firing: 'Everybody wants instant gratification in the NFL' Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith blasted the Houston Texans this week after they fired head coach Lovie Smith after just one season.
January 9, 2023 Tom Brady adds more NFL records to resume on one play vs. Falcons Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady notched two more NFL records to his resume on just one play against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
January 8, 2023 Tom Brady suffers first losing season as starting quarterback after Buccaneers fall to Falcons Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady suffered his first losing season of his future Hall of Fame career, as the Bucs fell to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18.