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January 1, 2023

Younghoe Koo's game-winning field goal gives Falcons rookie Desmond Ridder first career win

The Atlanta Falcons edged the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday thanks to a 21-yard game-winning field goal from Youghoe Koo as time expired.

January 1, 2023

Falcons' Cameron Batson hit with 5 charges following incident with police

Cameron Batson, a wide receiver on the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad, was hit with five charges following an incident with Georgia law enforcement over the weekend.

December 31, 2022

Intoxicated Falcons practice squad WR fights police officer, attempts to run away after traffic stop: report

Falcons wide receiver Cameron Batson was taken into police custody Saturday morning after he allegedly started fighting with an officer and attempted to flee the scene.

December 24, 2022

Ravens clinch playoff spot, Falcons eliminated from playoff contention for fifth straight year

Baltimore's defense kept the Falcons out of the end zone and backup QB Tyler Huntley and the Raven's second-ranked rushing attack did just enough to win a cold Christmas Eve game.

December 18, 2022

Saints stay in mix for NFC South title with narrow win over Falcons

The New Orleans Saints remained still in the hunt for the NFC South title on Sunday with a three-point victory against the Atlanta Falcons at home.

December 18, 2022

Falcons coach Dean Pees injured in pregame collision, gets sent to hospital

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees was put onto a backboard and carted off the field after being in a pregame collision on Sunday.

December 16, 2022

Falcons' rookie QB Desmond Ridder says he is ready to start: 'I’m prepared for this, Falcons didn’t baby me'

Rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder made it clear he will be ready to make his first career start in the NFL when the team kickoffs off in New Orleans on Sunday.

December 15, 2022

NFL exec Troy Vincent likens scouting combine to 'slave auction': report

NFL executive Troy Vincent reportedly characterized the league's scouting combine as a "slave auction" and his remark caused a stir at the league meetings.

December 14, 2022

Falcons QB Marcus Mariota to undergo knee surgery after his abrupt departure from the team

Marcus Mariota is scheduled to have surgery on his knee, which will put the Atlanta Falcons quarterback on injured reserve, head coach Arthur Smith said.

December 13, 2022

Falcons' Marcus Mariota steps away from the team after benching, unclear if he will return: report

The Falcons announced that rookie Desmond Ridder will be the starting quarterback going forward and, later, Marcus Mariota stepped away from the team.