Falcons agree to 2-year deal with Osi Umenyiora
The Atlanta Falcons found a replacement for John Abraham on Wednesday by reaching an agreement with free-agent defensive end Osi Umenyiora on a ...
Falcons agree to 3-year deal with Steven Jackson
The Atlanta Falcons have found their replacement for Michael Turner by agreeing to terms with free agent Steven Jackson on a three-year, $12 million ...

Falcons get Steven Jackson; Matt Cassel to Vikings
The Atlanta Falcons replaced Michael Turner with another proven, productive running back. Steven Jackson, the top running back in free agency, agreed ...

Reggie Bush to Lions, Welker to Broncos
Wes Welker sure knows how to pick his quarterbacks. The star receiver, Tom Brady's favorite target, is leaving New England and heading to Denver, ...

Tony Gonzalez says he's returning to Falcons
The Falcons have some big holes at the start of free agency. Tight end isn't one of them. Tony Gonzalez announced Tuesday he is returning for another ...
Falcons release 3 key players to help salary cap
The Atlanta Falcons started their youth movement Friday by ditching three key players from the most successful era in franchise history. The Falcons ...

Abraham, Turner latest stars now free
The free agency frenzy doesn't begin until March 12. Tell that to general managers who have begun flooding the market with veterans they have cut — ...

49ers head to Super Bowl, beating Falcons 28-24
The clutch quarterback. The genius coach. The big-play defense. The San Francisco 49ers are ready to start a new dynasty with a familiar formula.

Regular season winners don't always make champions
The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons, who tied for the league's best record at 13-3, are well aware of one of the NFL's biggest truisms: more often ...

Newton, Panthers starting to hit their stride
After struggling to score points and move the chains for much of the season, the Carolina Panthers' offense has suddenly hit its stride. Too bad it's ...

Column: Chiefs got past game, but still must heal
They played a football game in Kansas City the other day. Even as the headlines fade, the question remains. Was it the right thing to do given the ...

Falcons pick off Brees 5 times, beat Saints 23-13
Boy, did Drew Brees lay an egg against the Atlanta Falcons. Five interceptions for the first time in his career. The end of his NFL-record touchdown ...

Falcons overcome mistakes to beat Buccaneers 24-23
Atlanta coach Mike Smith spoke highly of the Falcons' defense. Without its solid performance, Matt Ryan may not have had an opportunity to lead his ...