Falcons re-sign tight end Listorti

Flowery Branch – The Atlanta Falcons today signed free agent tight end Brad Listorti. Listorti, 6-4, 255 pounds, is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts where he competed in 31 games and logged 39 receptions for 608 yards and four touchdowns. He earned Atlantic 10 third-team honors in ...

Falcons sign Ryan to 6-year deal

ATLANTA - Matt Ryan has signed a six-year, $72-million contract with the Atlanta Falcons.

Falcons sign former Jacket

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Atlanta Falcons signed former Georgia Tech safety Jamal Lewis and two more rookie free agents on Monday and released linebacker Earl Everett and safety Nick Turnbull.

Falcons bowl for charity

No nicknames, but coaches see potential in running back duo

FLOWERY BRANCH - Forget a southern version of Thunder and Lightning, at least for now.

Former Bulldog looking for a spot in Falcons backfield

FLOWERY BRANCH - Rookie running back Thomas Brown spent his first three days as a professional football player doing what most rookies do - acclimating to the surreal life.

Former Air Force star tries out with Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH - Chad Hall hopes he made a big impression on the Falcons coaches - and that they have a long memory.

Falcons notebook: Tuggle's son may replace Ryan at BC

FLOWERY BRANCH - Just in time for Matt Ryan, the pride of Boston College, to become the Atlanta Falcons' new hope at quarterback, former Falcons star Jessie Tuggle showed up at minicamp on Saturday wearing a Boston College cap.

Falcons get first look at future in minicamp

ATLANTA - Matt Ryan will have his first chance to prove he can be more than just another clipboard-toting rookie observer when the new Atlanta Falcons quarterback participates in a three-day minicamp beginning today in Flowery Branch.

No. 2 the No. 1 attraction at Falcons minicamp

FLOWERY BRANCH - There were signs Saturday that Atlanta Falcons No. 7 jerseys may become yesterday's fashion.

Boley arrested, charged with battery

The Associated Press ATLANTA - Atlanta Falcons linebacker Michael Boley was charged with battery after his wife accused him of becoming "physical" after an argument. Boley, 25, was arrested Saturday at his Dacula home and released on $1,200 bond for the misdemeanor. The Gwinnett County Police Department issued a release but not a full report Monday, saying officers were called to the home following ...

Falcons pick up seven rookie free agents

The Atlanta Falcons have signed former Georgia defensive end Brandon Miller and six more undrafted rookies.

Blank pins hopes on new QB

FLOWERY BRANCH - Matt Ryan knows the Atlanta Falcons are desperate to restore credibility after quarterback Michael Vick and coach Bobby Petrino sullied the team's image last year.

Zopf: Unheard of back deserves a chance

Poor Danny Woodhead.

Falcons draft no DL, just one OL

ATLANTA - General manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Mike Smith have promised to give the Atlanta Falcons a physical brand of football.

Falcons' Gonzalez wins Professional Football Writers of America Good Guy Award

ATLANTA - Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez has won the 2013 Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.

Conceptual design for new Falcons stadium approved

ATLANTA - The board overseeing planning for a new Falcons stadium in downtown Atlanta gave the thumbs-up Tuesday to a design that invokes the giant bird's wings and would feature enormous windows showcasing views of the city.

Falcons sign second round pick Alford

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons announced today that they have signed cornerback Robert Alford. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Falcons' Ryan impressed with team's 'energy' in OTAs

Flowery Branch - Matt Ryan spoke almost in hushed tones whenever the issue of a new contract came up on Tuesday at OTAs.

Addition of RB Jackson brings buzz to Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones says their offense could be unstoppable in 2013.