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2018 NFL schedule: NFC South
Atlanta Falcons Sat Apr 21 2018 11:59:06 GMT+0000 (UTC)
WHERE THE PARTY'S AT -- The 2018 NFL regular-season schedule was released Thursday. Here's a team-by-team look at the schedules for each team in the NFC South.

Falcons Release Defensive Linemen Taniela Tupou
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The Falcons announced Wednesday the release of defensive lineman Taniela Tupou with a non-football injury designation, Will McFadden of Atlantafalcons.com reports. Tupou was signed to the Falcons active roster prior to their game against the Miami Do

Locked on Falcons Podcast: 2018 Schedule Breakdown
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Aaron breaks down the Falcons 2018 regular-season schedule.Aaron breaks down the #Falcons 2018 regular-season schedule. He discusses the season-opening rematch against the #Eagles, the abundance of early home games, potential cold-weather matchups, s

Falcons Announce 2018 Preseason Slate
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The Falcons today announced their preseason slate for the upcoming 2018 season, to be played in August. Game One – at New York Jets Game Two – vs. Kansas City Chiefs Game Three – at Jacksonville Jaguars Game Four &#8

Ryan on contract talks: 'Moving in the right direction'
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Matt Ryan doesn't sound like he's worried about getting a contract extension. "Everything is good and I think the discussions have been really positive," the Falcons quarterback said Monday.

2018 Schedule
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The Falcons' 2018 preseason and regular season schedule.2018 Atlanta Falcons Schedule Preseason Week Date Opponent Time* Result Score Notes Tickets 1 TBD at Jets TBD 2 TBD Chiefs TBD 3 TBD at Jaguars TBD 4 Aug. 30 Dolphins TBD Regular Season Week

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff Says Team Still Focused on Getting Deal Done with QB Matt Ryan
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It’s sounding more and more like the Falcons are going to get a deal done sooner rather than later with quarterback Matt Ryan. Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff tells told 680TheFan in Atlanta that getting Ryan a new deal is still the main offsea

Matt Ryan: Contract talks moving in the right direction
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Matt Ryan doesn't sound like he's worried about getting a contract extension. "Everything is good and I think the discussions have been really positive," the Falcons quarterback said Monday.

Locked on Falcons Podcast: 2018 Draft Overview With Matt Waldman
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Aaron is joined by Matt Waldman (Rookie Scouting Portfolio) to discuss the overall quality of the 2018 NFL Draft class.Aaron is joined by Matt Waldman (Rookie Scouting Portfolio) to discuss the overall quality of the 2018 NFL Draft class. They discus

Falcons Gab 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: USC QB Sam Darnold
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The hype for USC quarterback Sam Darnold has b3en growing by leaps and bounds the last few weeks, to the point where many feel he’s going to be the first overall pick in the NFL Draft in April. At 6-4, 220 pounds, he’s got the loo

Dimitroff: Falcons, Matt Ryan 'close' on new contract
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A Matt Ryan contract extension has never been a matter of if but when. Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff said on Tuesday he believes the team is "close" to a deal with its franchise quarterback.

Locked on Falcons Podcast: Breaking Down DaRon Payne With Jonah Tuls
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Aaron is joined by NDT Scoutings Jonah Tuls to break down Alabama DT Da'Ron Payne in depth.Aaron is joined by NDT Scoutings Jonah Tuls to break down Alabama DT Da’Ron Payne in depth. Jonah shares his views on the highs and lows of Paynes pr

Falcons Gab 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ohio State CB Denzel Ward
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Cornerbacks are always in high demand come draft night, and this year the 2018 draft will be no exception. One player that likely won’t last long is that of Ohio State Buckeyes CB Denzel Ward, a player who is quickly climbing the charts. Wa

Roundup: Raiders agree to terms with Reggie Nelson
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Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders are bringing back safety Reggie Nelson on a one-year deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday. Check out other free agency notes we're tracking.

Locked on Falcons Podcast: Trade-Up Scenarios in Round 1
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Aaron discusses the possible trade-up scenarios for the #Falcons in the 1st round of this years draft.Aaron discusses the possible trade-up scenarios for the #Falcons in the 1st round of this years draft. First, he breaks down some of the alternative

Falcons Gab 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Louisville QB Lamar Jackson
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He could be this season’s Kordell Stewart, a player who can play both quarterback, and at a moment’s notice shift to being a wide receiver. He’s Lamar Jackson, who just wrapped up a solid college career that saw him thro

Falcons GM: No timetable for Matt Ryan's extension
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Thomas Dimitroff deftly toed the discussion on Matt Ryan's next contract, sounding like he's praying the team can convince the QB to give them a hometown discount.

Locked on Falcons Podcast: Taven Bryan & Nathan Shepherd With Trevor Sikkema
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Aaron is joined by Locked on NFL Draft & Pewter Report's Trevor Sikkema to take a deeper look at DTs Taven Bryan and Nathan Shepherd's fits with the Falcons.Aaron is joined by Locked on NFL Draft & Pewter Report’s Trevor Si

Falcons Exercise Fifth-Year Option on DE Vic Beasley
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The Falcons have exercised their fifth-year option for 2019 on defensive end Vic Beasley according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The decision was a no-brainer as Beasley is one of the brightest and most-talented defensi

Falcons' Quinn: Blame isn't on Steve Sarkisian alone
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Atlanta's season ended in disappointing fashion with a fourth-down play that came up short. Steve Sarkisian received blame for the outcome, but Falcons head coach Dan Quinn defended him again Thursday.

Locked on Falcons Podcast: Draft Scenarios With Raekwon Gilbert
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Aaron is joined by Blogging Dirtys Raekwon Gilbert to discuss the Falcons upcoming draft plans.Aaron is joined by Blogging Dirtys Raekwon Gilbert to discuss the #Falcons upcoming draft plans. They discuss whether the Falcons and other NFL teams might

Falcons Gab 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Notre Dame G Quenton Nelson
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While there’s plenty of stars in the 2018 NFL Draft in April, there’s also going to be one big-name player taking up space on the offensive line, and that’s Notre Dame guard Quenton Nelson, who some say could be the seco

Steve Sarkisian will return as Atlanta Falcons OC
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Dan Quinn won't be making a change at offensive coordinator in 2018. The Atlanta Falcons are retaining Steve Sarkisian for next season, Quinn announced Thursday.

Locked on Falcons Podcast: Mock Draft Breakdown
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Aaron breaks down his most recent Falcons mock draft over at LockedonFalcons.com.Aaron breaks down his most recent #Falcons mock draft over at LockedonFalcons.com. He discusses why he thinks the team will target Taven Bryan in the first round and whe

Falcons Gab 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: UCLA QB Josh Rosen
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Some say that UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen is going to be the top pick in the draft since (per usual) the Browns have the top pick and (per usual) need a quarterback. But then again they may let him slip, or go with another QB meaning that Rosen, who

Steve Sarkisian expected to return to Falcons in 2018
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Dan Quinn won't be making a change at offensive coordinator in 2018. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported the Atlanta Falcons are expected to retain Steve Sarkisian for the 2018 season.

Locked on Falcons Podcast: Pre-Draft Q&A With Vic Beasley Talk
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Aaron is back to answer more listener questions in another offseason Q&A episode.Aaron is back to answer more listener questions in another offseason Q&A episode. He answers questions about possible cornerback targets for the #Falco

Report: Falcons to Add Bernie Parmalee as New RB Coach
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The Falcons have a new running backs coach, as Sporting News reports the team is bringing in Bernie Parmalee as the teams’ new RB coach. Parmalee, 50, spent the past three seasons as the Raiders’ running backs coach. He played the

Falcons vs. Eagles: NFC Divisional Round preview
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Chris Wesseling takes a look at the Atlanta Falcons-Philadelphia Eagles Divisional Round playoff game this weekend, providing analysis and a prediction on the matchup.

Locked on Falcons Podcast: Kemal Ishmael & NFC Offseason Power Rankings
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Aaron breaks down the Falcons re-signing of LB Kemal Ishmael as well as comparing their offseason with that of the other top NFC teams.Aaron breaks down the #Falcons re-signing of LB Kemal Ishmael as well as comparing their offseason with that of the

Falcons Gab 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: N.C.State DE Bradley Chubb
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N.C. State defensive end Bradley Chubb is an impact player who many teams will have their eyes on when the NFL Draft takes center stage this offseason. Touted as the best defensive player in the draft by many, he’s a talent that could make

Eagles vs. Falcons: NFC Divisional Round preview
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Chris Wesseling takes a look at the Atlanta Falcons-Philadelphia Eagles Divisional Round playoff game this weekend, providing analysis and a prediction on the matchup.

Atlanta Falcons 2018 Draft Interest Tracker
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Keeping track of all 2018 NFL Draft prospects that the Atlanta Falcons reportedly have shown interest in this offseason. Private Workout These were meetings reportedly...Keeping track of all 2018 NFL Draft prospects that the Atlanta Falcons reportedl

Falcons Gab 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Penn State RB Saquon Barkley
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Saquon Barkley is a dynamic player who some have going as early as #1 to the Browns in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft. Today we give you a look at what this big-time player has to offer wherever he ends up in the draft. NFL.com Scouting Report by Daniel

Injury roundup: Julio Jones (ankle) returns to practice
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Atlanta Falcons wideout Julio Jones returned to practice after sitting out Tuesday's and Wednesday's workouts with an ankle injury. See what other injuries we're tracking Thursday.

Locked on Falcons Podcast: Assessing Draft Needs
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Aaron takes a look at the Falcons draft needs by looking at a dozen roster spots that the team needs to fill before the start of the 2018 season.Aaron takes a look at the #Falcons draft needs by looking at a dozen roster spots that the team needs to

Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Feels Team is Close to Winning a Super Bowl
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Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes his team has the makeup of a Super Bowl winner, with some tweaks here and there leading into the 2018 season, Vaughn McClure of ESPN reports. “You know, I think we’re close,” Blank sai

Divisional Round schedule: Jaguars-Steelers rematch
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The 2018 Divisional Round schedule was confirmed Sunday following two nail-biting wild-card clashes. Two of the four games are rematches from earlier this season.

Locked on Falcons Podcast: Early Pre-Draft Q&A
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Aaron is back to answer listener questions dealing with the Falcons and the draft.Aaron is back to answer listener questions dealing with the #Falcons and the draft. He discusses the possibility of the team drafting a defensive end and wide receiver

Falcons Defensive End Takkarist McKinley Has Clean Up Surgery
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Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley had surgery that was described as a clean up by a person familiar with the procedure, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. McKinley took to Twitter to ask for prayers. McKinley app

Falcons 'right where we want to be' after beating Rams
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The Falcons were the last team to clinch a playoff berth in the NFC. They could also end up being the conference's last team standing. Michael Silver chronicles their Wild Card upset over the Rams.

First Round Mock Draft With Trades March 29, 2018
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A projection of the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft that includes potential trades.It’s time for another opportunity for me to project which prospects will hear their names called on the opening night of the 2018 NFL Draft. And this time

Greg Knapp to Be Named New Falcons QB Coach
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Former Falcons offensive coordinator Greg Knapp is set to be named the teams quarterbacks coach, a person familiar with the search told D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Knapp, 54, a longtime NFL assistant, was the Falcons off

Falcons top Panthers, clinch playoff berth
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The Atlanta Falcons are heading for a potential shot at redemption. Atlanta clinched a playoff berth on Sunday with its 22-10 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Locked on Falcons Podcast: Pivoting Towards the Draft With Dave Choate
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Aaron is joined by The Falcoholic head honcho, Dave Choate, to put a button on free agency and look ahead towards the Falcons draft plans.Aaron is joined by The Falcoholic head honcho, Dave Choate, to put a button on free agency and look ahead toward

Falcons Kicker Matt Bryant Says Hes Coming Back to Kick in 2018
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After the Falcons loss to the Eagles in Saturday’s NFC Divisional Playoff game, there was of course the question about what roster changes will be coming. One player who today sounds like he will be back is that of kicker Matt Bryant, who s

Saints clinch NFC South title despite loss to Bucs
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The New Orleans Saints (11-5) clinched the NFC South on Sunday, thanks to the Atlanta Falcons' (10-6) 22-10 win over the Carolina Panthers (11-5).

Locked on Falcons Podcast: Justin Bethel & NFC Playoff Supremacy With Vienna Falcons
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Aaron is joined by Marko from Vienna to discuss the Falcons signing of CB Justin Bethel as well as a potential changing of the guard in the NFC playoff picture heading into 2018.Aaron is joined by Marko from Vienna to discuss the #Falcons signing of

Falcons Suffer Bitter Playoff Loss to Eagles 15-10 to End Chance to Repeat as NFC Champions
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It was not meant to be for the Atlanta Falcons Saturday in Philadelphia, as a fourth-down pass play to Julio Jones with 58 seconds fell short, and the Falcons lost a heartbreaker, 15-10 stopping them from a trip to the NFC championship game for a sec

Julio Jones 'ready to roll' against Panthers Sunday
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Julio Jones was targeted 12 times in a Week 10 loss to the Panthers, catching six for 118 yards. But it was a crucial drop that has the Falcons wide receiver looking for redemption.