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APRIL 28 ABRAHAM ANNOUNCEMENT
The Atlanta Falcons will likely welcome the latest member of their team in Round 2 of tonight's NFL Draft with the No. 44 pick.
And whoever he is will be welcomed to the franchise by legendary defensive end John Abraham.
Abraham, who played seven seasons with the Falcons from 2006-12, will be announcing the team's second-round pick this evening should the team remain in the round.
APRIL 27 LAMAR JACKSON SIGNS EXTENSION
Another quarterback conundrum has been solved ahead of the NFL Draft.
According to NFL Network, the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson have agreed to a contract extension.
Despite a lot of wedges between the Ravens and Jackson, it appears the two sides have figured out their differences in order to continue their partnership for many years to come.
APRIL 26 MOORE ARRESTED
Atlanta Falcons ex William Moore was arrested this week for an incident in Gwinnett County.
Moore is facing charges including aggravated assault, child cruelty, criminal damage to property, and possession of a firearm or knife during commission of a crime. Reportedly, Moore was involved in making threatening statements to children playing in a local park.
Moore was chosen by the Falcons in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft played for Atlanta until 2016.
APR 24 PACKERS TRADE AARON RODGERS TO JETS
The saga is officially over.
After months, if not years, of trade talks, the Green Bay Packers have traded quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets, per ESPN.
Rodgers is the centerpiece of a compensation-filled package in which the two sides flip first-round picks, giving the Packers pick No. 13 overall while the Jets slide back to No. 15.
Green Bay also receives picks Nos. 42 and 207 and a conditional 2024 second-round pick that becomes a first-round pick if Rodgers 65 percent of the Jets' offensive snaps. New York will receive pick No. 170 in addition to Rodgers.
APR 21 NFL SUSPENDS 5 PLAYERS FOR GAMBLING
Just over one year after former Atlanta Falcons, now Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley was suspended for the entirety of the 2022 season due to gambling, the NFL has delivered similar fate to five more players.
The league announced Friday that four Detroit Lions - receivers Jameson Williams, Quintez Cephus and Stanley Berryhill and safety T.J. Moore - and Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney have been suspended for violating the gambling policy.
Williams, a 2022 first-round pick, and Berryhill, who spent all of last offseason with the Falcons before being cut at the end of training camp, were both suspended six games, while Cephus, Moore and Toney were given one-year suspensions.
The Lions have since released Cephus and Moore.
APR 17 FALCONS POACH FORMER RIVAL
The Atlanta Falcons are adding depth to their offensive line.
According to his agency, the Falcons have signed former New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Ethan Greenridge.
Greenridge, 25, has been with the Saints since 2019 but has only played 15 games in his career, all during the 2020 season. He has been on injured reserve the past two seasons, but he is hoping to be healthy and competing for a backup offensive lineman spot for the Falcons in training camp.
APR 14 BYRD BACK TO CAROLINA
After one season as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Damiere Byrd will return to the Carolina Panthers according to reports.
Byrd returns to the Panthers where he spent the first four years of his career from 2015-18.
Since he last played in Carolina, Byrd has played with the Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, New England Patriots and Falcons.
As a member of the Falcons, Byrd totaled 268 yards and two touchdowns on 13 receptions while playing in 14 games.
APR 11 BUCCANEERS LB DEVIN WHITE WANTS OUT
There could be more player movement in the NFC South in the coming months.
According to ESPN, Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White has requested a trade.
The Bucs are hoping to exercise the fifth-year option on White's contract, but the Super Bowl champion linebacker is looking for a new home.
APR 9 ODELL SIGNS WITH RAVENS
Odell Beckham Jr. has a new home.
Beckham Jr. announced on Instagram that he has signed with the Baltimore Ravens.
OBJ did not play this past season, recovering from a torn ACL he suffered when his Los Angeles Rams won Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Now, he'll face the Bengals twice next season. It's possible that Beckham Jr. joining the Ravens could convince Lamar Jackson to remain with the team.
APR 7 KEANU NEAL TO PITTSBURGH
The Pittsburgh Steelers officially announced the signing of ex-Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal. Neal signed a two-year contract which will see him leave the NFC South and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in favor of the Steelers.
Neal will now be reunited with fellow ex-Falcon Damonate Kazee, being a part of the secondary under then-head coach Dan Quinn. In five seasons with the Falcons, Neal recorded 338 tackles, 15 for a loss, two interceptions, and forced eight fumbles, playing in 49 games over five seasons in Atlanta.
APR 6 COREY PETERS RETIRES
A former member of the Atlanta Falcons is hanging up his cleats.
Corey Peters, who played for the Falcons from 2010-14, announced his retirement on Instagram Thursday.
Peters also played for the Arizona Cardinals from 2015-21 and the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022.
MAR 27 JACKSON REQUESTS TRADE
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson may have played his last snap with the team.
Jackson announced on Twitter that he is looking to be traded and requested a deal on Mar. 2.
The Atlanta Falcons have been rumored as a potential landing spot for Jackson, but after the team has committed to Desmond Ridder as the starter with Taylor Heinicke as the backup, it appears unlikely that a trade will be made with the team.
MAR 24 FALCONS STARTING OFFSEASON PROGRAM SOON
Mark your calendars!
The NFL announced today that the Atlanta Falcons will begin OTA's on April 17, less than a month away.
Majority of teams start on the same day as the Falcons, while a handful of teams will begin the week before.
MAR 22 FALCONS RE-SIGN GERMAIN IFEDI
The Atlanta Falcons are bringing a member of their offensive line back into the fold.
According to NFL Network, the Falcons are re-signing Germain Ifedi to a one-year deal.
Ifedi, who turns 29 in June, appeared in all 17 games for the Falcons last season, primarily as a special teams contributor.
MAR 21 COWBOYS SIGN CHUMA EDOGA
The Dallas Cowboys have added to their offensive line by signing Chuma Edoga, the ex-Atlanta Falcon who played in just two games this past season.
Edoga brings experience at both tackle and guard, having played in 24 games with the New York Jets over the span of three seasons. The 25-year-old replenishes depth upfront that was lost when the Buffalo Bills signed starting left guard Connor McGovern via free agency.
MAR 17 QB MOVE
Former Falcons’ QB Marcus Mariota is making the jump to a new team, reached an agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles on what ESPN reports is “a one-year, $5 million deal worth up to $8 million.”
Mariota will be the Eagles’ No. 2 QB this season behind Jalen Hurts. Mariota spent most of last year as the Atlanta starter before giving way to rookie Desmond Ridder.
Ridder should be the Atlanta starter in 2023 with Washington Ex Taylor Heinicke just signed this week as the other top QB.
MAR 15 RODGERS TO JETS
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced on the Pat McAfee Show that he intends to play for the New York Jets this season.
A trade should be coming sometime soon.
Rodgers and the Jets host the Atlanta Falcons in 2023 at MetLife Stadium.
MAR 12 BAKER TO BUCS?
The quarterback carousel in the NFC South is turning just before the start of free agency.
According to NFL Network, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are targeting Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield to potentially start for them next season.
Mayfield signing with the Bucs would mark his return to the NFC South after he started the 2022 season as the Carolina Panthers' starting quarterback.
MAR 11 BUD GRANT PASSES AWAY AT 95
The NFL community is mourning a big loss Saturday.
Bud Grant, the Hall of Fame coach who led the Minnesota Vikings to four Super Bowl appearances, has died at the age of 95, the Vikings announced.
"We are absolutely devastated to announce legendary Minnesota Vikings head coach and Hall of Famer Bud Grant has passed away this morning at age 95. We, like all Vikings and NFL fans, are shocked and saddened by this terrible news."
MAR 10 PANTHERS MOVE TO NO. 1
A rival of the Atlanta Falcons is on the clock.
According to NFL Network, the Carolina Panthers have traded two first-round picks (including No. 9 this year), two second-round picks and wide receiver D.J. Moore to the Chicago Bears for the No. 1 overall pick.
Many anticipate that the Panthers will select one of the top quarterbacks with the pick.
MAR 7 RAVENS TAG LAMAR JACKSON
The Baltimore Ravens have placed the non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson, allowing him to negotiate with other teams.
Any team that signs Jackson will give the Ravens the opportunity to match the salary or acquire him in exchange for a pair of first-round picks.
The Atlanta Falcons, who hold the second-most cap space in the league, are a rumored destination for Jackson and could be the team that makes the deal.
MAR 6 DEREK CARR TO SIGN WITH SAINTS
The New Orleans Saints have their quarterback.
According to NFL Network, the Saints are nearing an agreement with former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.
Now, the Atlanta Falcons will face Carr twice a year in the extremely tight NFC South.
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