Former Falcons linebacker Buddy Curry and current kicker Matt Bryant spoke to the Health and Human Services committee of the Georgia legislature in support of the “Georgia Return to Play Act of 2012” on Wednesday at the State Capitol. ...

San Diego Chargers offensive lineman Marcus McNeill (73) is loaded onto a cart after being injured in the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy) Should the Falcons pursue left tackle Marcus McNeill if he is waived by the San Diego Chargers? Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported the McNeill, who played at C ...

Just because the Falcons don’t have a first-round pick this year, they should be no shortage of quality players for the Falcons to consider when they make their first selection of the 2012 NFL Draft in the second round come April. History at Atlanta’s No. 55 slot says a player, even potential star, can be there for the taking when the Falcons go on the clock.  The Falcons find themselves heading ...

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) speaks with his son Tre Bryant, 5, before the first half. AP Former Falcons linebacker Buddy Curry and kicker Matt Bryant are set to speak at the Georgia Concussion Coalition hearing in support of House Bill 673 at 3 p.m. today at the State Capitol. Also, offensive lineman Andrew Jackson and wide receiver Kevin Cone will be on hand to support the bill which is related ...

INDIANAPOLIS - For the second consecutive year, the Falcons will be represented at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony. ...

The following letter, directed to NFL fans, was sent by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Tuesday afternoon: NFL Fans, Now that another remarkable NFL season has concluded, let me express my gratitude on behalf of all 32 NFL teams for your incredible support. Record numbers of you watched at home, made your way to the stadium, and connected with the NFL in numerous other ways during the 2011 season. Your love ...

Each week, AtlantaFalcons.com’s Daniel Cox will highlight a player featured in the Mock Monitor, a collection of forecasted NFL Draft selections for the Falcons from numerous mock draft websites, helping Falcons fans get to know potential future Falcons on the road to the 2012 NFL draft in April.  One of the names that has popped on the AtlantaFalcons.com Mock Monitor is that of Georgia tight end Orso ...

When you look at Tony Gonzalez today, you probably don’t think anyone in their right mind ever would have bullied or picked on him growing up. But, as a USA Network Documentary will show this week, Gonzalez was hardly invisible to those looking for a victim. Gonzalez, along with Pittsburgh wide receiver Hines Ward, former Colts head coach Tony Dungy and New Orleans tight end Jimmy Graham, all share th ...

Each week during the leadup to the 2012 NFL Draft, AtlantaFalcons.com will scour and survey the Internet for mock drafts and their selections for the Falcons. The first time Atlanta will pick in April’s Draft comes in the second round, No. 55 overall, as the Falcons don’t hold a first-round selection this year. This week, we see a shift in the mocks as cornerbacks and RB David Wilson are becomin ...

NEW YORK - For the third consecutive year, the Super Bowl set a record as the most-watched television show in U.S. ...

Positions of Need Will #44 Be Here in '12? (AJC) This is just a smaller new post thread to transition to a much more in-depth and longer post to come soon. Until the new post comes, we wanted to hear from The Bird Cage Faithful on the Atlanta Falcons biggest areas of need by position. The Cage’s Take Offensive Line Some will say defensive ends or cornerbacks or maybe even running backs, but the Falcons ...

It’s this time of year when the question usually arises: What do I get for the special Falcons fan in my life for Valentine’s Day? Luckily, Freddie Falcon has the answer. Freddie-Grams are back this year and registration is now open to send your Valentine a unique gift they’ll never forget. Every Freddie-Gram includes a dozen roses, a box of chocolates a Freddie Falcon doll and an Atlanta ...

INDIANAPOLIS – Just moments after winning Super Bowl XLVI, former Falcons linebacker Michael reflected on his stay in Atlanta  after being selected out of Southern Mississippi in the 2005 NFL draft. New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin addressing the media after winning Super Bowl XLVI. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/Dledbetter@ajc.com)  Boley “I thank Mr. [Arthur] Blank for giving me my first opportunity,” Boley said ...

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton (50), who could become a free agent, forces Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne (7) to throw an incomplete pass during first quarter NFL preseason football action in Miami, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) INDIANAPOLIS — Now that Super Bowl XLVI is over, the offseason can officially begin. This promises to be a bizarre and highly active free age ...

Channing Crowder on Radio Row for Super Bowl XLVI. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/Dledbetter@ajc.com) INDIANAPOLIS – The Falcons have been in touch with former Miami linebacker Channing Crowder, who plans to make a comeback after sitting out last season. Crowder, the former North Springs High and Florida standout who prematurely retired at age 28, is ready to make a comeback. The Atlanta Falcons, who hired Crowder’s ...