Atlanta Falcons

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FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 file photo, Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) works against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. This has not been the most watchable of NFL seasons, although the action and entertainment value has picked up in the second half of the schedule. What has emerged is the rise of four teams who are downright fun to watch: the Falcons, Titans, Redskins and Raiders. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

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FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan passes against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, in Seattle.One year ago, there were questions about Matt Ryan's arm strength, sharp decline in touchdown passes and increase in interceptions. Ryan has answered all those questions by taking his game back to its top form and leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 6-3 start entering Sunday's game at Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) goes in motion against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini) **FILE**

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FILE - In this June 15, 2016, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Cliff Matthews stretches during NFL football minicamp in Tampa, Fla. The Atlanta Falcons have released safety Dashon Goldson and signed defensive lineman Cliff Matthews on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. Matthews, who played for the Falcons from 2011-14, was released by Tampa Bay on Sept. 3. The Falcons needed more depth on their defensive line after placing defensive end Derrick Shelby on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon, ending his season, on Tuesday.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)