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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is stopped by Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Chiefs’ Mahomes leads reigning champs into Atlanta to face Cousins and rejuvenated Falcons

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Cousins suddenly looks like a $180 million quarterback after shocking Eagles

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon walks onto the field during a joint NFL football practice with the Philadelphia Eagles, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Falcons acquire 4-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from Patriots

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon walks onto the field during a joint NFL football practice with the Philadelphia Eagles, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Falcons acquire four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Judon from Patriots

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins cornerback Siran Neal defends Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore (14) during a joint NFL football practice at the team's practice facility, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Atlanta Falcons receiver Rondale Moore taken off field with leg injury

Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons first round draft pick quarterback Michael Penix Jr., takes a quick break during an NFL rookie minicamp football practice Friday, May 10, 2024, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. says he is ‘super blessed’ to learn behind starter Kirk Cousins

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons first round draft choice quarterback Michael Penix Jr., speaks during a news conference Friday, April 26, 2024, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pick

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The NFL's investigation of the Atlanta Falcons' possible violation of tampering policies before signing quarterback Kirk Cousins won't conclude before this week's NFL draft. For Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, that means the team won't lose any draft pick this year as he looks to build around Cousins. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Falcons’ draft won’t be impacted by NFL’s investigation of possible tampering violation with Cousins

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday Oct 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Indianapolis Colts acquired quarterback Matt Ryan in a trade Monday, March 21, 2022, with the Atlanta Falcons, The Associated Press has learned. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)

Former NFL MVP Matt Ryan officially announces his retirement

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson addresses the media, at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Falcons interview offensive coordinators Ben Johnson of Lions and Bobby Slowik of Texans

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick faces reporters during a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass., held to announce that he has agreed to part ways with the team. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Falcons complete second interview with former Patriots coach Bill Belichick

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick faces reporters during a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass., held to announce that he has agreed to part ways with the team. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching job

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Michigan running back Blake Corum and coach Jim Harbaugh ride a firetruck during a parade celebrating Michigan's college football title, in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. (Jacob Hamilton/Ann Arbor News via AP)

Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh interviews with Falcons, a day after talking with Chargers

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks with owner Arthur Blank after an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 29-10. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons’ successful switch to QB Taylor Heinicke may not help in decision on coach Smith

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) breaks up a pass against New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Falcons CB A.J. Terrell cleared from concussion protocol, set to play vs Bucs

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs out of the pocket against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Falcons’ Smith could use Ridder’s ‘reset’ as a key factor in picking a starting quarterback

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall, center, lies on the field injured after being tackled short of the goal line during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Vikings rookie Jaren Hall out with concussion; newly acquired Joshua Dobbs in at QB

By Bill Trocchi - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall answers questions during a press conference after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Vikings won 24-10. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Vikings, Falcons share 4-4 records and uncertain quarterback plans for the remainder of the season

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws under pressure from Tennessee Titans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Falcons bench Ridder, announce Heinicke as starter against Vikings

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo, of South Korea, right, celebrates kicking the game-winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Falcons find themselves in a most unusual position — first place in the NFC South

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press