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Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (29) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Redskins-Falcons takeaways: Jordan Reed in concussion protocol, Derrius Guice looks strong

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan dumps off a pass to running back Ito Smith under pressure from New York Jets linebacker Tarell Basham during the first quarter of an NFL football preseason game Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal Constitution via AP)

Ryan, Darnold both sharp as Jets beat Falcons 22-10

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub (8) hands off to running back Ito Smith (25) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Rosen throws for 191 yards to help Miami beat Atlanta 34-27

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs after a catch during their NFL training camp football practice Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Julio Jones to skip Falcons’ preseason schedule again

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 11, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs during an NFL football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. When Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn calls running back Devonta Freeman a &quot;multiplier&quot; he is talking about Freeman making every other player on the offense better. That makes Freeman's health an obvious key after he was limited by injuries to two games in 2018. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons looking for answers at RB behind Devonta Freeman

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2012, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, and tight end Tony Gonzalez celebrate a 30-28 victory over the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Matt Ryan believes Tony Gonzalez already was a lock for the Hall of Fame before being traded from Kansas City to Atlanta in 2009. Still, it took the Falcons’ quarterback some time to finally believe Gonzalez when the tight end kept saying he was open despite being covered by two or three defenders. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal &amp; Constitution, Curtis Compton, File)

HOF Preview: Tony Gonzalez helped change tight end position

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) shares a laugh with safety Damontae Kazee (27) after NFL football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga., Wednesday, June 12, 2019. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Deion Jones says Falcons defense has ‘chip on our shoulders’

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) watches from the sideline during NFL football practice Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Julio Jones in coach mode for start of Falcons’ minicamp

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Quinn: Freeman, Neal, Allen should return by training camp

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head football coach Dan Quinn, right, arrives for a media session with NFL football first-round-draft picks Kaleb McGary, left, from Washington, and Chris Lindstrom, of Boston College, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Lindstrom and McGary are both offensive linemen. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

QB Ryan says thanks after Falcons bolster line in NFL draft

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Boston College offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom (75) plays against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. At right, in a March 1, 2019, file photo, Boston College offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Lindstrom is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Falcons select 2 offensive linemen on first day of NFL draft

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff, right, is hit by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman during the second half of an NFL football game in Los Angeles. The Falcons have signed Hageman, giving a second chance to the defensive tackle the team released in 2017 after he was charged with domestic violence. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Falcons give second chance to Hageman following 2017 release

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Jonah Williams sets up to block against Arkansas in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Fayetteville, Ark. Williams is a possible in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)

After tough season, Falcons facing greater urgency in draft

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 27, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones walks on the field during an NFL football training camp practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Falcons have started their offseason conditioning program without wide receiver Julio Jones for the second straight year. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Jones, Jarrett absent as Falcons launch offseason program

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, New York Jets receiver Andre Roberts (19) warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the discussions confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have agreed to sign return specialist and receiver Andre Roberts. The person spoke to the AP on Thursday, March 14, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because the contract has not yet been signed. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

The Latest: Jets agree to terms with CB Brian Poole

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, New York Giants offensive guard Jamon Brown looks before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. After Matt Ryan agreed to restructure his contract to clear cap space, the Atlanta Falcons spent that money on two new starting guards, Jamon Brown and James Carpenter, to help protect the quarterback. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Falcons address top need, sign guards Carpenter, Brown

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates after catching a 5-yard touchdown pass from Mohamed Sanu during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons have gained some much-needed salary cap room by restructuring Ryan’s contract. The Falcons confirmed that $8.75 million of Ryan’s 2019 base salary will be paid as a signing bonus. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)

Falcons add salary cap space by tweaking Ryan’s contract

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

In this Dec. 2, 2018, photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III (3) runs out of the pocket as Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Falcons place franchise tag on Jarrett, still want new deal

Associated Press

FILE- In this Jan. 14, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) warms up before the NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons are releasing kicker Matt Bryant, ending the 10-year run of the team’s all-time leading scorer, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Wednesday’s decision to not renew the team’s option on the 43-year-old Bryant comes despite another strong season in 2018, when he made 20 of 21 field goals and 33 of 35 extra points. His only missed field goal was from 53 yards at Green Bay. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons cut kicker Bryant, team’s all-time scoring leader

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2009, file photo, former Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowler Tommy Nobis is introduced along with other members of the 1966 inaugural team during halftime of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Atlanta. Nobis, a hard-hitting linebacker for Atlanta and the University of Texas who earned the nickname &quot;Mr. Falcon,&quot; had the most severe form of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. And now, as Atlanta prepares to host the Super Bowl, the descent of the NFL upon their hometown is a reminder for his family of the impact, both good and bad, that football has had on them. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

A somber Super Bowl reminder in ‘Mr. Falcon’ CTE diagnosis

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press