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File-This July 27, 2017, file photo shows Atlanta Falcons fans watching during NFL football training camp in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons have cleared out of their practice facility and given the keys to the Los Angeles Rams for the week. The Falcons are determined to be good hosts to the Rams, who are using the facility as their practice site for Sunday’s Super Bowl 53. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons turn over practice site to Rams for Super Bowl week

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Column: Atlanta braces for nightmarish Super Bowl matchup

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Ben Garland walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Atlanta. Ben Garland and former Detroit Lions quarterback Eric Hipple are the finalists for the NFL's Salute To Service Award. The recipient of the award, presented by USAA, will be revealed on Feb. 2 during the NFL Honors show when The Associated Press announces its annual league awards, including MVP. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

Falcons G Garland, former Lions QB Hipple award finalists

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley (98) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Atlanta. Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley is with a family member in Oakland after undergoing a mental evaluation prompted by a friend’s call to Los Angeles police. Falcons spokesman Brian Cearns told The Associated Press McKinley “is in a good spot” and has been in “constant communication” with the team, including coach Dan Quinn. Cearns said McKinley is with an uncle in Oakland.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons: McKinley with family following mental evaluation

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Atlanta Falcons DE McKinley undergoes mental evaluation

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FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2018, file photo, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn after an NFL football game, in Atlanta. Falcons coach Quinn says the team's outside zone scheme won't change with newly hired offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Quinn wants new Falcons’ assistants to revamp running game

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Washington Redskins special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica as the Washington Redskins play the Jacksonville Jaguars at FedExField, Landover, Md., Monday, September 9, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times) **FILE**

Ben Kotwica, Redskins’ special teams coordinator, leaves for Falcons

By Matthew Paras and Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. The Atlanta Falcons are bringing back two familiar names by hiring Dirk Koetter as offensive coordinator and Mike Mularkey to coach tight ends. Koetter and Mularkey are joining coach Dan Quinn’s staff following stints as NFL head coaches. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Falcons bring back Koetter, Mularkey as offensive assistants

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 file photo,Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, left, talks with defensive end Brooks Reed during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Coach Dan Quinn says he feels no more pressure than he did when taking charge of the Atlanta Falcons four years ago. This time, though, he has one season to get it right. He fired all three coordinators after a 7-9 season and will take charge of the defense as the team undergoes a significant overhaul. Quinn knows the Falcons have to get back in the playoffs in 2019.(AP Photo/Don Wright)

Quinn says he welcomes what lies ahead for Falcons

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Newspaper: Atlanta Falcons owner, 3rd wife getting divorce

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FILE - In this June 13, 2018 file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and offensive coordinator Steve Sarkasian talk during an NFL minicamp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Falcons have fired Sarkasian, defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel and special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong. The firings came one day after the end of the team’s first losing season since 2014. Falcons owner Arthur Blank recently had said he still has confidence in coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff, but changes came as expected after a 7-9 finish. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Falcons fire 3 top assistant coaches following 7-9 finish

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

File-This Dec. 16, 2018, file photo shows Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, right, catching a touchdown pass past Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson during the first half of a NFL football game in Atlanta. Every year Julio Jones puts up big numbers while the Atlanta Falcons fall short of a championship. And every year he puts a positive spin on what went wrong and what looks promising heading into next season. The two-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowl receiver has towed the company line since he arrived from Alabama as the NFL’s sixth overall draft pick in 2011. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Jones disappointed to miss playoffs, likes Falcons’ future

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, right, argues a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Quinn wants Falcons focused on details entering finale

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Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith dives forward for yardage with Arizona Cardinals defensive end Markus Golden making the tackle during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Rookie RB Ito Smith joining Falcons’ long list on IR

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Cards, Falcons hope to make most of matchup of losing teams

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers' Clay Matthews sacks Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Mistakes, penalties plague Falcons, ensuring losing record

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Packers beat sliding Falcons 34-20, 1st win under Philbin

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2017, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers hugs Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan before the NFL football NFC championship game, in Atlanta. The fortunes of the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers have changed less than two years after they met in the NFC title game. They’re each trying to avoid losing records when the teams meet on Sunday at Lambeau Field. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

December dud: Falcons and Packers try to avoid losing years

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn watches play against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Quinn scrambling to find fixes to stop Falcons’ 4-game skid

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Falcons’ free-fall continues as offense shut down in loss

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press