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FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 file photo, Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) celebrates picking off Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Trufant went down a year ago with a season-ending shoulder injury, sitting out Atlanta's run to the title game for only the second time in franchise history. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Trufant eager to return to Super Bowl as more than spectator

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILe - At left, in a May 12, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Duke Riley, left, and Quincy Mauger run a drill during the team's NFL football rookie minicamp in Flowery Branch, Ga. Speed and youth are the new constants at linebacker for the Falcons, a theme strengthened by rookie Duke Riley and the move of Kemal Ishmael from safety to linebacker. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Riley, Falcons getting younger, faster at linebacker

By MATT WINKELJOHN - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn works with his players during NFL football training camp Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Quinn stays upbeat to guide Falcons past Super Bowl collapse

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman and running back Devonta Freeman walk to the field for NFL football training camp on Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcon’s Freeman keeps spirits up as he awaits new contract

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, left, and head coach Dan Quinn speak during a news conference at the start of NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Charles Odum)

Have a seat, coach: Quinn set for training camp with Falcons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) works on his pass rushing skills during NFL football minicamp, Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Jarrett, who is the son of former Falcons' linebacker Jessie Tuggle, had three sacks in the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons’ Jarrett wants to build off 3 sacks in Super Bowl

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Wes Schweitzer (71) works against Sean Haelow (64) during an NFL minicamp football practice Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Schweitzer is expected to compete for the starting right guard position with Ben Garland (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Garland, Schweitzer taking shared path to Falcons’ RG battle

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackles Dontari Poe (92) and Grady Jarrett walk off the field after NFL football practice Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons’ Poe passes weigh-in, says he’s ‘where I need to be’

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick hugs owner Arthur Blank with wide receiver Roddy White looking on as the Atlanta Falcons honor Vick and White as they officially retire from the NFL on Monday, June 12, 2017, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Blank, Falcons hold retirement celebration for Vick, White

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Falcons to honor former stars Michael Vick, Roddy White

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Alabama sportswriters name Julio Jones pro athlete of year

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High hopes for new high-tech Atlanta stadium despite delays

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Associated Press

In this Friday, May 12, 2017 photo, Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Garrett Scantling stretches during NFL football rookie camp in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Decathlete Garrett Scantling trying to make it in the NFL

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

UCLA's Takkarist McKinley carries a photograph of his grandmother onstage after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons during the first round of the 2017 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Falcons keep focus on defense, take LSU LB Riley in 3rd

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

UCLA's Takkarist McKinley carries a photograph of his grandmother onstage after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons during the first round of the 2017 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Falcons make 1st round move, get UCLA defensive end McKinley

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime at the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game, in Houston. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) **FILE**

Best matchups of coming NFL season

By Peter Santo - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan walks back to the locker room after the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game loss to the New England Patriots in overtime, in Houston. Time for the Falcons to move on. The team begins offseasoon workouts with an eye toward getting over a stunning Super Bowl loss. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Falcons look to move on after epic Super Bowl collapse

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Packers open workouts with some new changes in mind

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NFC champ Falcons sign Dontari Poe to bolster defensive line

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Falcons hire 7 assistants, including Flood, Weis Jr.

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