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Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) misses a catch against Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons doomed by another poor start

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn shouts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Falcons try to address penalties with full crew of officials

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (85) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) and strong safety Keanu Neal (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Falcons lose Keanu Neal for season with torn Achilles tendon

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Falcons looking for ways to fix penalties, slow starts

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a touchdown reception against Indianapolis Colts' Quincy Wilson (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mistake-prone Falcons looking for quick fix after 27-24 loss

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) pressures Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons won 24-21. Neal is one of several key defensive players back from injury for the Falcons after a disappointing season in 2018. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Falcons, Vikings in similar spots, needing defense to lead

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

NFL 2019: Quinn facing heat to take Falcons back to playoffs

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub (8) talks with quarterback Matt Ryan, right, during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Freeman could join Ryan as Falcons’ starters against Jets

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

Ridley still sidelined with sore hamstring

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In this photo taken Monday, July, 22, 2019, Atlanta Falcons defensive back J.J. Wilcox (29) is helped off the field by teammates Damontae Kazee (27) and strong safety Keanu Neal (22) after being injured during their NFL training camp football practice Monday, July 22, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons’ defense already hit with more injuries in camp

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin, center, stands on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in College Park, Md. The Atlanta Falcons have brought in former Maryland coach DJ Durkin to serve as a guest coach during training camp, drawing immediate scrutiny over the wisdom of taking on someone who was fired from his previous job after a player's death. This is the first coaching stint for Durkin since he was dismissed by the Terrapins last October. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Falcons open camp with questions about hiring of DJ Durkin

By Paul Newberry - 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

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman walks off the field after NFL football practice Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Falcons’ Freeman feeling strong, says football is fun again

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

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

By GEORGE HENRY - 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 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

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

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