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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

Green Bay Packers head coach Joe Philbin talks to Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 34-20. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Falcons’ Quinn ‘evaluating everything’ after another loss

By CHARLES ODUM - 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

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

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) fumbles during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. A three-game losing streak has exposed recurring weaknesses on the Faclson's roster, and coach Dan Quinn's biggest concern is kick-starting a highly paid but lackluster offense. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Falcons have plenty of trouble spots during 3-game skid

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) tries to sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Falcons consider OL changes to find protection for QB Ryan

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) watches his field goal against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, in Atlanta. The Falcons had to rely on Bryant's four field goals before scoring their only touchdown late in Sunday's loss to Dallas.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

Falcons looking for more than field goals against Saints

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) fakes a handoff to running back Ito Smith (25) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, in Landover, Md. Ryan is playing like he did as an MVP in 2016, throwing 10 touchdown passes and just three interceptions. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)

Falcons flying high again after rough start, face Browns

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE- In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Oakland Raiders defensive end Bruce Irvin, center, reacts after sacking Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during the first half of an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. The Atlanta Falcons have signed Irvin to a one-year deal announced Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, reuniting the veteran with coach Dan Quinn. Irvin, cut by the Oakland Raiders on Saturday, became a free agent after clearing waivers on Tuesday with $3.8 million remaining on his contract. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Falcons bolster pass rush by adding veteran Bruce Irvin

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) dives past Washington Redskins free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (20) and into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Resurgent Falcons back in playoff race with 3 straight wins

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn reacts after his defense held the New York Giants on a fourth and one attempt to take over on downs during the third quarter of an NFL football game, in Atlanta. There is renewed optimism for Atlanta’s defense and new hope for the Falcons’ season that seemed lost following a 1-4 start. The overall defensive statistics are still ugly, but two straight wins and improved play from fill-in starters combined to leave Falcons coach Dan Quinn upbeat during the team’s bye week. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) **FILE**

Falcons confident facing Redskins with banged-up team

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 14, 2017 file photo, Atlanta Falcons guard Ben Garland (63) runs drills during an NFL minicamp football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn isn’t expecting moves before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. The Falcons (3-4) return from their bye week looking to continue momentum from two straight wins as they prepare to play at Washington on Sunday, Nov. 4. Garland will move into the starting lineup at right guard to replace Brandon Fusco, who was placed on injured reserve last week. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Quinn not expecting trade-deadline activity from Falcons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett reacts after sacking New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning during the first quarter of an NFL football game, in Atlanta. There is renewed optimism for Atlanta’s defense and new hope for the Falcons’ season that seemed lost following a 1-4 start. The overall defensive statistics are still ugly, but two straight wins and improved play from fill-in starters combined to leave Falcons coach Dan Quinn upbeat during the team’s bye week. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons’ D showing signs of recovery in 2 straight wins

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) boots a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the final minutes of the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Bryant left the field after the kick with an apparent injury. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons K Bryant (hamstring) likely to miss next game

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, left, talks with defensive end Brooks Reed during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Quinn, Falcons search for ways to end 3-game skid

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks with an official during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Quinn: Falcons have right mindset to recover from 1-3 start

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen leaves the game with an injury during the second half against the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept 23, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons dealing with another injury to their defense

By MATT WINKELJOHN - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs against Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons dispute report that RB Freeman out for 2-3 weeks

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) stretches before an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Freeman has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against Carolina because of a knee injury, coach Dan Quinn said Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Falcons RB Freeman (knee) out for Sunday’s game vs Carolina

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Keanu Neal (22) is helped off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in Philadelphia. Falcons safety Keanu Neal will miss the remainder of the season after hurting his left knee in Thursday night's 18-12 opening loss at Philadelphia. The loss of Neal, a leader on the defense who was selected to his first Pro Bowl in 2017, is a major blow to the Atlanta defense.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Falcons safety Keanu Neal suffers season-ending knee injury

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press