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Rich McKay, left, Atlanta Falcons CEO and Competition Committee Chairman, looks on as Jeff Miller, NFL Executive Vice President of Communications, addresses reporters about rules changes at the NFL owners meetings, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

NFL owners unanimously approve hip-drop tackle ban

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 file photo, Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye (4) attempts an onside kick with the Kansas City Chiefs recovered during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. NFL owners approved eliminating overtime in preseason games and expanded selection of jersey numbers for receivers, running backs and defensive backs. The owners did approve establishing a maximum number of players in the setup zone (between 10 and 25 yards from the kickoff) in hopes of enhancing onside kick opportunities. Defending teams will be limited to nine players in that zone, Wednesday, April 21, 2021.(AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File) **FILE**

NFL eliminates preseason OTs, defeats onside kick proposal

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

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Georgia voting law: The racist liars cry ‘racism’ yet again

By Charles Hurt - The Washington Times

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Falcons interview Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy, 49ers’ Robert Saleh

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis. Morris says it is good to know he will be interviewed for the permanent job after the season. He says he considers his job performance and his regular conversations with team president Rich McKay and team owner Arthur Blank to be interviews for the job as he prepares for Sunday's game at Kansas City (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Morris says his interview for Falcons job already under way

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2016, file photo, Tennessee Titans' Rashad Johnson, center, and Kevin Byard (31) try to control an onside kick by Cleveland Browns' Cody Parkey (3) during the second half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Browns recovered the ball on the play. The NFL desperately is seeking ways to eliminate the more dangerous plays, and the onside kick has been deemed one. It occurs rarely, and in recent years with alterations to alignments and run-ups, the probably of it succeeding has plummeted. So Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie suggested giving teams an alternative. They could still try the onside kick, or they could opt for a fourth-and-15 play from the kicking team's 25-yard line. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

Analysis: Onside kicks versus fourth-and-15s

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' Nickell Robey-Coleman breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints' Tommylee Lewis during the second half of the NFL football NFC championship game in New Orleans. Remember back to the NFC championship game in the 2018 season. Deep in the fourth quarter at the Superdome. And the missed call — one of the worst officiating gaffes in pro football memory. What the NFL came up with was a one-year trial in which pass interference calls could be reviewed in the video replay system, it was hailed as major step to aid officiating. But the NFL blew it, and on Thursday, May 28, 2020, barring a stunning turnaround, the rule will disappear. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Analysis: NFL blew it with pass interference reviews rule

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

A Washington Redskins helmet sits on the bench prior to a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) **FILE**

NFL studying helmet face guard that works like surgical mask

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis walks to a meeting during the NFL owners meetings, Monday, March 26, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Images for NFL)

NFL weighing changes to catch rule

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

NFL owners to discuss 10 rules proposal changes next week

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Falcons sign team president Rich McKay to 5-year extension

Associated Press

FILE- In this Jan. 12, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway responds to questions during a news conference at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) **FILE**

NFL considering making referees fulltime

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

This Jan. 27, 2017 photo shows Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff answering questions from the media at the NFL football team's practice facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. A string of emails that began in 2010 with the Atlanta Falcons head trainer and reached all the way to owner Arthur Blank showed a franchise worried about its ”excessive” reliance on painkillers to treat players and the potential embarrassment that could cause the team and the NFL. Nearly every recipient on the email chain _ from Blank, president Rich McKay and general manager Thomas Dimitroff to then-head athletic trainer Marty Lauzon _ is still with the team, which plays New England in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Only on AP: Falcons worried about handling of painkillers

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith speaks at a news conference after the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Atlanta. On Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, the Atlanta Falcons fired Smith, one day after the end of his second straight losing season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons fire coach Mike Smith after seven seasons in Atlanta

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell, left, and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank talk during the ground breaking ceremony for the new stadium to be the home of the Atlanta Falcons, held Monday, May 19, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Atlanta hoping for Super Bowl in new stadium

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2012 file photo, referee Al Riverson steps out of the instant replay tent during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Cleveland Browns, in Denver. League owners passed a rule Tuesday, March 25, 2014, allowing referees to consult with director of officiating Dean Blandino and his staff to help determine whether a call should be upheld or overturned. NFL officials said the change should speed up the process. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

NFL passes rule to help speed up replay process

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis answers questions during the AFC head coaches breakfast at the NFL football annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, March 25, 2014. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

NFL office can help refs with replays

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Rash of injuries exacerbated by social media

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

NFL passes helmet rule, ends tuck rule

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

**FILE** New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) loses the ball after being brought down by Oakland Raiders' Charles Woodson, right, while Greg Biekert (54) moves to recover the ball in the fourth quarter of their AFC Division Playoff game in Foxboro, Mass. Saturday night, Jan. 19, 2002. The play was appealed, and the Patriots retained possession in the most famous example of the 'tuck rule.' The Patriots went on to win, 16-13, in overtime. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

NFL tuck rule could be on way out with owners’ approval

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press