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Falcons owner Arthur Blank joined 180 volunteers from his family businesses on Thursday to improve conditions in a neighborhood -- "The 30314... Just two miles west of the Georgia Dome, the Atlanta Falcons are bringing hope to one of the city's most ...  

In what is arguably the most absurd stadium scheme ever, the Atlanta Falcons are trying to work out a deal for a $950 million retractable roof stadium that would result in the demolition of the 20-year-old Georgia Dome. Why do the Falcons need an even ...  

ATLANTA -- Just two miles west of the Georgia Dome, the Atlanta Falcons are bringing hope to one of the city's most troubled zip codes. Falcons owner Arthur Blank joined 180 volunteers from his family businesses on Thursday to improve conditions ...  

The NFL recently gave the Atlanta Falcons $3 million in salary-cap credit, fallout from money owed to the team by former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, ESPN reported on Monday. Vick declared bankruptcy following his 2007 dogfighting conviction, and his ...  

The Atlanta Falcons and Georgia World Congress Center Authority agree it makes more sense to build one new $948 million football stadium with a retractable roof than to renovate the Georgia Dome or maintain two separate facilities. That means the Georgia Dome will be demolished if a deal is reached. The stadium could go down just as its construction bonds are paid off. Building the new stadium just south of the Georgia Dome was presented as...  

Being a fan of Atlanta-based sports teams has never been the easiest thing for me. Much like their counterparts in Major League Baseball during their offseason, the Atlanta Falcons haven't made the big moves many felt were needed thus far. Their inability to make the key moves has been the reason why the Braves and Falcons struggle when it matters.  

The Falcons received a $3 million cap credit from the money owed to the franchise by former quarterback Michael Vick.  The Falcons had been pursuing the credits with the league since Vick signed his $100 million deal – which included $35 ...  

The Falcons are still seen as a Super Bowl contender despite recent playoff losses to the New York Giants last season and against Green Bay at the Georgia Dome two years ago. Atlanta is not lacking in talent on defense. Aging defensive end John Abraham is ...  

On April 29, 2012, more than 270 cheerleaders gathered at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta to audition for the 2012 Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders. During the preliminary audition, the group experienced an intense dance boot camp and performed a ...  

Atlanta then returns home to play the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football ... Then, it’s Atlanta’s turn to welcome New Orleans to the Georgia Dome on Thursday Night Football—just four days after the Falcons’ trip to Tampa Bay.  

ATLANTA (AP) - Just two miles west of the Georgia Dome, the Atlanta Falcons are bringing hope to one of the city's most troubled zip codes. Falcons owner Arthur Blank joined 180 volunteers from his family businesses on Thursday to improve conditions in a ...  

ATLANTA—Just two miles west of the Georgia Dome, the Atlanta Falcons are bringing hope to one of the city's most troubled zip codes. Falcons owner Arthur Blank joined 180 volunteers from his family businesses on Thursday to improve conditions ...  

ATLANTA - Just two miles west of the Georgia Dome, the Atlanta Falcons are bringing hope to one of the city's most troubled zip codes. Falcons owner Arthur Blank joined 180 volunteers from his family businesses on Thursday to improve conditions in a ...  

ATLANTA — Just two miles west of the Georgia Dome, the Atlanta Falcons are bringing hope to one of the city’s most troubled zip codes. Falcons owner Arthur Blank joined 180 volunteers from his family businesses on Thursday to improve ...  

ATLANTA (AP) - Two miles west of the Georgia Dome, the Atlanta Falcons are bringing hope to 1 of the city's most troubled zip codes. Falcons owner Arthur Blank joined 180 volunteers from his family businesses Thursday to improve conditions in a ...  

Looking at what Michael Vick has accomplished so far with the Eagles, think about what could have been if Philadelphia had drafted him back in 2001 instead of the Atlanta Falcons. "I tell coach Reid all the time, 'I wish you could've [brought] me here first.  

The Atlanta Falcons already knew that they would play Peyton Manning, Michael Vick, Matthew Stafford and Eli Manning ... Robinson), but the team still has great talent on offense with Miles Austin and Dez Bryant. In week 16, the Falcons will play in ...  

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is used to being the star on the football field but at Augusta National this weekend he was just a caddie. Ryan was at the Masters Golf Tournament as Stewart Cink’s caddie in the Par-3 contest. "He reached out to me ...  

ATLANTA (AP) - Two miles west of the Georgia Dome, the Atlanta Falcons are bringing hope to one of the city's most troubled zip codes. Falcons owner Arthur Blank joined 180 volunteers from his family  

The NFL this week released schedules for all teams for the 2012 regular season. The Atlanta Falcons open their season with a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 9 at Arrowhead Stadium in Missiouri. That game is followed by the Falcons first Monday night game, which is a match-up against the Denver Broncos and their all-star quarterback Peyton Manning at the Georgia Dome on Sept. 17, reports Atlanta Business Chronicle broadcast...  

Makes sense. I was wondering how we were able to add Samuel by only restructuring Blalock's contract. GATA! by Jman781 on May 1, 2012 10:06 AM EDT reply actions ...  

ATLANTA (AP) Just two miles west of the Georgia Dome, the Atlanta Falcons are bringing hope to one of the city's most troubled zip codes.  

ATLANTA (AP) Just two miles west of the Georgia Dome, the Atlanta Falcons are bringing hope to one of the city's most troubled zip codes.  

ATLANTA - Just two miles west of the Georgia Dome, the Atlanta Falcons are bringing hope to one of the city's most troubled zip codes.  

The Atlanta Falcons are negotiating a deal to build a $1 billion retractable-roof stadium to replace the Georgia Dome, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Thursday.  

In this file photo taken, Dec. 15, 2011, the Georgia Dome is seen during an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Jacksonville Jaguars in Atlanta. On Thursday, April 26, 2012, the Falcons didn't have a pick in the first round of the NFL draft. Not to worry.  

As spring turns to summer, and then training camps open later in July, two NFC quarterbacks will be under the microscope: the Philadelphia Eagles' Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan. Vick remains the most ...  

ATLANTA, Ga. -- The Georgia World Congress Center Authority and the Atlanta Falcons confirmed Wednesday afternoon that they are working toward construction of a new retractable roof stadium to replace the Georgia Dome. The new plan would replace plans for ...  

No one can say how much money Michael Vick repaid the Atlanta Falcons as part of the signing bonus he forfeited when he was convicted on federal dogfighting charges after he had signed a $130 million, 10-year contract. But the Falcons ...  

The NFL recently granted the Atlanta Falcons $3 million worth of salary-cap credits due to the money Michael Vick owed the franchise after the quarterback declared bankruptcy following a conviction on dogfighting charges while a member of the Falcons ...  

No one can say how much money Michael Vick repaid the Atlanta Falcons as part of the signing bonus he forfeited when he was convicted on federal dogfighting charges after he had signed a $130 million, 10-year contract.  

Michael Vick after arraignment. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick signed a plea deal (PDF) with federal prosecutors on Friday on charges relating to his participation in an illegal dogfighting ring. Those charges carry a ...  

Today’s Courier Herald Column: The Georgia World Congress Center Authority weighed in Wednesday with some revised plans for a new Falcons Stadium to replace the less than 20 year old Georgia Dome.  The team and the authority have finally ceded the point that building an open air stadium next door to a dome that would [...]  

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is coming off of a 2011 season in which he threw for a career high in yards (4,177) and touchdowns (29) and he is looking to improve his game even more. Entering his fifth season in the league, Ryan is hoping to be ...  

Twelve more billionaires, including the owners of the Atlanta Falcons football team and the Anaheim Ducks hockey team, have signed onto Bill Gates' "Giving Pledge," where billionaires plan to give away part of their fortunes to philanthropic efforts. According to Giving Pledge officials, the 12 billionaires include Arthur M. Blank, owner of the Falcons, and Henry Samueli, owner of the Ducks. Other signees include: Bill and Karen Ackman, Steve...  

Famous celebrity jailbirds (PHOTOS); Michael Vick served 19 months. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick formally pleaded guilty in 2007 in a U.S. court in Virginia to a conspiracy charge related to a dogfighting ring. Vick's attorney and federal ...  

As spring turns to summer, and then training camps open later in July, two NFC quarterbacks will be under the microscope: the Philadelphia Eagles' Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan. Eagles Sign Draft Picks ...  

Michael Vick – A Highly-Touted Prospect Enjoying For your Atlanta Falcons. In 2001, the Atlanta Falcons traded approximately pick Michael Vick using the 1st select inside NFL draft. Vick was a highly-touted prospect outside ...  

Cam Ward introduced a bill that would upgrade the state’s ... At the time of his conviction, Michael Vick was forced to return more than $100 million dollars in salary when he was released form his contract by the Atlanta Falcons and sent ...  

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Michael Vicks MySpace page touts himself as the fastest man u will at any time c...im the qb and no an individual can catch me. But so they did on Monday when the Atlanta Falcons quarterback was sentenced to 23 months in ...  

Much of the credit, obviously, goes to head coach Mike Smith. Charged with cleaning up the mess left by Michael Vick’s incarceration ... Atlanta simply won’t be successful without a “W” in the postseason. Falcons owner Arthur Blank ...  

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank on Tuesday agreed with the harsh punishments of the New Orleans Saints bounty system. Blank told ESPN.com that he totally supported commissioner Roger Goodell's decision to suspend coach Sean Payton for a year, general manager Mickey Loomis...  

The Atlanta Falcons were recently granted $3 million worth of salary-cap credits from the NFL, due to money Michael Vick owed the organization after he declared bankruptcy, according to multiple reports.  

The state and city are reportedly planning to contribute about $300 million toward the stadium through the extension of a hotel/motel tax. The team feels the Georgia Dome is becoming outdated compared to new stadiums that have opened in recent years ...  

Most people will recall the matter involving former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and his involvement in a dog-fighting operation on some property he owned in Virginia. The matter was covered by the media ...  

Remember Michael Vick? Most people will recall the matter involving former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and his involvement in a dog-fighting operation on some property he owned in Virginia. The matter was ...  

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is pleased Roger Goodell dropped the hammer of Thor on the New Orleans Saints. (A shocker, we know.) "I think the league has handled it well and appropriately," Blank told ESPN.com from the NFL Annual Meeting. "One of the ...  

Michael Vick Sentenced To 23 Months For Dogfighting. Michael Vicks MySpace page touts himself as the fastest man u will ever c...im the qb and no 1 can catch me. But so they did on Monday when the Atlanta Falcons ...  

SAVE THE DATE: Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos will face the Falcons on Monday Night Football at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 17  in the team’s home opener at the Georgia Dome. The NFL released the full league exhibition and regular ...  

Nov. 11 at New Orleans (1 p.m., Fox): Last season, New Orleans defeated the Falcons 26-23 in overtime at the Georgia Dome after a failed fourth-down conversion and routed the Falcons 45-16 in New Orleans on Dec. 26. Nov. 18 vs. Arizona (1 p.m ...  

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan said he is trying to bulk up this offseason. "Heading into each offseason, I try and take two or three areas to really improve on," Ryan said. "This year, it was getting a little bit stronger in the weight rooms. So I've been ...  

The SEC Championship Game may be getting a new home, and this one may be a convertible.According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) Authority—which operates the Georgia Dome—is in discussion with the Atlanta Falcons to tear down the facility and build a new stadium with a retractable roof in its place. The news signifies a big shift from the Falcons' initial desire, which was to build an open-air...  

Doug Pensinger/Getty Images 10. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons With Roddy White and Julio Jones there aren’t many QBs with a better 1-2 punch at WR at their disposal. 11. Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles Last year was a disaster for Vick, though he threw ...  

His 13 games stint with the Atlanta Falcons was just 3-10, but the manner in which Petrino bolted from Dirty Birds in 2007 was quite distasteful. In Petrino's defense, the Falcons were in a rough situation after having to deal with Michael Vick's dog ...  

In 2001, the Atlanta Falcons traded as much as select Michael Vick with all the to start with decide during the NFL draft. Vick was a highly-touted prospect out of Virginia Tech who was recognised for his unsafe operating ...  

The latest proposal would call for a retractable-roof stadium with a price tag of nearly $950 million to be built downtown with the existing Georgia Dome being demolished. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the latest plan replaces one that ...  

The Falcons christened the Georgia Dome in 1992.  In 20 seasons, they’ve used it barely 200 times.  Naturally, then, it’s obsolete and must be replaced. The Falcons prefer that it be replaced with an open-air stadium.  Tim Tucker of the ...  

However Cleveland GM Tom Heckert also owned top-10 real estate in 2011 before swinging a monster deal with the Falcons, swapping pick No. 6 for five of Atlanta's selections, two of them first-round choices. The Falcons grabbed Alabama WR Julio Jones.  

There is an increasing likelihood that the Georgia Dome, which opened 20 years ago, is going to be torn down, giving way to a retractable roof stadium. The cost of the new palace: $947 million. This assumes it doesn’t go up (which it will ...  

Falcons fans and people in Atlanta, guard your wallets and purses. The Georgia Dome turns 20 years old this year, and team owner Arthur Blank, with the full backing of Mayor Kasim Reed, wants taxpayer dollars for his team’s new home.  

Before I begin, let me just make it known that I am have so much hatred and disrespect for Bobby Petrino for what he did to the Atlanta Falcons. Despite that, I never want to hear about anyone being injured, which is what happened with Petrino last weekend. The Harley-Davidson Petrino was operating skidded off the road, with Petrino being injured with four broken ribs and a cracked neck vertebra.  

Before I begin, let me just make it known that I am have so much hatred and disrespect for Bobby Petrino for what he did to the Atlanta Falcons. Despite that, I never want to hear about anyone being injured, which is what happened with Petrino last weekend.  

After the Atlanta Falcons went 0-4 during the 2011 preseason, they struggled to start the regular season. However, as the season went on, the team found their rhythm and made the playoffs. The team went 10-6 in the regular season, but again suffered an embarrassing end to their...  

With Mother's Day looming, those looking to purchase last minute gifts for the special women in your life need to act quickly. Most women I know would rather not get any household items, but if your wife or girlfriend is a diehard fan of the Atlanta Falcons, there are countless options out there. One of the best things about the internet is the ability to get gifts at any time, including just days away from a holiday. What are the top Atlanta...  

ATLANTA (AP) Former Atlanta Falcons safety Ray Easterling, who helped lead the team's vaunted defense in the 1970s and later filed a high-profile lawsuit against the NFL targeting the league's handling of concussion-related injuries, has died. He was 62.  

While fans of other National Football League teams are wondering how their draft picks will fare with the advanced speed of the professional game, fans of the Atlanta Falcons have it easier. In 2011, the Falcons gave up five draft picks to move up in the draft to select star wide receiver, Julio Jones. The team was without a first round pick this weekend, but has done a good job of making the right moves in the offseason to help their team in...  

Just days before the 2012 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons were in talks with the Philadelphia Eagles about acquiring cornerback, Asante Samuel. In an offseason where the Falcons have avoided making the headlines, the move would be a big difference from the norm. If the team was able to bring in the former four-time Pro Bowl selection, it would be a major boost to their defensive secondary.  

Asante Samuel is gone. The Philadelphia Eagles finally moved the Pro Bowl cornerback to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a seventh round draft pick. While I knew that the Eagles had to deal Samuel, I was a little disappointed that they got so little in return. I wonder if the team would have fared better if they had tried to deal the cornerback earlier in the offseason. A seventh round pick won't ultimately lead to much, especially when you...  

Falcons defensive tackle Vance Walker has signed his $1.26 million tender as a restricted free agent. Walker had 25 tackles with two sacks in his third season with the Falcons in 2011. He also had a forced fumble and fumble recovery while playing in all 16 games as a backup last season. The Falcons would have received a seventh-round draft pick if another team signed Walker and Atlanta did not match...  

Beyond the specter of bounties and salary cap arbitrations, there are some interesting rules changes to be discussed at the NFL's owners meetings, which begin Monday in Florida. Atlanta Falcons team president Rich McKay, the chairman of the NFL's Competition Committee, went through the proposed rules changes and bylaw changes on a recent media conference call. The changes proposed below, with our take on each one. Playing Rule Proposal No. 1...  

The Atlanta Falcons and their fans can now see first-hand the cost of Julio Jones . So far, the Falcons have made just two selections in the 2012 NFL Draft -- at No. 55 and 91 overall. In addition to being without a first round pick this year, the Falcons are also without a fourth rounder, and won't make a selection on Saturday until the fifth round of the draft. So far, the Falcons have opted ...  

On Thursday, an enthusiastic fan on Twitter asked Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White about his statistical goals for the 2012 season. Roddy said that his goals were to lead all wide receivers in all applicable statistical categories . A perfectly reasonable response, even if his goals lean toward the unattainable. Another fan, piggybacking off the first one, then asked Roddy if he'd rather lead the league in statistical categories or...  

Coming into the offseason, the Atlanta Falcons had 21 free agents to worry about bringing back. While they have been able to re-sign John Abraham, Thomas DeCoud, Brent Grimes and others, countless players have gone elsewhere.  

Cornerback Brent Grimes signed his one-year franchise tender with the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced. Grimes will earn $10.3 million in 2012 if he doesn't agree to a long-term contract before mid-July.  

After literally leaping from being an unknown player at little Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Ala. to being an NFL prospect, wide receiver Cody Pearcy will continue his dream with the Atlanta Falcons.  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons continued to work on improving their offensive line when they selected tackle Lamar Holmes from Southern Miss in the third round on Friday night.  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons added their first defensive player in the NFL draft with the fifth-round selection of Troy pass rusher Jonathan Massaquoi on Saturday.  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons fleshed out their draft Saturday by picking a potential successor to fullback Ovie Mughelli and adding depth to their defense.  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have picked Mississippi State strong safety Charles Mitchell in the middle of the sixth round of the NFL draft.  

ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have signed third-round draft pick Lamar Holmes, an offensive tackle from Southern Mississippi, to a four-year contract.  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have selected South Carolina defensive tackle Travian Robertson late in the seventh round of the NFL draft.  

Quarterback Matt Ryan took a break from his offseason to slum it up at the Masters a bit as a caddie. The face of the Atlanta Falcons slipped on w...  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have signed rookie offensive lineman Peter Konz and three other draft picks to multiyear contracts.  

Former Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Anderson is facing a tax lien of more than $1 million from the Internal Revenue Service, TMZ reported.  

Rookie right guard Peter Konz signed a four-year deal with the Falcons on Monday, leaving Atlanta with only two rookie draft choices to sign.  

Offensive tackle Lamar Holmes, a third-round pick by Atlanta out of Southern Miss, signed with the Falcons. Terms were not disclosed.  

METAIRIE, La. - Former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton has agreed to a five-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons and veteran centre Todd McClure have agreed to terms on a one-year contract.  

Former Atlanta Falcons defensive back Ray Easterling committed suicide on Thursday. He was 62.