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News Articles: Falcons

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a catch during the team's NFL training camp football practice Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season. The suspension announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, March 7, 2022, is for activity that took place while Ridley was away from the team while addressing mental health concerns.

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Falcons WR Ridley suspended for '22 for bets on NFL games

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season.

March 07, 2022
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Georgia Today: Rebuilding The Falcons Begins

With both its head coach and general manager fired after a disastrous start to the 2020 season, the Atlanta Falcons are at a crossroads. Jeff Schultz, a senior writer for The Athletic, discusses how the franchise got to this point — and what it will take to rebuild.

October 16, 2020
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By:
  • Steve Fennessy and
  • Pria Mahadevan
Atlanta Falcons Coach Dan Quinn, who has led the team since 2015, signed a three-year contract extension last year.

Quinn, Dimitroff To Remain With Falcons In 2020

The Atlanta Falcons are keeping coach Dan Quinn for another season despite a second straight losing record. The team also announced Friday that general...

December 27, 2019
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88.5 GPB-Atlanta Noon News For Friday January 12, 2018

Sen. Perdue On Immigration Mayor's New Transition Team Falcons Vs. Eagles

January 12, 2018
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  • Drew Dawson
Home of the NFL football Atlanta Falcons and the MLS soccer team, Atlanta United, the Mercedes-Benz stadium is seen, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Atlanta.

New $1.6B Mercedes-Benz Stadium Rises; Georgia Dome To Be Destroyed

The Dome wasn't built in a day, but it will be demolished in a flash on Monday morning. Courtesy of the Atlanta Falcons, GPB will have a live stream of...

November 17, 2017
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  • Jeff Martin,
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Olympic Track Star Tommie Smith On Silent Protest

Last week President Trump disparaged professional football players for kneeling during the national anthem. The president’s comments generated gestures...

September 26, 2017
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  • Adam Ragusea and
  • Emily Cureton

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