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Atlanta Falcons news, rumors and injuriesFalcons | Takkarist McKinley participates in drills Thu, 27 Jul 2017 23:15:29 -0700 Atlanta Falcons DE Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) took part in individual drills during practice Thursday, July 27. He'll be worked into full-team drills, which, according to head coach Dan Quinn, could occur next week. Comment () | Share: Falcons | Devonta Freeman reports to camp Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:50:52 -0700 Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman reported on time to training camp Wednesday, July 26, despite not yet receiving a new deal. Fantasy Tip: There doesn't seem to be any panic from either side. Expect a deal to be done in the not-too-distant future. Freeman has turned into one of the most versatile running backs in the game and easily has RB1 upside with added value in PPR formats. Comment () | Share: Falcons | Dontari Poe receives bonus Wed, 26 Jul 2017 11:41:14 -0700 Atlanta Falcons DT Dontari Poe will receive a $125,000 bonus for reporting to training camp under 330 pounds. Comment () | Share: Falcons | Adrian Clayborn cleared for camp Wed, 26 Jul 2017 09:06:01 -0700 Atlanta Falcons DE Adrian Clayborn (bicep) has been cleared for training camp after missing OTAs and minicamp following surgery to his biceps. Head coach Dan Quinn plans to ease him back in by limiting him to 50 percent of the reps at the start of camp. Comment () | Share: Falcons | Taylor Gabriel has leg strain Wed, 26 Jul 2017 08:53:27 -0700 Updating an earlier report, Atlanta Falcons WR Taylor Gabriel (leg) will be limited at the start of training camp with a strain in his lower leg. The team has a plan in place to ease him back. Fantasy Tip: Gabriel was kept out of minicamp due to the issue, but it doesn't sound serious. He emerged as a big-play receiver last year that probably won't produce a lot of volume. Mix and match him as a WR4 in fantasy. Comment () | Share: Falcons | Taylor Gabriel to be limited Wed, 26 Jul 2017 08:39:12 -0700 Atlanta Falcons WR Taylor Gabriel (undisclosed) will be limited to begin training camp, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Fantasy Tip: The mysterious ailment that kept him out of minicamp still appears to be an issue. He emerged as a big-play receiver last year that probably won't produce a lot of volume. Mix and match him as a WR4 in fantasy. Comment () | Share: Falcons | Julio Jones will be limited Wed, 26 Jul 2017 08:38:31 -0700 Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (foot) will be limited at the beginning of training camp, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Fantasy Tip: That's not necessarily a bad thing. The 28-year-old struggled with a foot issue for much of the second half last season but still produced an 83-1,409-6 line. The only real knock on Jones is he has eclipsed 10 touchdowns once. He remains an elite WR1 in fantasy. Comment () | Share: Falcons | Devonta Freeman to get deal before camp? Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:22:24 -0700 Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said he would be happy if the team signed RB Devonta Freeman to a contract extension before the start of training camp Thursday, July 27, but will not worry if the negotiations continue during camp. Fantasy Tip: Freeman has a good chance of receiving an extension at some point before the start of regular season, so owners should monitor the situation. He will continue to share time with Tevon Coleman at running back but will see most of the carries. He rushed for 1,079 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2016 and should be a solid No. 1 running back for fantasy owners. Comment () | Share: Falcons | Takkarist McKinley to be limited Mon, 24 Jul 2017 08:17:29 -0700 Updating previous reports, Atlanta Falcons DE Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) will be limited at the start of training camp, according to general manager Thomas Dimitroff. The team is targeting Week 3 of the preseason for McKinley to be at full speed. Comment () | Share: Falcons | B.J. Daniels the No. 3 RB in Atlanta? Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:33:17 -0700 Atlanta Falcons RB B.J. Daniels is a wild-card to surpass Terron Ward as the third running back behind Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman, according to ESPN.com's Vaughn McClure. Comment () | Share: Falcons | Takkarist McKinley to miss start of camp Thu, 20 Jul 2017 05:58:56 -0700 Atlanta Falcons DE Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) is expected to miss the start of training camp as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery. Comment () | Share: Falcons | Matt Ryan has not started extension talks Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:02:05 -0700 Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan said he has not started contract extension talks with the Falcons at this point. He said he is not concerned about his next contract but is happy that owner Arthur Blank said Ryan will be compensated for his play. Fantasy Tip: Ryan threw for 4,944 yards and 38 touchdowns in 2016 and will have most of his offensive weapons back this season. He will be working with a new offensive coordinator but should be a No. 1 quarterback in most fantasy leagues. Comment () | Share: Falcons | Austin Hooper worked out with Matt Ryan Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:04:26 -0700 Atlanta Falcons TE Austin Hooper recently joined QB Matt Ryan for three days of workouts in southern California in an effort to enhance the on-field chemistry between the two. "That's what L.A. was about ... another opportunity for me to work with the MVP and just understand exactly where he wants me to be and work routes that we both feel we can progress on," Hooper said. Fantasy Tip: With all the weapons Ryan has at his disposal, it is going to be difficult for Hooper to enjoy a true breakout in 2017, but it shouldn't be all that hard for him to improve on his rookie season (19 catches, 271 yards and three touchdowns). At the very least, Hooper should be able to enter fantasy TE2 territory this season as he should absorb most of the playing time and production left behind by Jacob Tamme. Comment () | Share: Falcons | Trevor Robinson is retired Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:41:58 -0700 Atlanta Falcons C Trevor Robinson was placed on the Reserve/Retired list Monday, July 17. Comment () | Share: Falcons | Matt Ryan was dominant downfield Thu, 13 Jul 2017 23:49:48 -0700 Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan threw 13 touchdowns against zero interceptions on passes of 20 yards or more for a 133.9 QB Rating last season, according to Pro Football Focus. Comment () | Share:  |
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