Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is closing in on another milestone.
He needs just one catch to join the exclusive 1,000-catch club.
Jerry Rice (1,549), Marvin Harrison (1,102), Cris Carter (1,101), Tim Brown (1,094) and Isaac Bruce (1,024) are the other

Cornerback Chevis Jackson is the most prominent player let go by the Atlanta Falcons in the final round of cuts Saturday. The Falcons cut 20 players to reach the 53-man limit for the regular season. A third-round pick out of LSU in 2008, Jackson had

SN correspondents identify three players from each team who are poised to step up their games this season: Atlanta Falcons DE Kroy Biermann. He has gotten stronger and with the help of John Abraham has refined his moves and techniques. He should flourish

Michael Turner got sloppy after a breakout ‘08 season. The result was a mediocre ‘09. He’s atoning for his mistakes.

It’s Matt Ryan’s third year.
The offense is stocked with weapons from running back Michael Turner, tight end Tony Gonzalez and wide receiver Roddy White.
The unheralded, but tenaciously effective offensive line has returned intact. They welcomed the

• It’s Matt Ryan’s third year.
The offense is stocked with weapons from running back Michael Turner, tight end Tony Gonzalez and wide receiver Roddy White.
The unheralded, but tenaciously effective offensive line has returned intact. They

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is the most prolific tight end in NFL history, but he may decide to call…

Michael Jenkins had 50 receptions for 635 yards last year, but only one touchdown. Still, he was an important…

At the outset of training camp, the Falcons received some good medical news.
Wide receiver Harry Douglas, defensive tackle Peria Jerry and cornerback Brian Williams were all medically cleared to participate in practice.
“They will start on a limited

Falcons coach Mike Smith has reason to smile on the opening day of training camp: His 2009 injured players are back and his top 2010 draft pick signed just in time for the first practice. Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, the first-round pick from Missouri,