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The Atlanta Falcons roster continues to evolve and they're working out a former New York Giants wide receiver.
The Atlanta Falcons roster continues to evolve and they're working out a former New York Giants wide receiver.
increase font size NFL notebook: Rookie QB Wilson signs with Jets Zach Wilson, the No. 2 pick in this year's draft, is expected to be the starting quarterback when the season opens on Sept. 12. Associated Press Read Article Rookie Zach Wilson is being counted on to replace Sam Darnold as the starting quarterback for the Jets. Bill Kostroun/Associated Press FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Breathe easy, Jets fans. Zach Wilson is officially signed and ready to throw. After missing the first two practices of training camp, the rookie quarterback arrived at the team’s facility Thursday afternoon and ...
New TE Among 4 Falcons on NFL COVID List Recently acquired tight end Lee Smith is among four Atlanta Falcons placed on the Injured/COVID-19 list Tuesday. Author: The Atlanta Falcons traded a seventh-round pick to the Buffalo Bills in March to acquire blocking tight end Lee Smith. Today they placed Smith on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Smith was the most notable among four Falcons placed on the list Tuesday. The others included defensive tackle John Atkins, defensive end Kobe Jones, and offensive lineman Willie Wright. As Michael Rothstein reported on Twitter, the moves do not necessarily mean a...
Offensive Touchdowns: 41 (23rd) Pass Attempts + Sacks: 669 (3rd) Rush Attempts: 409 (20th) Unaccounted for Carries: 364 (1st) Coaching Staff Incoming head coach Arthur Smith ran one of the run-heaviest offenses in Tennessee -- a stark departure from how the Falcons have operated since the departure of Kyle Shanahan in 2017. Only the Patriots and Ravens had a lower neutral pass rate than Smith’s Titans in 2020, which, of course, may well have been dictated by personnel. Any team with a dominating rusher like Derrick Henry is going to embrace the run -- establish it, if you will -- when ...