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Report: Falcons expected to pick up Matt Schaub’s 2020 option

The Falcons will reportedly pick up backup quarterback Matt Schaub’s $2 million option for 2020, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero Schaub, 38, appeared in six games for the Falcons in 2019, totaling 580 yards, three touchdowns and one interception for a passer rating of 109.0 It makes sense for the team to keep Schaub around as he showed last year that he is comfortable in Dirk Koetter’s system In Week 8, Schaub started for an injured Matt Ryan and thew for 460 yards and a touchdown against the Seahawks Atlanta also has undrafted free agent Kurt Benkert in place as the third-string quarterback

The Falcons will reportedly pick up backup quarterback Matt Schaub’s $2 million option for 2020, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero Schaub, 38, appeared in six games for the Falcons in 2019, totaling 580 yards, three touchdowns and one interception for a passer rating of 109.0 It makes sense for the team to keep Schaub around as he showed last year that he is comfortable in Dirk Koetter’s system In Week 8, Schaub started for an injured Matt Ryan and thew for 460 yards and a touchdown against the Seahawks Atlanta also has undrafted free agent Kurt Benkert in place as the third-string quarterback

Falcons announce they will not re-sign Vic Beasley in free agency

The Falcons announced they will not re-sign Vic Beasley, who is set to be a free agent Beasley had 8.0 sacks in 2019, forcing two fumbles and recording 12 QB hits He spent the last 5 years with the Falcons, making one Pro Bowl and leading the NFL in sacks in 2016

The Falcons announced they will not re-sign Vic Beasley, who is set to be a free agent Beasley had 8.0 sacks in 2019, forcing two fumbles and recording 12 QB hits He spent the last 5 years with the Falcons, making one Pro Bowl and leading the NFL in sacks in 2016

Falcons announce they will not re-sign Vic Beasley in free agency

The Falcons announced they will not re-sign Vic Beasley, who is set to be a free agent Beasley had 8.0 sacks in 2019, forcing two fumbles and recording 12 QB hits He spent the last 5 years with the Falcons, making one Pro Bowl and leading the NFL in sacks in 2016

The Falcons announced they will not re-sign Vic Beasley, who is set to be a free agent Beasley had 8.0 sacks in 2019, forcing two fumbles and recording 12 QB hits He spent the last 5 years with the Falcons, making one Pro Bowl and leading the NFL in sacks in 2016

Falcons TE Austin Hooper will replace George Kittle at Pro Bowl

The Falcons had two players selected to the 2020 Pro Bowl, with five named as alternates Tight end Austin Hooper, who was one of the alternates, is officially suiting up in place of 49ers tight end George Kittle Hooper was having a career year before injuries hobbled him over the second half of the 2019 season. He’d finish with 75 catches for 787 yards and six touchdowns. It will be Hooper’s second Pro Bowl after playing in his first back in 2018

The Falcons had two players selected to the 2020 Pro Bowl, with five named as alternates Tight end Austin Hooper, who was one of the alternates, is officially suiting up in place of 49ers tight end George Kittle Hooper was having a career year before injuries hobbled him over the second half of the 2019 season. He’d finish with 75 catches for 787 yards and six touchdowns. It will be Hooper’s second Pro Bowl after playing in his first back in 2018

Falcons TE Austin Hooper will replace George Kittle at Pro Bowl

The Falcons had two players selected to the 2020 Pro Bowl, with five named as alternates Tight end Austin Hooper, who was one of the alternates, is officially suiting up in place of 49ers tight end George Kittle Hooper was having a career year before injuries hobbled him over the second half of the 2019 season. He’d finish with 75 catches for 787 yards and six touchdowns. It will be Hooper’s second Pro Bowl after playing in his first back in 2018

The Falcons had two players selected to the 2020 Pro Bowl, with five named as alternates Tight end Austin Hooper, who was one of the alternates, is officially suiting up in place of 49ers tight end George Kittle Hooper was having a career year before injuries hobbled him over the second half of the 2019 season. He’d finish with 75 catches for 787 yards and six touchdowns. It will be Hooper’s second Pro Bowl after playing in his first back in 2018

Falcons rookie CB Kendall Sheffield out for game with ankle injury

The Falcons were already light in the secondary coming into their Week 17 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Things just got a little bit tougher, as rookie cornerback Kendall Sheffield has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with an ankle injury. Atlanta currently trails Tampa Bay, 22-16, late in the third quarter.

The Falcons were already light in the secondary coming into their Week 17 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Things just got a little bit tougher, as rookie cornerback Kendall Sheffield has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with an ankle injury. Atlanta currently trails Tampa Bay, 22-16, late in the third quarter.

Falcons rookie CB Kendall Sheffield out for game with ankle injury

The Falcons were already light in the secondary coming into their Week 17 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Things just got a little bit tougher, as rookie cornerback Kendall Sheffield has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with an ankle injury. Atlanta currently trails Tampa Bay, 22-16, late in the third quarter.

The Falcons were already light in the secondary coming into their Week 17 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Things just got a little bit tougher, as rookie cornerback Kendall Sheffield has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with an ankle injury. Atlanta currently trails Tampa Bay, 22-16, late in the third quarter.

Falcons announce Dan Quinn, Thomas Dimitroff will return in 2020

The Falcons announced Friday that coach Dan Quinn and GM Thomas Dimitroff will return in 2020 Additionally, Raheem Morris will be Quinn’s defensive coordinator The Falcons have had back-to-back losing seasons in 2018 and 2019, which raised questions about Quinn’s and Dimitroff’s job security

The Falcons announced Friday that coach Dan Quinn and GM Thomas Dimitroff will return in 2020 Additionally, Raheem Morris will be Quinn’s defensive coordinator The Falcons have had back-to-back losing seasons in 2018 and 2019, which raised questions about Quinn’s and Dimitroff’s job security

Falcons announce Dan Quinn, Thomas Dimitroff will return in 2020

The Falcons announced Friday that coach Dan Quinn and GM Thomas Dimitroff will return in 2020 Additionally, Raheem Morris will be Quinn’s defensive coordinator The Falcons have had back-to-back losing seasons in 2018 and 2019, which raised questions about Quinn’s and Dimitroff’s job security

The Falcons announced Friday that coach Dan Quinn and GM Thomas Dimitroff will return in 2020 Additionally, Raheem Morris will be Quinn’s defensive coordinator The Falcons have had back-to-back losing seasons in 2018 and 2019, which raised questions about Quinn’s and Dimitroff’s job security

Falcons DE Takk McKinley ruled out for season with shoulder injury

The Falcons lost their third starter in two weeks after defensive end Takk McKinley was ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport Atlanta lost cornerback Desmond Trufant and wide receiver Calvin Ridley last week for the remainder of the season after last week’s win over Carolina McKinley, whose third season is now officially over, finishes with 29 tackles, 13 QB hits, and 3.5 sacks Look for more Adrian Clayborn, Jacob Tuioti-Mariner and John Cominsky over the final two weeks in McKinley’s absence

The Falcons lost their third starter in two weeks after defensive end Takk McKinley was ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport Atlanta lost cornerback Desmond Trufant and wide receiver Calvin Ridley last week for the remainder of the season after last week’s win over Carolina McKinley, whose third season is now officially over, finishes with 29 tackles, 13 QB hits, and 3.5 sacks Look for more Adrian Clayborn, Jacob Tuioti-Mariner and John Cominsky over the final two weeks in McKinley’s absence