Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts was among the 2021 first-round draft picks whose fifth-year contract options were formally exercised Monday.

Matt Ryan, who retired last week after 15 years in the NFL, will join CBS Sports as a studio analyst on “The NFL Today” and Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason will leave after long runs on the show, the network announced Monday.

The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 overall pick on Thursday night.

The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 overall pick on Thursday night.

Matt Ryan has officially retired ... as an Atlanta Falcon.

The Atlanta Falcons' offseason overhaul, highlighted by the additions of coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins, add intrigue to the team's NFL draft plans.

The Atlanta Falcons continued to bolster their cornerback depth by signing Kevin King, who started 42 games over five seasons with Green Bay, on Monday.

The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday they have signed eight-year veteran cornerback Antonio Hamilton.

The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent.

The Atlanta Falcons signed receiver Ray-Ray McCloud to a two-year contract on Monday. The Falcons also announced that defensive lineman Kentavius Street is staying with the team.