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  1. Freddie Falcon

    No timeline on a Jalen Ramsey deal (unless there is)

    Getty Images The Rams traded for cornerback Jalen Ramey without signing him to a new deal. So is there a timeline for extending a contract that runs through 2020? “No, no timeline on that,” Rams G.M. Les Snead told reporters on Wednesday, before softening his position. “We did put a timeline a...
  2. Freddie Falcon

    Jalen Ramsey is cured

    Getty Images It’s a miracle. Although Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey appeard on the team’s injury report one day after he arrived via trade from the Jaguars, the stated reason for Ramsey not practicing was “not injury related.” Which means that the back injury that knocked him out of three...
  3. Freddie Falcon

    Falcons waive/injured Matt Wile, sign John Wetzel

    Getty Images The Falcons announced Tuesday they have waived punter Matt Wile with an injury settlement. They signed offensive lineman John Wetzel to take Wile’s roster spot. Wile injured his quadriceps before Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. In two games subbing for starting punter Matt...
  4. Freddie Falcon

    Some MVP odds have changed dramatically

    Getty Images On Tuesday, we pointed out some of the new favorites in the revised MVP odds generated by the folks at Westgate. Beyond the guys now among those considered most likely to win it are some interesting developments, and a few intriguing potential wagers. First, Ravens quarterback...
  5. Freddie Falcon

    Cardinals win second straight game, thanks to Falcons’ missed extra point

    Getty Images An exciting back-and-forth game in Arizona came down to a missed extra point and a generous spot by the officials. The Cardinals jumped out to a big lead, only to have the Falcons storm back and appear set to tie the game. But with the game at 34-33 with two minutes remaining in...
  6. Freddie Falcon

    Larry Fitzgerald enjoyed having a couple of bounces go the Cardinals’ way

    Getty Images The Cardinals iced Sunday’s 34-33 win over the Falcons when quarterback Kyler Murray ran for a first down on third-and-five with just under two minutes to play in the fourth quarter. Murray went out of bounds at the first down marker and he looked like he might have been short of...
  7. Freddie Falcon

    Cardinals get a touchdown after Riveron again shows a high replay standard

    Getty Images The Cardinals took a lead today against the Falcons thanks in large part to the officials, and the officiating office. After Cardinals wide receiver Damiere Byrd caught a long pass for a 58-yard gain, he appeared to fumble the ball at the 1-yard line. The ball rolled into the end...
  8. Freddie Falcon

    Dan Quinn has three games to turn things around

    Getty Images Despite owner Arthur Blank’s comments after the 1-4 Falcons surrendered 53 points in Houston last week that a coaching change isn’t in the works, it definitely could be. A new report from Ian Rapoport of the NFL meshes with the warning shot fired last Sunday night on Football in...
  9. Freddie Falcon

    Week Six injury report roundup

    Getty Images Week Six of the 2019 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Patriots and it continues with 12 more games on Sunday, which means that the 28 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The teams playing on Monday night won’t release...
  10. Freddie Falcon

    Falcons adding another punter

    Getty Images The Falcons need another punter, and they’ll be making a couple of transactions to make sure the spot is filled. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Falcons are adding punter/kickoff specialist Kasey Redfern to the practice squad today, but will sign him to the active roster...
  11. Freddie Falcon

    Julio Jones returns to a limited practice

    Getty Images Falcons receiver Julio Jones returned to practice Thursday on a limited basis. It was better than Wednesday when the Pro Bowler didn’t get any work in practice. He has a hip injury. Jones, who recently became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 11,000 receiving yards, has...
  12. Freddie Falcon

    Dan Quinn won’t be giving up defensive playcalling

    Getty Images Falcons head coach Dan Quinn took back defensive playcalling after the team fired defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel this offseason, but neither that move nor hiring two other coordinators has paid off the way the team hoped. The Falcons are 1-4 and team owner Arthur Blank was...
  13. Freddie Falcon

    David Johnson didn’t practice Wednesday

    Getty Images Cardinals running back David Johnson said that his back locked up on him during last Sunday’s game against the Bengals, but he was able to put up 156 yards from scrimmage and come up with a big catch on the drive that ended with a game-winning field goal. Johnson’s back apparently...
  14. Freddie Falcon

    Cardinals cut cornerback Chris Jones

    Getty Images The Cardinals announced the signing of linebacker Ramik Wilson on Wednesday. They also announced the corresponding move. Arizona cut cornerback Chris Jones to make room for Wilson. Jones began the year as the third cornerback with Patrick Peterson serving his suspension and...
  15. Freddie Falcon

    Kyler Murray showing progress by what he’s not doing

    Getty Images Kyler Murray didn’t throw any touchdowns Sunday, but the Cardinals quarterback also didn’t throw any interceptions and took only one sack. He is making progress by not taking as many negative plays as he once did. Kliff Kingsbury’s favorite plays Murray made in the win over the...
  16. Freddie Falcon

    Drew Brees hopes to start throwing “sooner rather than later”

    Getty Images The Saints likely take a deliberate approach in Drew Brees‘ return. Why rush it? New Orleans has gone 3-0 without their starting quarterback. Brees, though, is going to do everything he can to get back and hopes to start throwing “sooner rather than later.” He gave an update on...
  17. Freddie Falcon

    Falcons sign DJ White off Eagles practice squad, put Johnathan Cyprien on IR

    Getty Images The Falcons picked up safety Johnathan Cyprien in a trade with the Eagles last week. On Tuesday, they replaced Cyprien on the active roster with a cornerback from the Eagles practice squad. The Falcons announced that they signed DJ White and placed Cyprien on injured reserve...
  18. Freddie Falcon

    Cardinals claim Trevor Williams, cut punter Ryan Winslow

    Getty Images The Cardinals won’t have Patrick Peterson for another week as he finishes serving his suspension and Tramaine Brock has a shoulder injury. That explains why the Cardinals claimed cornerback Trevor Williams off waivers from the Chargers on Tuesday. The team announced the...
  19. Freddie Falcon

    Falcons take 7-0 lead on Mohamed Sanu touchdown

    Getty Images The Falcons went three-and-out on their first possession Sunday. They scored a touchdown on their second. Mohamed Sanu caught a 14-yard pass from Matt Ryan, diving across the goal line to give Atlanta a 7-0 lead with 9:03 remaining in the first quarter. It completed a six-play...
  20. Freddie Falcon

    Will Fuller has scored twice, giving Texans 13-10 lead

    Getty Images All Will Fuller does is score touchdowns. The Texans receiver already has the fourth two-touchdown game of his career. He has never had a three-touchdown game but has plenty of time to do it today with nearly three full quarters to go. His last two-touchdown game came Oct. 29...
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