10 Copyright (c) 2012 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the Atlanta Falcons. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/atl http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12obg3mdb/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/pasquarelli-tip-sheet-around-league-182015417--nfl.html ATLANTA -- During more than a quarter-century in which Jim Steeg worked at the league offices, and for three dozen years in the NFL overall, owners and executives doubtless learned never to underestimate the management abilities of the man arguably most responsible for elevating the Super Bowl to a national holiday. Fri, 25 May 2012 11:20:15 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a11fc082-84a2-3e4f-9109-3a888e84d7fa-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12rdj0nuq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/dolphins-goal-set-starting-quarterback-182014404--nfl.html First-year head coach Joe Philbin wants to have the Dolphins' starting quarterback in place by the time preparation for the third preseason game begins in late August. Fri, 25 May 2012 11:20:14 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8064712e-542e-31b0-bc49-51833dc63c3d-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ungjlji/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-considering-developmental-league-usfl-174015982--nfl.html ATLANTA -- During more than a quarter-century in which Jim Steeg worked at the league offices, and for three dozen years in the NFL overall, owners and executives doubtless learned never to underestimate the management abilities of the man arguably most responsible for elevating the Super Bowl to a national holiday. Fri, 25 May 2012 10:40:15 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8e80e5ae-7b4b-3f50-ba5e-8a3f188a72a3-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12l4ovakd/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/2012-nfl-thursday-night-schedule-165700034--nfl.html The 2012 Thursday night football schedule has quite a few exciting games, with many of them consisting of division rivalries. The way that the Thursday night games play out could shape the divisional races, possibly bringing NFL fans a very exciting docket. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:57:00 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,da30f64b-b1fe-31ee-b015-bc2680d4c945-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12qutjca2/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/falcons-serious-stadium-hosting-super-025008431--nfl.html ATLANTA -- The stadium playing field is shifting. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:50:08 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,bc65be8b-eaa0-3b27-8756-3c20a65ada71-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13of988qa/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-podcast-greg-cosell-nfc-south-draft-232315900.html Thu, 24 May 2012 16:23:15 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,68567919-8469-3b37-a3d3-ec169672984d-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12gkn6ki5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/vegas-spoken-nfl-season-win-200606885--nfl.html Four picks to keep an eye on this summer as we approach the start of the 2012 season. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:06:06 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a5d91721-3c4a-3284-9ea0-0adc1836a3e3-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12k39tb51/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/eagles-hanson-every-man-himself-131117636--nfl.html PHILADELPHIA -- With his 31st birthday fast approaching, Eagles cornerback Joselio Hanson has been promised nothing other than a chance to win the job he has held for the better part of the last six years. Thu, 24 May 2012 06:11:17 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,1e853d1f-3c83-3c35-8fb6-cb66072ddf52-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12l8n1m56/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/stadium-could-land-another-super-144612284--nfl.html But Goodell says competition for big game serious Wed, 23 May 2012 07:46:12 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,21210e26-cf87-3ebc-a763-490abef32cc5-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12fs8aon5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-making-thigh-knee-pads-083641020--nfl.html ATLANTA (AP) The NFL's move to make thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season already has drawn criticism from the guys who will have to wear them. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:09:07 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,53d0db1c-48e7-333e-b1be-7f9c2ae6ea22-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13khpqh5g/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--nfl-seeks-to-add-excitement--maintain-integrity-with-later-trade-deadline.html Supporters are for contenders making moves as long as it's not at the expense of struggling teams dumping their rosters. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:29:24 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,761e383c-0a99-3b87-8f28-92b9f1bfe38d-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ho2t9jq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-passes-pad-rules-players-164324393--nfl.html ATLANTA (AP) The NFL made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, something the players' union was not pleased with. Tue, 22 May 2012 15:49:01 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,91a738be-50e1-37db-a988-77626380ada1-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ohajr5n/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/goodell-discusses-pro-bowl-bounties-222742728--nfl.html NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke to reporters on Tuesday following the NFL’s owners meeting in Atlanta, discussing several topics, including the Saints' bounty scandal and the future of the Pro Bowl. Tue, 22 May 2012 15:27:42 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,4fd81f39-de28-30a7-a5b9-eb2dba85305d-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12hacp910/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/players-must-wear-thigh-knee-182124294--nfl.html Players will be required to wear thigh and knee pads beginning with the 2013 season, the NFL announced Tuesday. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:59:57 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,1ce118a5-6d8e-3bbb-ac9f-8af9aa76e743-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13d0t4j7o/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-mandate-knee-thigh-pads-players-2013-193053822.html Tue, 22 May 2012 12:30:53 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,bb91d061-ebf2-362c-b32d-8e7f0793fae5-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12g47qrts/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/player-safety-owners-agenda-214549905--nfl.html With the Saints bounty case moving to grievance hearings and court, NFL owners will talk about player safety when they meet on Tuesday. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:04:00 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8ec21e1d-5641-3a3d-9362-9829a1958c58-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12f4kkis3/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/mughelli-visiting-dolphins-184606891--nfl.html Fullback expected to meet with team on Thursday. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:46:06 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,1e96c8b7-6e2d-307f-8a07-6733ba477d77-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12hdrp7ph/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/falcons-sign-ot-lamar-holmes-231620832--nfl.html ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have signed third-round draft pick Lamar Holmes, an offensive tackle from Southern Mississippi, to a four-year contract. Tue, 15 May 2012 16:16:20 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,00fe7995-abac-38b0-a42f-2423ed5b356f-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12mo0po72/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-roundup-patriots-welker-signs-231006098--nfl.html New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker signed his $9.5 million franchise tender Tuesday, he announced on his Twitter feed. Tue, 15 May 2012 16:10:06 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,39ca7608-a294-3f4a-b8f2-989e256066ea-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12bo5edoh/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/falcons-sign-ot-holmes-224042833--nfl.html Offensive tackle Lamar Holmes, a third-round pick by Atlanta out of Southern Miss, signed with the Falcons. Terms were not disclosed. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:40:42 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,91c3fbaa-b868-3b89-a4a0-432d74c1ad94-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12e25982p/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/not-ready-prime-time-gems-154711805--nfl.html If you think there’s no time like “prime time” in the NFL, then you’re sadly mistaken. Tue, 15 May 2012 08:47:11 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8f8bb49a-5623-30be-ad1d-cf2b8d5fbe39-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12mfd10ge/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-roundup-union-grievance-heard-233026770--nfl.html The players union is scheduled to have its grievance against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell heard Wednesday, with the NFLPA questioning the league's authority to punish players for participating in an alleged bounty program with the Saints. Mon, 14 May 2012 16:30:26 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,f7068f78-2aa4-3db2-917c-fe9de07688cf-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12fusu2k1/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/falcons-sign-top-pick-konz-162016181--nfl.html Rookie right guard Peter Konz signed a four-year deal with the Falcons on Monday, leaving Atlanta with only two rookie draft choices to sign. Mon, 14 May 2012 09:20:16 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,b3fae2f9-0c31-3321-aff5-8060a2625ec7-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12hagt2dh/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/falcons-sign-2nd-round-draft-211943507--nfl.html FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have signed rookie offensive lineman Peter Konz and three other draft picks to multiyear contracts. Sun, 13 May 2012 14:19:43 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,6c1d13c4-66a1-3fe7-a27b-1e121795ac44-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=125luvasb/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfp-sunday-blitz-100019140--nfl.html Newcomers that are primed to make the playoffs, Browns' QB search, plus all the latest post-draft scuttlebutt. Sun, 13 May 2012 03:00:19 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,e3e59cb2-fdf8-32c2-b4cf-824014f451dd-l:1 Fri, 25 May 2012 11:20:15 PDT