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Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel has enlisted the Atlanta Falcons to remind voters about the photo ID requirement in the November election.

That’s a good thing, since his team is currently in need of a makeover even Ty Pennington and his crew wouldn’t want to touch.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. : The Atlanta Falcons reduced their roster to 75 players by moving offensive tackle Renardo Foster and defensive tackle Trey Lewis off their active list on Tuesday.

Like Ryan, he was the third overall pick, in the 2002 NFL draft by Detroit. He was the tall, savvy quarterback from Oregon who had “it.” The can’t-miss prospect tabbed as the starter from season’s outset.

Entering his 10th year coaching in the NFL, Mike Smith knows that preseason stats are essentially meaningless.

Matt Ryan got his first NFL victory with the team’s 17-3 win over the Titans. The Titans were unhappy with the Falcons’ physical play.

Matt Ryan will be the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback this season. The No.

Veteran receiver Roydell Williams might be running out of time to prove he’s recovered enough from ankle surgery to be a contributor this season.

Fans pining for offensive fireworks instead watched a plethora of empty drives and sloppy plays inside the Georgia Dome Friday night.

A DeKalb County judge sentenced rapper Da Brat to three years in prison Friday for hitting an Atlanta Falcons cheerleader in the head with a nearly full liquor bottle at an Atlanta-area nightclub.

Michael Turner has waited five years for his chance to start. Matt Ryan may not have to wait even one game.

The death of NFL Hall of Famer and NFL Players Association executive director Gene Upshaw Thursday led to widespread reaction from members of the Falcons organization.

By Tony Moss, NFL Editor — - Matt Ryan will get the start for the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night, as the No.

Kevin Curtis, the closest thing the Eagles have to a No. 1 wide receiver, likely will be out six weeks or more with a sports hernia that’s scheduled to be repaired today.

For anyone tempted to compare the starting tight ends for Tennessee and Atlanta on Friday night, Ben Hartsock would like to make one point clear.

Posted by Anthony Stalter In the weeks leading up to the kickoff the 2008 NFL Season, I’ll take a look at position groups that could potentially lift teams to new heights, or bury them and their postseason …

Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning, right, talks with former Buffalo Bills QB Frank Reich at the Colts practice in the new Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Joe Horn, right, will try and prolong his NFL career with another club. The Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday released wide receiver Joe Horn after just one season with the team.

Deion Sanders was voted the greatest player in Falcons history. Readers’ pick: Deion Sanders, CB I read what the voters had to say and my first instinct was to argue.

Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck will miss Friday night’s game with the Atlanta Falcons after hurting his left calf in last week’s exhibition win over Oakland.

No practice is scheduled today for the Indianapolis Colts, who are enjoying two days off following Saturday night’s preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome.

Quarterback Matt Ryan and head coach Mike Smith will be among those making their home Georgia Dome debuts on Saturday night, when the Atlanta Falcons play host to the Indianapolis Colts in a preseason matchup.

Hayden’s Interception Return Gives Colts 10-6 Lead Over Atlanta at Halftime ATLANTA, Ga.

Michael Jenkins just wants to have fun. Since the Atlanta Falcons drafted the former Ohio State receiver 29th overall in 2004, Jenkins often had to remind himself that football is a game.

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. - In 1991, when Ron Wolf was the assistant general manager for the New York Jets, he was ready to pull the trigger on a trade that he thought would bring Brett Favre to New York.

Joey Harrington’s teammates in Detroit sometimes called him “Joey Sunshine” for staying upbeat after another crushing loss.

All it took was one season as a starter for David Garrard to prove his worth to the Jacksonville Jaguars and secure the biggest contract in franchise history.

The last time Brian Finneran caught a pass in a real game for the Atlanta Falcons, Jim Mora was the coach and Michael Vick was the quarterback.

This year sure has a different look for the Atlanta Falcons . Gone is Bobby Petrino, the former head coach bolted after just 13 games in 2007.

The Atlanta Falcons, along with officials from the Georgia Dome on Monday announced what they called a Fan Code of Conduct for the 2008 football season.