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The Atlanta Falcons sounded like they would be first in line to sign Sean Weatherspoon. However, the linebacker will hit the market and is unlikely to return to the only NFL franchise he’s known.

New Falcons coach Dan Quinn made cuts on Thursday and Friday, dropping Steven Jackson, Harry Douglas and Justin Blalock. But free agent Sean Weatherspoon is someone Quinn wants to keep in Atlanta.

The Atlanta Falcons continued to make roster moves on Friday, announcing the release of guard Justin Blalock after previously cutting running back Steven Jackson and wideout Harry Douglas.

The Oakland Raiders saw enough of Matt Schaub last season to know the aging signal-caller wasn’t worth the $5.5 million he was scheduled to make. Could the Atlanta Falcons come calling?

The Atlanta Falcons signed Jacob Tamme and Tony Moeaki. The team has been searching for an eventual replacement for Tony Gonzalez for two offseasons.

The Atlanta Falcons announced that they have re-signed defensive end Kroy Biermann.

The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday that they have agreed to terms with free-agent defensive end Adrian Clayborn, formerly of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Falcons aren’t finished padding their receiving core. Free-agent wideout Leonard Hankerson tweeted Wednesday that he has worked out a deal with Atlanta.

The Atlanta Falcons are set to sign ex-Texans linebacker Brooks Reed to a five-year contract worth $22 million. Is edge rusher Derrick Morgan next on Atlanta’s radar?

Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that the Seahawks are expecting to lose defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to the Falcons. Atlanta is also eyeing Kyle Shanahan to be their offensive coordinator.