The New York Jets are hoping their young secondary can step up to the plate as they are ruling out Ed Reed as an option in 2014. The Atlanta Falcons or Detroit Lions could be interested.
Read full storyAsante Samuel has not plans on retiring yet from football but the cornerback is not likely to return to the Atlanta Falcons with young players stepping up.
Read full storyThere is a youth movement taking place in Atlanta and several veteran players could be left out. Mike Nolan prepares for an overhaul on defense.
Read full storyThe Atlanta Falcons will face on of the deadliest offenses in their season opener. The secondary unit is target Drew Bress in hopes of getting the first win.
Read full storyRobert Alford was pushed into the spotlight after Asante Samuel went down with the an injury. The Atlanta Falcons rookie made the most of his time.
Read full storyDesmond Trufant looks poised to be starting the first week of the season for the Atlanta Falcons as the rookie battles Robert Alford for field time.
Read full storyJulio Jones is picking up right where he left off and only getting better. While the receiver simply considers himself the No. 2 guy, he is performing like the top player on the team.
Read full storyThe Atlanta Falcons drafted two rookie cornerbacks in hopes that at least one develops into a starter. Roddy White and Julio Jones will certainly help in that effort.
Read full storyDesmond Trufant is looking to get paid and will hold out until he does, but the Atlanta Falcons are not prepared to pay him the kind of cash he is expecting.
Read full storyDesmond Trufant and Robert Alford are getting training from some of the best wide receivers in the game which will prepare the rookies to start in 2013.
Read full storyThe Atlanta Falcons spent six draft picks on defense this year and veteran linebacker Sean Weatherspoon is excited by their energy and early impact.
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