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FLOWERY BRANCH –   Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann is getting some bad advice concerning not talking about his “rumored” relationship with “Real Housewives of Atlanta” reality TV star  Kim Zolciak. Biermann would not confirm that he and Z…

Falcons receiver Michael Jenkins after practice on Saturday. He was explaining to the media why the defense appears to be ahead of the offense. (D. Orlando ) FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons caught a break from the heat Saturday morning. When the first pra…

FLOWERY BRANCH -- About an hour into the Falcons' first practice of training camp Friday, everything came to a halt.

FLOWERY BRANCH -- A few days before training camp, Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry made the drive to Birmingham on Monday to see the legendary sports doctor, James Andrews.

FLOWERY BRANCH — Tight end Colin Peek, an undrafted rookie free agent from Alabama, left the field during the afternoon practice with an apparent right knee injury. He walked off the field with a trainer, but his right knee was heavily wrapped. Peek, wh…

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez chats with AJC columnist Mark Bradly after the first practice. (D. Orlando MIKE SMITH, HEAD COACH: “The biggest thing for us is to stay healthy, especially in the first 10 days of training camp. We want to make sure that…

Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas speaks with the media after practice. (D. Orlando ) FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas returned to the field on Friday for the first time since tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee…

Falcons coach Mike Smith talks with the media after the teams first practice of training camp. (D. Orlando ) FLOWERY BRANCH – With the offense in place, a promising young quarterback and a rebuilt secondary, the Falcons have managed to win the offseason…

When the Falcons selected Deion Sanders with the fifth overall draft pick in 1989, he donned a black leather ensemble embroidered with the words that would come to define his career -- “Prime Time.”

Players began reporting Thursday for the start of Atlanta Falcons training camp Friday. Receiver Harry Douglas, who missed all of last season with a knee injury, is all smiles as he reports. (Curtis ) FLOWERY BRANCH – Almost 5,000 of you all voted in t…

FLOWERY BRANCH -- There should not be any major distractions when the Falcons take the field for their first practice of training camp Friday.

Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes checking into his dorm room. (D. Orlando ) FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes arrived to check into his dorm room Thursday afternoon. He led the team in interceptions last season and will be in a battle for…

The Falcons and the Georgia Lottery are teaming up for a new instant-win game, giving fans a chance to win up to $500,000,  2011 season tickets and other prizes.

Falcons punter Michael Koenen will also handle the kickoff chores. (Curtis Compton, ) Birdland – The players report this morning, after moving in and going to a series of meetings, they’ll hit the field at 8:30 a.m.  Friday. Note: There is a poll em…

Jamaal Anderson is expected to play half of his snaps at end and the other half at tackle. (Curtis ) On the eve of training camp, one of our regular commenters, BJK, wanted me ask head coach Mike Smith a few questions. Q: (BJK) HOW MUCH TIME WILL JAMAAL A…

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Pro Bowler Roddy White has been working underneath a lot. Do the Falcons need to send him deep more often? (Brian Williams/AP) Birdland – Some of the players started to show up at the team’s facilities yesterday. Most of the players are expected to ar…

Wide receiver Harry Douglas has been cleared to return to practice. (Curtis ) Wide receiver Harry Douglas, defensive tackle Peria Jerry and cornerback Brian Williams have all been medically cleared to participate in practice when training camp opens on Fr…

tlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) heads for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) Birdland – The players are due to report for trai…

The Falcons will place single-game tickets for the upcoming season on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, the team announced.

Coach Mike Smith making sure the fields at Flowery Branch are ready for action. (Atlanta Falcons) Birdland – The players and coaches are making their final preparations before reporting for training camp on Thursday. Coach Mike Smith was out checking on…

The Atlanta Falcons debuted a new ad campagin on Monday featuring Samuel L. Jackson, a gospel choir and highlights of Tony Gonzalez(notes) dunking the football to entice local fans to buy tickets and support the team. For the first 17 seconds of the comme…

How safe is that $5 hot dog? ESPN wanted to know. So the network's "Outside the Lines" analyzed 2009 food service inspections for every major-league stadium.