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Calvin Ridley’s costly $11.1 million cautionary gambling tale

Falcons receiver Olamide Zaccheaus had a taste of being in the playoff chase last season. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Cover 9@9: Olamide Zaccheaus on Falcons: ‘We can shock a lot of people’

Falcons owner Arthur Blank's team has made many changes since last season. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons had a franchise-changing offseason

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

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Deshaun Watson settles 20 civil suits, still faces possible NFL suspension

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Marlon Davidson (90), Nick Thurman (91), and Timothy Horne (93) participate in a drill during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons training facility Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Also shown is Atlanta Falcons defensive line coach Gary Emanuel, left. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Falcons to open 13 training camp practices to public

Falcons quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (left) and Desmond Ridder will compete for the starting job when training camp begins. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Poll: Who should start at quarterback in Falcons’ season opener?

The Falcons signed defensive lineman Jalen Dalton and offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison to one-year contracts, the team announced Thursday. (JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

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Falcons sign two, release two after minicamp

Falcons defensive back Casey Hayward, left, talks with defensive back Corey Ballentine (39) during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Casey Hayward bringing experience, insight to Falcons’ defensive backfield

Falcons defensive back Casey Hayward is shown during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward shares bond with hometown of Perry, Georgia

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Dee Alford has impressed coaches during minicamp. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Falcons’ Arthur Smith: ‘I’m excited to see what Dee Alford can do’

Falcons tight end Anthony Firkser (86) is shown during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Anthony Firkser leans on experience to mentor young Falcons tight ends

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Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees is optimistic his defense will be much improved this season. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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OK not enough for Dean Pees’ Falcons defense: ‘We’ve got to be great’

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota practices during OTA at the Falcons Practice Facility, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Desmond Ridder may end up starting for Falcons, but better if it’s not now

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Cincinnati won 24-13. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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The Falcons - yes, the Falcons - ace the NFL draft’s Day 2

In Round 1 of NFL draft, the Falcons take yet another receiver

American Team quarterback Malik Willis of Liberty (7) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA Senior Bowl college football game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Why the Falcons should draft a quarterback in Round 1

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061522 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons defensive back Casey Hayward (29) is shown during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Video: Falcons players speak at football camp

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) is shown during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Video: Falcons' Kyle Pitts on the mental aspect of football

061422 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) is shown during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility Tuessday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Video: Falcons' Kyle Pitts on working hard at minicamp

061422 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) is shown during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility Tuessday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Video: Falcons’ Tyler Allgeier on his rookie offseason

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith addresses the media on the last day of OTA at Falcons training facilities in Flowery Branch on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Arthur Smith on the start of minicamp

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