Hankerson leaves game with injury, returns second half

Falcons’ wide receiver Leonard Hankerson left the game with a rib injury with less than 8:00 remaining in the first half.

Hankerson returned to the game at beginning of the second half.

Hankerson has one reception for 13 yards against the Redskins (2-2).

This season, Hankerson has recorded 17 receptions for 241 yards and two touchdowns.

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Falcons are on the clock after Garrett Wilson signs megadeal with Jets

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who was drafted two spots behind Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London, reset the new market for the position.

Check out all of the AJC’s Falcons preseason position previews

Atlanta Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter breaks down the Atlanta Falcons before they report to training camp July 23 for their first practice July 24.

Falcons hoping to unlock the various skills of Kyle Pitts

This is a very important season for Kyle Pitts, who’s in the final year of his rookie contract with the Falcons.

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Falcons are on the clock after Garrett Wilson signs megadeal with Jets

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Check out all of the AJC’s Falcons preseason position previews

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Atlanta Mayor Dickens names Courtney English interim chief of staff

A top adviser to the mayor, English previously served as chair of the Atlanta Board of Education.

The new airport chief wants you to have to spend less time at the airport

“I think we still have to make the case that it is the most efficient terminal in the world,” Ricky Smith told the AJC's editorial board.

What to know if you’re headed to Truist Park for All-Star Game events

A guide to weather, transportation and ballpark security.