And in the long run, that would benefit a franchise that needs to strengthen its roster.

The trading of Jessie Bates III shows the Falcons leadership triumvirate was willing to cut bait — cut Bates, if you will — in return for building the future.

In desperate need of a win, the Falcons wanted to show the world who they are against the Bengals in Madrid on Sunday. Unfortunately, they did.

A look at Madrid during the Falcons’ visit from columnist Ken Sugiura, featuring dedicated fans, fast-food surprises and memorable street scenes.

From Barcelona to Madrid, Falcons supporters share the same enduring question heard across Georgia: Is being a Falcons fan worth it?

The NFL appears to have struck gold again, this time with merchandise specifically branded for Sunday’s game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ahead of the Falcons' game in Madrid on Sunday, columnist Ken Sugiura explores Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid and one of soccer's iconic venues.

Madrid’s famed soccer venue has a retractable hybrid grass field that lowers underground for storage. Could a system like that work at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

AJC sports columnist Ken Sugiura's first dispatch from the international road trip after landing in Spain to cover Sunday's Falcons-Bengals game.

The Falcons arrived Wednesday morning from Atlanta ahead of their game against Cincinnati on Sunday.