Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jackson, who started all 16 games last season, is suing the franchise for invasion of privacy and defamation over the alleged released of his medical records, the player's attorney said Tuesday.

Tim Rattay, who played the past two seasons with Tampa Bay, has been contacted by the Falcons about their backup quarterback position.

One day after trading one of the top backup quarterbacks in Matt Schaub, the Falcons hope to have found his replacement in Chris Redman.

On Thursday, Michael Vick said that a seized water bottle was a jewelry box, an account that the Miami police dispute.

The Atlanta Falcons have traded quarterback Matt Schaub to the Houston Texans for a second-round pick in this year's draft, a second-round pick in next year's draft, and a flip flop of spots in the first round this year.

Police are investigating a woman's claims she was raped at the home of former Falcons defensive end Patrick Kerney.

Atlanta's young and underachieving receiving corps has a leader.

Veteran wide receiver Joe Horn passed his physical and met with Falcons' coaches and staff members Tuesday, according to a person with knowledge of the developments.