Former Falcons' Coach Bobby Petrino says that leaving the team near the end of last season was one of the hardest things he's had to do in his life, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Falcons' wide receiver Joe Horn has decided to skip all workouts and team functions this spring unless they are mandatory, according to The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.

The Falcons officially signed rookie QB Matt Ryan on Tuesday, agreeing to terms on a six-year deal.

Falcons wide receiver Joe Horn wants to be traded, according to a report in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan battled jitters as he made his debut for the Falcons in practice on Saturday, according to The Associated Press.

Falcons' linebacker Michael Boley has apologized for his arrest on misdemeanor charges of domestic battery last week, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Michael Boley, a leading linebacker for the Falcons, was charged with battery on Saturday.