May 2022 - Atlanta Falcons Wiretap

Falcons Say Nothing Has Changed With Calvin Ridley's 2022 Status

Jan 13, 2022 9:28 AM

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot says there is no update on the status of Calvin Ridley, who missed the final 11 games of the season while taking time off to address his mental health issues.

"It really hasn't changed," Fontenot said of the wide receiver's status. "As an organization, we've done the best job we could just to support Calvin and do everything we can for him."

Ridley played in the first four games of the season before missing a contest for what the team termed personal reasons. He returned to play in Week 7, but released a statement after the game saying he was stepping away to focus on his mental health.

"No, I wouldn't assume anything," Fontenot said when asked if that means the Falcons are planning to be without Ridley next season. "Like I said, we handle each situation individually. There are so many variables we deal with. We're going to try to add to every position this offseason."

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Kyle Pitts Becomes First Rookie TE With 1,000 Yards In 60 Years

Jan 2, 2022 5:29 PM

Kyle Pitts hit an NFL milestone on Sunday, becoming the first rookie tight end in 60 years to top 1,000 yards receiving.

Pitts accomplished the feat on a 61-yard catch from Matt Ryan in the team's 29-15 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Atlanta used the No. 4 pick on Pitts this past spring.

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Dan Reeves Passes Away At 77

Jan 1, 2022 4:24 PM

Dan Reeves has passed away at his home in Atlanta at the age of 77.

Reeves is one of only 10 coaches to have won at least 190 regular-season games in his career, and he guided two teams to the Super Bowl. 

"The Denver Broncos are deeply saddened by the loss of legendary Head Coach Dan Reeves," the Broncos said in a statement. "... One of the winningest coaches in NFL history, Coach Reeves set the foundation for the Broncos' decade of dominance in the 1980s and championship tradition for years to come."

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