Falcons activate Andrews, place McGary on COVID-19 list

The Falcons activated left guard Josh Andrews from injured reserve to the 53-man roster Monday and placed starting right tackle Kaleb McGary on the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list.

The team also made a pair of practice squad moves - signing inside linebacker Daren Bates and releasing defensive lineman Chris Slayton.

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Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talks about the Seahawks

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talks Seattle’s defensive front, Ernest Jones IV and Sam Darnold’s career revival before Sunday’s game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

On the hot seat for Falcons: Special teams haven’t been very special

After basically costing the team the game against the Jets, Atlanta's special teams units will be on the hot seat when they face the Seahawks Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

X-factor Sunday: Can the Falcons run the ball vs. Seattle’s stout defense?

Seattle has the No. 2-ranked run defense in the NFL. The Seahawks, who defeated Minnesota 26-0 on Sunday, are coming off their first shutout since 2015.

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Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talks about the Seahawks

On the hot seat for Falcons: Special teams haven’t been very special

X-factor Sunday: Can the Falcons run the ball vs. Seattle’s stout defense?

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A tiny nation qualified for its first World Cup. Cape Verde has fans here

Cape Verde, competing in its first World Cup, will take on the world's No. 1 team in Spain at 12 p.m. on June 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Georgia’s special ed program promised help. Families say it delivered them harm.

Georgia subdues a nemesis in rolling past Crimson Tide for SEC championship

Georgia notched its best win of the season at the perfect time, finally vanquishing Alabama in Atlanta and taking home the SEC Championship for the second straight year.