Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay has signed a new five-year contract that runs through June 2015. Falcons owner Arthur Blank announced the deal after a 31-3 victory Sunday over Buffalo.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez strained his right calf late in the first half against the Buffalo Bills and will not return.

Although they won’t get a chance to make a playoff run this season, the Atlanta Falcons still have something to play for in their final two games. With a chance at the first back-to-back winning seasons in the 44-year history of the franchise, Atlanta (7-7) hosts the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention last Saturday when Dallas knocked off previously…

The Atlanta Falcons were eliminated from the playoffs when the Dallas Cowboys won Saturday night, but that didn’t mean they had nothing at stake against the New York Jets on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Pro Bowl running back Michael Turner will play against the New York Jets after missing the last two games with injuries.

Mark Sanchez will start for the New York Jets against the Atlanta Falcons after missing one game with a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Falcons receiver and return specialist Eric Weems is facing a charge of driving under the influence last month near Atlanta.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons receiver Brian Finneran will miss the rest of the season after getting placed on the injured reserve list Monday with a torn knee ligament.

The Atlanta Falcons are in must-win mode with a 6-6 record, but their roster isn’t cooperating. Michael DeMocker/The Times-PicayuneQuarterback Matt Ryan, who has a toe injury, participated in walk-through sessions with the Atlanta Falcons this week.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan sat out another practice because of a toe injury, making it increasingly unlikely he’ll be able to play against the unbeaten New Orleans Saints.