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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) crosses the goal line untouched for his second touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Kamara-Jones a marquee matchup when Saints host Falcons

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones runs back to the bench after he intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. When Jones, Ricardo Allen and Keanu Neal take the field for Sunday's season opener at Minnesota, they'll be eager to show just what this team was missing when three of its defensive standouts went down with serious injuries. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

Falcons expecting boost from return of 3 defensive stalwarts

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Falcons agree to 4-year, $57 million deal with Deion Jones

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) shares a laugh with safety Damontae Kazee (27) after NFL football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga., Wednesday, June 12, 2019. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Deion Jones says Falcons defense has ‘chip on our shoulders’

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) runs back to the bench after he returned an interception for touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Atlanta. When healthy, Jones is a big-time playmaker the Falcons defense has sorely lacked. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

Deion Jones has his eyes back on the ball for Atlanta

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a touchdown catch against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Julio Jones, Deion Jones pace Falcons’ easy win over Cards

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, hands off the ball to Buffalo Bills running back Marcus Murphy during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

The Latest: Steelers beat Pats for first time since ‘11

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) dives past Washington Redskins free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (20) and into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Resurgent Falcons back in playoff race with 3 straight wins

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants play at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Giants, Falcons seek to shore up their weak links

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 13, 2018 file photo Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) runs during NFL football minicamp in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Falcons have placed Jones on injured reserve, taking a second 2017 Pro Bowler from the defense in less than a week. Jones hurt his foot in the team's 18-12 opening loss at Philadelphia. In a statement released by the team, Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 that Jones will require surgery but is expected to return this season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, file)

Falcons place Pro Bowl LB Deion Jones on IR with foot injury

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Falcons begin offseason program with plenty to sort out

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

FILe - At left, in a May 12, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Duke Riley, left, and Quincy Mauger run a drill during the team's NFL football rookie minicamp in Flowery Branch, Ga. Speed and youth are the new constants at linebacker for the Falcons, a theme strengthened by rookie Duke Riley and the move of Kemal Ishmael from safety to linebacker. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Riley, Falcons getting younger, faster at linebacker

By MATT WINKELJOHN - Associated Press