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1. NFL grants $200 million loan for new Atlanta Falcons stadium
   Say goodbye to the Georgia Dome. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is splitting the bill for a new stadium, as the NFL approved a loan for construction during Tuesday's spring meetings.
2. 2013 NFL Draft Fallout: Atlanta Falcons
   Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff did it again, trading up in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft to grab his man. Is cornerback Desmond Trufant the Falcons' missing piece?
3. John Abraham's demands reportedly delay signing
   Pass rusher John Abraham is one of the premier free agents left on the market, but have playing-time demands kept him from signing with the Tennessee Titans?
4. John Abraham reportedly passed on Falcons return
   The Atlanta Falcons reportedly made overtures to bring back defensive end John Abraham, but were told it wasn't going to happen.
5. Brian Banks runs Falcons' defense at rookie minicamp
   Brian Banks' NFL dream moves forward. The 27-year-old linebacker attended rookie minicamp with the Atlanta Falcons, where he ran the defense at middle linebacker in his first session.
6. John Abraham not retiring despite two cryptic tweets
   John Abraham's two Saturday tweets could be interpreted as his message that he's ready to retire after 13 NFL seasons. A source close to the free-agent defensive end says that's not the case.
7. Asante Samuel: Why should you announce sexuality?
   In light of NBA player Jason Collins' announcement that he is gay, Atlanta Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel was asked his opinion on gay players in the NFL. His response might surprise you.
8. Atlanta Falcons' stadium concepts a peek into future
   The Atlanta Falcons hope to have a new stadium ready for use in 2017. On Tuesday, concept plans were released to the public. They are intriguing and ambitious. Also, vibrating seats are involved.
9. Desmond Trufant chooses Deion Sanders' jersey No. 21
   Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant set lofty goals for himself, choosing to wear jersey No. 21 in honor of former Falcons cornerback Deion Sanders.
10. Atlanta Falcons draft CB Desmond Trufant at No. 22
    The Atlanta Falcons pulled off another significant deal in the opening round of the NFL draft, moving up to land Washington cornerback Desmond Trufant on Thursday.
11. Matt Ryan not worried about Atlanta Falcons extension
    While the Atlanta Falcons and Matt Ryan have paused on contract talks in order to focus on the 2013 NFL Draft, the team's starting QB told NFL Network he's confident a deal will get done.
12. Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts look like playoff pushovers
    Matt Ryan is 0-3 in the postseason. Are his Atlanta Falcons headed for another early exit from the playoffs? Our analysts debate which struggling contender looks most vulnerable after a wild Week 14.