Carlie Irsay-Gordon, co-owner and CEO of the Colts, wears a headset on game days and attends team meetings — a rare approach that’s earned her deep respect in Indiana.

The Falcons' Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows are Khalid Blount, Clint Sintim, Justin Tuggle and Anthony Walker Jr. They also created an Ollie Wilson Coaching Fellowship.

The offenses at Notre Dame and Alabama excelled with Tommy Rees as part of the staff, and former players also praised his ability to build relationships with them.

The experience, Jeff Ulbrich says, “was fantastic” — and he’s optimistic he’ll eventually get the chance to bear its fruit during a hiring cycle.

Falcons receiver Drake London has a new four-year contract worth $141 million and, with bonuses, can reach as much as $150 million.

Misdemeanor charges against former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, now with the Atlanta Falcons, were dismissed.

With a $141 million contract extension, the Atlanta Falcons make Drake London the highest-paid receiver in team history — and a cornerstone of its new regime.

Opinion: It's good that the Falcons didn't wait until they had a better quarterback to throw to Drake London before signing the wide receiver to a rich contract extension.

Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa are competing for the team's starting job, but they're "working together" for the benefit of themselves and the team.

The Falcons are counting on rookie cornerback Avieon Terrell to contribute in Year 1, though whether that will be on the perimeter or inside as a nickel is to be determined.