Topic: Keanu Neal

Atlanta Falcons punter Matt Bosher delivered a huge hit on Carolina Panthers returner Kenjon Barner that was reminiscent of injured strong safety Keanu Neal.

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones, who has been out since the first week of the season because of a broken right foot sustained against the Philadelphia Eagles, was back on the practice field on Wednesday.

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with foot and groin injuries, the team announced Tuesday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-2-1 and tied for last place in the AFC North at the quarter-pole of the season. The Atlanta Falcons are 1-3 and in last in the NFC South.

Head coach Dan Quinn of the Atlanta Falcons said on Friday that he is hopeful running back Devonta Freeman will return this week against the Pittsburgh Steelers after missing three games because of a knee injury.

A season that began with such promise for the Atlanta Falcons has come unglued.

After going out of their way to avoid injuries in the preseason, the Atlanta Falcons have become engulfed with players who are sidelined.

The Atlanta Falcons' defense, already depleted by injury, suffered another significant blow.

The New Orleans Saints improved from Week 1 to Week 2 and that enabled them to follow a season-opening loss with a win.

Atlanta Falcons safety Damontae Kazee is not expected to be suspended after an illegal hit on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.