Dwight Freeney

Falcons looking forward to pass-rush boost from Freeney

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) – Pass-rush help for the Atlanta Falcons is on the way. Veteran linebacker Dwight Freeney was the talk of the Falcons’ training camp on Wednesday, a day after agreeing to a one-year deal with the team. Freeney, who is expected to arrive Thursday, is an important addition to a defense that ranked last in the league…

Falcons agree to deal with pass-rush specialist Freeney

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) – The Atlanta Falcons have attempted to address their persistent pass-rush problem by agreeing to terms on a deal with free-agent linebacker Dwight Freeney. The 36-year-old Freeney hasn’t had a double-digit sack total since 2010. Even so, his eight sacks in 11 games with Arizona in 2015 would have easily led Atlanta. The Falcons were last…