AJC Live360: Falcons Football Night in Atlanta

Welcome to the AJC Live360: At the Falcons exhibition opener. Here you'll find updates from the AJC staff as well as tweets and photos from others at the event. Note: Comments from those on-site at the event are live. While the AJC staff will work to ensure that all inappropriate language and comments are removed, there may be some delay or misses.

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Make sure you're following @FalconsKrissy @FalconsMorgan @FalconsDCox @FalconsDaniela for all the happenings at #aftc13 today

by Jay Adams via twitter 7/25/2013 6:59:04 PM
I've got really cool #RiseUp sunglasses for the first 8 people to find me by the black Falcons tent! #aftc13

by Morgan via twitter 7/25/2013 7:02:34 PM
ProFootballTalk tabs Falcons No. 5 in power rankings.

by Michael Cunningham, AJC 7/25/2013 7:02:47 PM
RT @Matt_Bryant3: What's some opinions on good outdoor built in grills? Going to be at beach house so needs to be durable. #grills #saltlif…

by D. Orlando Ledbetter via twitter 7/25/2013 7:04:41 PM
RT @B1GGDawg75: Bored, go head and ask a question| http://ask.fm/Bigg_D

by D. Orlando Ledbetter via twitter 7/25/2013 7:04:50 PM
RT @pick_six22: IG: Mr_picksix Follow me

by D. Orlando Ledbetter via twitter 7/25/2013 7:04:57 PM
RT @M_Ryan02: A great pre game photo bomb “@Pat_Schiller: 5_deuce @M_Ryan02 check out this gem I found.. #GunShow http://Instagram.com/p/b-TeIpJpN2/”

by D. Orlando Ledbetter via twitter 7/25/2013 7:05:08 PM
RT @TwentyAte28: Keith always has one great quote per meeting....when he dropped this one the whole room burst into… http://instagram.com/p/cMkipIBbOf/

by D. Orlando Ledbetter via twitter 7/25/2013 7:06:17 PM
RT @mortreport: As expected, #Falcons and QB Matt Ryan are finalizing 5-year contract extension that will exceed $100 million when done

by Jay Adams via twitter 7/25/2013 7:10:26 PM
Don't worry, there will be chances to win things for those that can't make it to training camp. #aftc13

by Morgan via twitter 7/25/2013 7:10:37 PM
I've still got a few left for those at training camp today! Black Falcons tent. Come find me! #aftc13

by Morgan via twitter 7/25/2013 7:11:50 PM
New Falcon Steven Jackson's jersey front and center. (Curtis Compton/AJC)

by Michael Cunningham, AJC 7/25/2013 7:16:20 PM
RT @HangNwitCoop: Picked up these fresh #RiseUp shades from @FalconsMorgan #aftc13 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BQCt4gJCMAA7XwG.jpg

by Morgan via twitter 7/25/2013 7:19:01 PM
RT @ProFootballTalk: PFT confirms that the deal between the Falcons and QB Matt Ryan is, per source, "done."

by Jay Adams via twitter 7/25/2013 7:19:10 PM
Report: #Falcons close to deal with Ryan http://shar.es/kZU0e

by D. Orlando Ledbetter via twitter 7/25/2013 7:26:23 PM
RT @RapSheet: More Matt Ryan contract info: #Falcons QB is tops in payment over first 3 years at $63M. Or.. they can cut him after 2 and pa…

by Brian Finneran via twitter 7/25/2013 7:28:27 PM
RT @ProFootballTalk: Here's our write up on the details of the six-year Matt Ryan deal with the Falcons http://wp.me/p14QSB-9dVx

by Brian Finneran via twitter 7/25/2013 7:28:39 PM
#Falcons agreed to five-year extension with quarterback @M_Ryan02 for more than $100 million. http://shar.es/kZFHc

by D. Orlando Ledbetter via twitter 7/25/2013 7:36:57 PM
Falcons done stretching and break off into position groups. Large men in helmets and shorts will run around and we will try to draw conclusions from this. Football is back.

by Michael Cunningham, AJC 7/25/2013 7:39:08 PM
Guess we can make it official. The Falcons and Matt Ryan have agreed to a five-year extension today. #RiseUp

by Jay Adams via twitter 7/25/2013 8:07:31 PM
#Falcons will have press conference after practice to officially announce new Matt Ryan contract. Numbers: 5 yrs, $103.75, via @ajcfalcons.

by Jeff Schultz via twitter 7/25/2013 8:14:26 PM
The last time the #Falcons took a financial leap like this was in 2004. Let's hope this goes better.

by Jeff Schultz via twitter 7/25/2013 8:14:57 PM
#Falcons are winding down their first practice. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BQDFufKCEAETy-r.jpg

by D. Orlando Ledbetter via twitter 7/25/2013 9:02:34 PM
Players taking a quick break in the "CoolZone" #aftc13 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BQDG1fKCcAAP5oW.jpg

by Morgan via twitter 7/25/2013 9:07:25 PM
The #Falcons are taking a break in the cool zone. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BQDHZ6OCIAAS1Bo.jpg

by D. Orlando Ledbetter via twitter 7/25/2013 9:09:54 PM
RT @NFL_ATL: Ryan deal a reminder Falcons as stable as any org in league. Same coach/GM/QB just don't change.

by Jay Adams via twitter 7/25/2013 9:16:31 PM
#Falcons DT Corey Peters set to go in the one-on-one drill. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BQDLZ8dCMAEt6d8.jpg

by D. Orlando Ledbetter via twitter 7/25/2013 9:27:23 PM
Heat/boredom has thinned out crowd.

by Michael Cunningham, AJC 7/25/2013 9:30:51 PM
At Falcons camp pic.twitter.com/nZh4a3LFA9

by Carl Dukes via twitter edited by Ray Cox, AJC 8/8/2013 10:30:03 PM
#red & #black #falcons #riseup

by m_micky15 via Instagram 8/8/2013 11:54:09 PM
#falcons

by Summer Niles via Instagram 8/8/2013 11:54:20 PM
We at the Dome!!! #riseup #falcons

by chad hensley via Instagram 8/8/2013 11:54:26 PM
#Falcons are ready to open the exhibition season against the #Bengals at the Georgia Dome. Here leaving the field. instagram.com

by D. Orlando Ledbetter via twitter 8/8/2013 11:57:17 PM
This absolutely GORGEOUS girl is about to sing the national anthem for the FALCONS!! You go baby girl and sing your heart out. There's not gonna be a dry eye when your done! I love you, good luck:) I'm so excited for you, you're making your dreams come true and you're gonna go SO FAR! #killem #letsgo #riseup I wish I was there to see it!!

by Susanna Ray via Instagram 8/8/2013 11:57:18 PM
#TBT It's about that time again! Go Falcons!!! #riseup #gadome #football

by Shamea Morton via Instagram 8/8/2013 11:57:46 PM
RT @FalconsKrissy: Alright Falcons fans, it's time to #DefendTheDome. RISE UP!! #cinvsatl

by Morgan via twitter 8/8/2013 11:58:31 PM
#Falcons rookie cornerback Robert Alford's cool shoes. Wonder if he's wearing them in his debut vs. #Bengals tonight. instagram.com

by D. Orlando Ledbetter via twitter 8/8/2013 11:58:43 PM
Here they comeeee!!! FOOTBALL. IS. BACK! #CINvsATL #RiseUp

by Morgan via twitter 8/8/2013 11:59:15 PM
#RiseUp!!!! #Falcons

by tootalltray via Instagram 8/9/2013 12:01:27 AM
Big cheers for the one and only @sj39 here in the Dome! #CINvsATL

by Morgan via twitter 8/9/2013 12:01:42 AM
#Falcons fans just gave Steven Jackson a loud applause.

by D. Orlando Ledbetter via twitter 8/9/2013 12:01:55 AM
Steven Jackson drew loud cheers during introductions. Who knew?

by Jeff Schultz via twitter 8/9/2013 12:02:23 AM
Speaking of @sj39 he's No. 1 on my #Falcons pre-game blog: http://bit.ly/15gX6FS

by Jeff Schultz via twitter 8/9/2013 12:03:18 AM
Watching the #Falcons preseason game #FalconsNation

by Damarius via Instagram 8/9/2013 12:03:27 AM
we watching the game with the new edition to the family jordynn #team #falcons #Cute #Baby leggoo

by Amanda Johnson via Instagram 8/9/2013 12:03:30 AM