Dirty Bird Daily: Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman named a Pro Bowl captain

Dec 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball past Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) in the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball past Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) in the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Good morning, Falcons fans. As you sip your coffee this Saturday morning, check out these Atlanta Falcons articles from around the web. As ever, there is plenty going on with the Falcons right now, with a potential coach addition coming up.

Should the Falcons re-sign Sean Weatherspoon? — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com

"Arizona linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, who’s getting ready to play in his second NFC championship game, signed a one-year contract worth $3.85 million last March and is set to become an unrestricted free agent again in March."

Devonta Freeman named a Pro Bowl captain — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

"Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman, who was selected to his first Pro Bowl, was named an active Pro Bowl captains, the NFL announced Friday."

Falcons offensive line thrived in 2015 — John Buhler of ATL All Day

"Though the Atlanta Falcons failed to reach the playoffs for the third straight year, their offensive line in 2015 had one of the best seasons in the NFL."

Blank: No more military money for Falcons — Tim Tucker of Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"The Falcons no longer will accept payment from military branches for advertising or any other deals, team owner Arthur Blank said."

Cowboys secondary coach to meet with Falcons — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

"Dallas Cowboys secondary coach Jerome Henderson, who recently interviewed for the head-coaching job in Cleveland and the defensive coordinator position with Jacksonville, is meeting with the Falcons Friday about a defensive position, multiple sources told ESPN.com."