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Atlanta Falcons News: Adrian Clayborn to be featured at defensive end

By Freddie Boston

Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Brooks Reed (56) and defensive end Adrian Clayborn (99) during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Brooks Reed (56) and defensive end Adrian Clayborn (99) during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Good morning, Falcons fans. Welcome to the Dirty Bird Daily, your daily place to find all of the latest news from the Atlanta Falcons blogosphere. As you sip your coffee this fine Thursday morning, enjoy reading these articles.

Falcons will feature Adrian Clayborn solely at DE — Kelsey Conway of AtlantaFalcons.com

Re-signing Adrian Clayborn was an important piece of business for the Falcons, and he will now be used more often at defensive end, allowing him to go get the quarterback.

Goodell: Falcons won’t face discipline for ‘men’ question — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com

The question posed to draft prospect Eli Apple at the scouting combine was unacceptable, but the Falcons won’t face any discipline for it, according to the NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

NFL competition committee approves more rule changes — Timothy Rapp of Bleacher Report

Chop blocks are illegal, PATs have been moved permanently to the 15-yard line and now there have been changes to the injured reserve/designated to return list. If a player commits two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls, they will be automatically ejected from the game. For soccer fans, it will be the like receiving two yellow cards resulting in a red.

Hester would get green light despite rule changes — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

For at least the 2016 season, touchbacks on kickoffs will be spotted at the 25-yard line instead of the 20. This is to reduce the number of returns, which should reduce injuries. If Devin Hester returns, head coach Dan Quinn says he’ll still get the green light to take the ball out of the end zone as he’s such a special talent.

More falcons: Three potential first-round targets for Falcons

Falcons not completely settled at right guard — The DW of The Falcoholic

If Mike Person is planning on landing the right guard spot, he will have to work for it. Dan Quinn appears set on ensuring there is competition for the position this offseason.

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