MATT GIORDANO RUMORS

Raiders Waive Veteran RB Michael Bennett, Sign Giordano

According to the SFGate.com, the Oakland Raiders released Michael Bennett on Monday. The move created space for the team to add former Cal safety Matt Giordano to their roster, who will surely have a far greater impact in 2011-12 than Bennett would have had. At worst, Giordano would provide the Raiders with depth at safety and special teams. In seven games last season, Bennett...
Via Rant Sports  |  September 05, 2011

The Atlanta Falcons release a couple of veterans

The Falcons have released 29-year old DT Thomas Johnson and 27-year old safety Matt Giordano.  Johnson played in 13 games for the Falcons last season and he had 20 tackles, 2 sacks and 1 forced fumble.  Giordano played in 5 games for the Packers last season and he made 2 tackles.  This is a good sign for the Falcons’ D that they don’t think they need these guys.
Via Falcons Locker  |  September 01, 2010

Falcons Cut 2 to Get Down to 75

The Atlanta Falcons have cut two players to get down to the league mandated number of 75. Yesterday, Atlanta cut safety Matt Giordano and defensive tackle Thomas Johnson. Where both players have been injured, neither release is really a surprise. Giordano was signed by the Falcons in March after playing in Green Bay with the Packers last season. He was a fourth round pick by the...
Via Dirty Bird Blog  |  September 01, 2010

Falcons dump veteran safety Giordano; DT Thomas Johnson

The Falcons have terminated the contract of veteran safety Matt Giordano and “Waived/Injured” defensive tackle Thomas Johnson. Giordano (5-11, 200) signed with the Falcons in March after spending 2009 with the Green Bay Packers. In his five-year career, the first four which spent with the Indianapolis Colts, Giordano has totaled 82 tackles (27 on special teams) and 3 interceptions...
Via Falcons Gab  |  August 31, 2010

The Atlanta Falcons sign safety Matt Giordano

The Falcons have signed 27-year old safety Matt Giordano.  Giordano played in 5 games with the Packers last season in which he made 2 tackles.  Giordano has now played in 60 games in his NFL career in which he has made 82 tackles, defensed 8 passes and he has 3 interceptions (1 returned for a TD).  Giordano will help with the depth at safety for the Falcons this season and he...
Via Falcons Locker  |  March 17, 2010

Giordano Brings Depth to Secondary

Tuesday the Falcons dipped the toe back in the free agent market, signing a player who spent 2009 with the Green Bay Packers. Safety Matt Giordano is the newest member of the defensive backfield. The team also released cornerback Tye Hill Tuesday afternoon. Giordano, a graduate of California, just finished his fifth season in the NFL, though it consisted of just five games with the...
Via J. Mike's Missives  |  March 16, 2010

Packers release Giordano, Montgomery

Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers have released safety Matt Giordano and defensive end Mike Montgomery.
Via SportingNews.com  |  March 05, 2010

Packers cut Montgomery, Giordano

Mike Montgomery's year-long transition to a 3-4 defensive end has ended.The Packers cut the sixth-year pro along with safety Matt Giordano on Friday afternoon.The Packers selected Montgomery in the third round of the 2005 draft, and for his first four seasons he was a backup defensive end in their 4-3 scheme. When they switched to a 3-4 defense last year, he appeared to be out...
Via Green Bay Press Gazette  |  March 05, 2010

Colts Re-Sign Safety Matt Giordano

The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed fifth-year veteran safety Matt Giordano, the club announced Monday. Giordano, an unrestricted free agent,...
Via GridironFans.com  |  April 20, 2009

Colts Safety Matt Giordano Injures His Wrist Vs Titans

Colts safety Matt Giordano appeared to injure his right wrist during the second quarter of the Week 17 game against the Titans. The Colts are playing...
Via GridironFans.com  |  December 28, 2008
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