Atlanta Falcons' linebackers host their very own talk show
Mike Peterson serves as host of 'D-Block' on Falcons' website
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January 08, 2012
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Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas Unlikely To Play Vs Giants
Falcons linebacker Stephen Nicholas (toe injury) worked out with the team's athletic performance staff Monday. I would say that right now its doubtful that hell be able to come back this week, head coach Mike Smith said. With Nicholas out and Mike Peterson on injured reserve, Spencer Adkins, a third-year player, played about 25 snaps in the base defense against Tampa Bay...
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January 02, 2012
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January 02, 2012
The Atlanta Falcons place two players on I.R.
The Falcons have placed 35-year old LB Mike Peterson (torn triceps) and 28-year old CB Kelvin Hayden (toe) on the Injured Reserve List, ending their seasons. Mike Peterson played in 15 games for the Falcons this year and he had 24 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss, 1 interception and 3 passes defensed. Kelvin Hayden played in 8 games for the Falcons this year and he had 24 tackles...
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December 29, 2011
Falcons add James and Cone to roster
The Falcons promoted wide receiver Kevin Cone and linebacker Robert James to their active roster to replace the spots vacated by cornerback Kelvin Hayden and linebacker Mike Peterson, who were placed on injured reserve yesterday. The Falcons also added linebacker/safety Matt Hansen to the practice squad.
Peterson suffered a torn triceps injury against the Saints on Monday night,...
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December 28, 2011
Former Tech star Kevin Cone added to 53-man roster
FLOWERY BRANCH — Former Georgia Tech standout Kevin Cone, who’s been on the Falcons’ practice squad, was added to the 53-man roster on Wednesday.
Also, linebacker Robert James was added to the roster. The Falcons had room after placing linebacker Mike Peterson (torn tricep) and cornerback Kelvin Hayden (dislocated toe/turf toe) on injured reserved.
The Falcons also...
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December 28, 2011
Spencer Adkins to start for Mike Peterson
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) makes a touchdown catch past Atlanta Falcons linebacker Spencer Adkins (59) during 4th quarter action for a 28-3 lead at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, August 19, 2010. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
FLOWERY BRANCH — Reserve linebacker Spencer Adkins will start for Mike Peterson, who was placed on injured reserve...
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December 28, 2011
Falcons' Peterson, Hayden finish season on IR
The Atlanta Falcons placed linebacker Mike Peterson and cornerback Kelvin Hayden on injured reserve Tuesday night, ending the season for both veteran players.
Via ESPN
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December 28, 2011
Falcons place LB Peterson, CB Hayden on IR
The Atlanta Falcons have placed linebacker Mike Peterson and cornerback Kelvin Hayden on injured reserve.
Peterson played in four games this season, including Monday's 45-16 loss to New Orleans. The 13-year veteran had 24 tackles and an interception
Hayden appeared in eight games but has been sidelined since Week 11. He had 22 tackles and a pair of interceptions.
The...
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December 28, 2011
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December 28, 2011
Falcons CB Hayden, LB Peterson go on IR, ending their seasons
The Atlanta Falcons placed linebacker
Mike Peterson and cornerback Kelvin Hayden on injured reserve
Tuesday night, ending the season for both veteran players.
Via NFL.com
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December 27, 2011
Falcons Place CB Kelvin Hayden, LB Mike Peterson On Injured Reserve
The Atlanta Falcons have placed cornerback Kelvin Hayden and linebacker Mike Peterson on season-ending injured reserve, a league source said on Tuesday night. Signed to a one-year, minimum salary benefit contract in August, Hayden had 24 tackles and two interceptions in eight games before missing the last five games with a toe injury. The 35-year-old Peterson had started four of...
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December 27, 2011
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December 27, 2011
Peterson, Hayden placed on injured reserve
The Falcons place cornerback Kelvin Hayden and linebacker Mike Peterson on injured reserve.
Hayden, 6-0, 195 pounds, was originally selected as a second round (60th overall) draft choice by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2005 NFL Draft. He spent six seasons in Indianapolis before signing with the Falcons as a free agent on August 30, 2011. Hayden played in eight games this season...
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December 27, 2011
The Atlanta Falcons Jam Band Is Pretty Awesome (Video)
In one of the more interesting videos of the week, the Atlanta Falcons appear to be making a band that is on the level of being pretty awesome.
You have Matt Ryan on guitar, Brett Romberg on the mic, and a host of others including Harry Douglas, Akeem Dent, Mike Peterson, and Sean Witherspoon:
(Courtesy Of Sweater Punch)
Via Outside the Boxscore
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December 18, 2011
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December 18, 2011
The Matty Ice Jam Band
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, center Brett Romberg, wide receiver Harry Douglas, linebackers Mike Peterson – Sean Weatherspoon – Akeem Dent – Curtis Lofton — Jam out in the locker room…Talented crew…I bet they jam far better at home than they do on the road…Thanks to Sweater Punch for the scoop. -TO
Matt Ryan Directs a Plane
Matt...
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December 15, 2011
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December 15, 2011
Falcons happy to have coach back
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Perhaps Falcons long snapper Joe Zelenka put it best when asked about how the team felt when coach Mike Smith had to get off the teams charter plane in Charlotte and head to the hospital after falling ill following Sunday's win over Carolina.
You never want to leave a man behind, Zelenka said, citing the military credo, especially your general.
Zelenka...
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December 13, 2011
Panthers cling to 23-17 lead, end of 3rd quarter
The Carolina Panthers lead the Atlanta Falcons 23-17 entering the fourth quarter today at Bank of America Stadium but what had been a comfortable halftime lead has largely disappeared.
The third quarter turned into a nightmare for quarterback Cam Newton and the Panthers as two costly interceptions allowed Atlanta to seize the momentum after trailing by 16 at halftime.
Carolina led...
Via Inside The Panthers
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December 11, 2011
Falcons at Panthers: 3 key matchups
ew season, bigger beard. Falcons offensive lineman Sam Baker has let his beard grow out, sporting some additional length on his chin. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com
Falcons LT Will Svitek or Sam Baker vs. Panthers DEs Charles Johnson/Greg Hardy: Svitek, who has taken over for Sam Baker, was not a starter in the Week 6 game at the Georgia Dome. Svitek has a groin injury and was...
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December 09, 2011
Ticked off Falcons ready to improve
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons caught a break on Sunday, as, like them, the other teams in the NFC with which they are competing for a wildcard spot also lost.
Nonetheless, the Falcons in a performance that was notable for how uncharacteristic it was in terms of the number of self-inflicted wounds in a 17-10 loss at Houston -- missed an opportunity to improve their seeding...
Via Fox Sports South
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December 05, 2011
Falcons still working on deep passing game
The Falcons are still working on the timing of the deep passing game.
The Falcons, who had won five of the last six before losing to the Texans Sunday, were working their short and intermediate passing game well. But to loosen up the Texans whey wanted to throw it deep.
Against Carolina, the Falcons will need to figure out their full passing attack before they run the risk of falling...
Via Fox Sports South
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December 05, 2011
Falcons' mistakes lead to loss vs. Texans
The Falcons 17-10 loss to Houston on Sunday was a comedy of errors, but not the kind inclined to make Atlanta head coach Mike Smith break up in laughter.
If the Falcons end up failing to qualify for the playoffs, this one is going to stick with them.
Not because they were outplayed physically its hard to say that when you only give up 17 points but because they made as many mental...
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December 04, 2011
Who is the Best RB in the NFL?
A great running back does more than just runs the ball. He has to be a receiver and the QBs last line of defense in pass protection. You have to take who is the best in the league on a year by year basis? Players have great seasons and establish themselves elite, some have bad years and make us question their greatness. You will notice the league's 2000 yard man Chris Johnson is...
Via Catch This
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October 25, 2011
Falcons hold off Seahawks, win 30-28
Mike Peterson tells the Story; Field Goal No Good, Falcons Win. (AP Photo)
It’s always good to get a win. It’s not so good when your team has a chance to lose the game in the final seconds. And fortunately the Falcons didn’t let the lowly Seahawks pull off a comeback, when other teams in the league did pull off comebacks.
Either way, a win is a win. Falcons are...
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October 03, 2011
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October 03, 2011
GAME STORY: Falcons 30, Seahawks 28
WAITING TO EXHALE: Atlanta's Mike Peterson signals that Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka's 61-yard field goal attempt was no good in the final minute as the Falcons beat the Seahawks 30-28. AP
SEATTLE — The Falcons could not exhale until Seattle kicker Steven Hauschka’s 61-yard field goal attempt fluttered to the ground – short and wide left – on Sunday at CenturyLink...
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October 02, 2011
Nicholas Out Against Seahawks
Last week linebacker Mike Peterson got the start in stead of Stephen Nicholas, who was out with a calf strain. Peterson was spelled on passing downs by Spencer Adkins. It’s likely the Falcons will employ the same rotation this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks since Nicholas was declared out for the second straight week.
Also listed as out on the Falcons injury report, released...
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October 01, 2011
Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas Among Week 3's Inactives
Here are the inactives for the Atlanta Falcons and theres a bit of a surprise. Starting linebacker Stephen Nicholas is out with a calf injury. Veteran Mike Peterson likely will take his place. Cornerback Kelvin Hayden, cornerback Darrin Walls, center Brett Romberg, offensive lineman Mike Johnson, defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux and defensive end Cliff Matthews are inactive...
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September 25, 2011
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September 25, 2011
VIDEO: Even Some In The Atlanta Falcons Want To See Michael Vick Return To Atlanta
Even people in the Atlanta Falcons are looking forward to the return of "Mr. Running Man" Michael Vick, as this Sunday will mark his first time being back in Atlanta as an NFL starter.Atlanta Falcons Linebacker Mike Peterson talked to Comcast Sports Net about his thoughts on the return of Michael Vick returning to the ATL Sunday night:I was hoping he would come back, I...
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September 17, 2011
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September 17, 2011
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