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Atlanta Falcons re-sign Troy Bergeron
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Wednesday the Atlanta Falcons brought back recently-released wide receiver Troy Bergeron.Two days after his release to make room for the signing of running back Aaron Stecker, the wide receiver was added to the team's practice squad.The 6'2&quo....
Atlanta Falcons bring back Aaron Stecker, release Bergeron again
4 days ago by
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With the health of running back Michael Turner in question and Jerious Norwood's continued questionable status, the Atlanta Falcons on Monday re-signed the previously released Aaron Stecker.Stecker, a 10-year NFL veteran, was signed by the Falcons or...
In first career start, Will Svitek held his own for Atlanta Falcons
6 days ago by
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Many of the Atlanta Falcons' backups have learned quickly about the 'next man up' idea.When a team's starter goes down, it's up the backup to step in and not cause a significant drop off in play. He's literally cycled in without the blink of...
Atlanta Falcons fail to convert chances, lose to Carolina Panthers 28-19
6 days ago by
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Stewart runs for the game-clinching TD in the fourth quarter, (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)When injuries mount up, things can get ugly, as the Atlanta Falcons learned on Sunday in their 28-19 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The injuries have c...
Atlanta Falcons Game Day: Baker and Finneran out
6 days ago by
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AP Photo/Dave MartinThe Atlanta Falcons have announced their Week 10 starters and inactives.Offensive tackle Sam Baker is out and fourth-year tackle Will Svitek will start in his place.Running back Jerious Norwood is out, but Jason Snelling, ina...
Jenkins questionable for Carolina game, Bergeron promoted to Atlanta Falcons roster
6 days ago by
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With the health of the Atlanta Falcons' receiver corp wearing thin, Atlanta promoted Troy Bergeron from the practice squad.Jenkins, a starter, was added to the Falcons' injury report due to an illness. He's listed as questionable. Additionally Roddy ....
Showdown up the middle in matchup between Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers
8 days ago by
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Curtis Lofton, (AP Photo/Bill Feig)Most eyes watching the Atlanta Falcons-Carolina Panthers matchup on Sunday will find their eyes drawn to the middle of the field often, where key players from both franchises may find themselves often. Falcons ...
Atlanta Falcons' Michael Turner named FedEx Ground Player of the Week
8 days ago by
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Turner (33) runs away from Washingtons' London Fletcher, (AP Photo/Bazemore)The second time's a charm this season for Atlanta running back Michael Turner.Following his 166 yard, two touchdown effort in the Falcons 31-17 win over the Washington Redski...
Atlanta Falcons fans step up in support of head coach over NFL fine
9 days ago by
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Atlanta Falcons HC Mike Smith, (AP Photo/John Bazemore)In the wake of a sideline scuffle during Sunday's Atlanta Falcons victory over the Washington Redskins, Falcons fans are waging a campaign to show their support of their ...
Report: Atlanta Falcons' Head Coach Smith fined for role in Sunday's sideline fight
9 days ago by
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Smith (center) in the middle of sideline fray, (AP Photo/John Amis)Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith's wallet may get a little lighter after his involvement in Sunday's sideline fight against the Washington Redskins. Smith, who sai...
Atlanta Falcons midseason report
9 days ago by
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(AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)At the midpoint of the 2009 season, the 5-3 Atlanta Falcons find themselves in the hunt for a playoff position and on track to end their 43-year-old string of failing to put together back-to-back winning seasons.A look at whe...
Special opportunity on special teams for Atlanta Falcons' Eric Weems
11 days ago by
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Weems scoring game-winning TD over SD in preseason , (AP Photo/Dave Martin)Eric Weems is not a very large man. He sometimes stands on the chair in front of his locker to reach items on the top shelf. The 5'9" Atlanta Fal...
In return to Atlanta, DeAngelo Hall continues to stir things up following sideline fight
13 days ago by
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Atlanta HC Mike Smith during a sideline skirmish, (AP Photo/John Amis)DeAngelo Hall's four-year career ended unceremoniously and with dishonesty, according to the cornerback. Earlier this week Hall was cited as saying Atlanta's General...
Return to winning ways, Atlanta Falcons end two-game losing streak with 31-17 win over Washington
13 days ago by
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Abraham (55) and Babineaux (95) combine for a sack, (AP Photo/John Amis)The Washington Redskins players and coaches had a lot to say at halftime of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Much of it had to do with playing like a team that wanted t...
Atlanta Falcons Game Day: Norwood and Snelling out
13 days ago by
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AP Photo/Dave MartinThe Atlanta Falcons have announced their Week 8 starters and inactives.Running backs Jerious Norwood and Jason Snelling are out for Sunday's game against the Redskins.Starting defensive tackle Thomas Johnson is also out. Trey...
Atlanta Falcons Game Day: Norwood and Snelling out
13 days ago by
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AP Photo/Dave MartinThe Atlanta Falcons have announced their Week 8 starters and inactives.Running backs Jerious Norwood and Jason Snelling are out for Sunday's game against the Redskins.Starting defensive tackle Thomas Johnson is also out. Trey...
Atlanta Falcons opponent Q&A: Washington Redskins Examiner Mark Newgent
14 days ago by
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Matt Ryan, (AP Photo/Bill Feig) The Atlanta Falcons return home to the Georgia Dome with a 4-3 mark, having lost two straight, and host the 2-5 Washington Redskins on Sunday. The Redskins are the third team Atlanta has faced coming off their b...
Atlanta Falcons add one more to injured reserve
17 days ago by
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The Atlanta Falcons announced another injured reserve move on Wednesday, placing safety Jamaal Fudge on the list and added free agent safety Charlie Peprah to fill his roster spot.Fudge rejoined the team on October 20 following his release by A...
Atlanta Falcons hope Michael Turner has reignited in New Orleans loss
18 days ago by
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Michael Turner (left) runs in for a score against Saints, (AP Photo/Bill Feig)One of the bright spots in the Atlanta Falcons 35-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Monday night was the strong game of running back Michael Turner. Turne...
Even in loss to New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons show what they're made up
18 days ago by
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Roddy White (left) in Falcons loss to the Saints, (AP Photo/Bill Feig)There is little lost in the Atlanta Falcons defeat by the New Orleans on Monday night. Much of the nation watched as Atlanta held their own against a football team many c...
Almighty Saints: Atlanta Falcons can't come back against New Orleans, go down 35-27
18 days ago by
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(AP Photo/Bill Feig)It's been a wild two weeks for the New Orleans Saints.First, a victory over the Dolphins that saw them come back from 21 down, scoring 22 in the fourth quarter. Then on Monday night came the wildest game o...
Almighty Saints: Atlanta Falcons can't come back against New Orleans, go down 35-27
18 days ago by
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(AP Photo/Bill Feig)It's been a wild two weeks for the New Orleans Saints.First, a victory over the Dolphins that saw them come back from 21 down, scoring 22 in the fourth quarter. Then on Monday night came the wildest game o...
From the Examiner's Desk: Is it time for the Atlanta Falcons to hit the panic button?
22 days ago by
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Matt Ryan in the Week 7 Dallas Cowboys loss, (AP Photo/Donna McWilliams)('From the Examiner's Desk' is a weekly first-person column from Atlanta Falcons Examiner Daniel Cox, discussing something from the Falcons that's catchi...
Injuries taking a toll on Atlanta Falcons
23 days ago by
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Brian Finneran (right), (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)To often be considered such an unlucky franchise, the Atlanta Falcons in 2008 escaped most of the season without any major injuries on their way to an 11-5 record.Life in the NFL is often about a...
Atlanta Falcons put bounce back factor to the test against New Orleans Saints
24 days ago by
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Chauncey Davis sacks Drew Brees in 08's Week 14, (AP Photo/C. Martinez)The last time the Atlanta Falcons met the New Orleans Saints on Monday night it was 2006.Atlanta was off to a 2-1 start and their trip to New Orleans had the entire nation watchin...
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