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GM Dimitroff Feels Falcons Will be Better in 09
June 18, 2009 by
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The Falcons are coming off a playoff birth in 2008, and GM Thomas Dimitroff seems confident in today’s Atlanta Journal Constitution that the team will be even better in 09:
The Falcons went 11-5 with a playoff berth. Expectations have gone from extraordinarily low to extraordinarily...
Falcons Sign Third-Round Pick Chris Owens
June 16, 2009 by
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The Falcons today announced the signing of another draft pick, third-round cornerback Christopher Owens. The team also released offensive lineman Renardo Foster and kicker/punter Robbie Dehaze.
Falcons Sign 5th Round Pick OT Garrett Reynolds
June 15, 2009 by
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The Falcons have signed fifth-round pick OT Garrett Reynolds to a four-year deal. Reports say that his deal is worth just over $1.93 million. Reynolds, whose uncle is former 49′er Jack “Hacksaw” Reynolds, played at the University of North Carolina. He’ll get...
Falcons Pickup Veteran Center Newberry
June 15, 2009 by
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ProFootballTalk.com reports that the Falcons have come to terms with center Jeremy Newberry.
The Falcons announced the move of grabbing the veteran center earlier today. The team had great interest in Newberry after Todd McClure wasn’t happy with his contract. McClure has missed...
Birds Officially Release QB Vick
June 12, 2009 by
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The release that the Falcons knew one day would come finally happened today, as the team officially relinquished their contractual rights to quarterback Michael Vick.
“Michael remains suspended by the NFL. However, in the event NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell decides to reinstate...
Ojinnaka Not Talking About Recent Arrest
June 11, 2009 by
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that OT Quinn Ojinnaka is not talking when it comes to his recent arrest:
Falcons offensive tackle Quinn Ojinnaka declined comment Wednesday on being charged with battery last month after his arrest for a domestic dispute with his wife. He...
Falcons Sign Their First Two Draft Picks
June 06, 2009 by
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The Falcons have inked cornerback William Middleton, their fifth-round draft pick, and defensive tackle Vance Walker, their seventh-round selection. Middleton, an Atlanta native, had seven career interceptions at Furman, including four in his senior season. Walker had 13 sacks and...
Guard Clabo Signs His Restricted Free Agent Contract
June 04, 2009 by
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Offensive guard Tyson Clabo has signed his restricted free agent contract with the Falcons after starting all 16 games for the first time in his career. Clabo was part of an offensive line that helped the Falcons finish second in the NFL with an average of 152.7 yards per game.
In...
O-Linemen Ojinnaka Charged w/ Battery in Facebook Case with Wife
May 30, 2009 by
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Falcons offensive lineman Quinn Ojinnaka is free on bond after being accused of fighting with his wife over his Facebook activity, police said on Friday. The fourth-year reserve, drafted out of Syracuse in the fifth round of 2006, was charged with simple battery, said police spokesman...
Falcons OLB Spot Makes List of Top 10 Unfilled Roster Hole
May 29, 2009 by
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Football Outsiders has out their list of “The Top 10 unfilled roster holes,” and the Falcons make the list with their unsettled OLB spot. Here’s the story:
9. Atlanta Falcons: Outside Linebacker
The writing was on the wall for the departure of Michael Boley, who lost...
RB Thomas Brown in Danger of Not Making the Roster
May 28, 2009 by
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It appears that last seasons 6th round pick - RB Thomas Brown, is going to struggle to have a roster spot in 2009. Here’s the story from today’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Brown was a sixth-round draft pick in 2008 and a long shot to make the team, but his play from...
Blank Says Vick Deserves a Second Shot in the NFL
May 20, 2009 by
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Falcons owner Arthur Blank says Michael Vick deserves a second chance - just not with his franchise. He said on Wednesday that the former Falcons QB is making the right moves by wanting to work with humane societies and making other changes in his life. “There’s no question...
Falcons Release Three Players
May 16, 2009 by
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AtlantaFalcons.com reports that the team has released three players:
The Atlanta Falcons today released three players, including linebacker Derek Nicholson, cornerback Ronnie Prude and safety Marcus Paschal. Nicholson was signed by the Falcons as a rookie free agent this offseason...
Gonzalez Ready to Be a Force in the Falcons Offense
May 09, 2009 by
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Think Matt Ryan isn’t excited about having a 10-time Pro Bowl tight end to throw to? Think again. “Well, yeah, certainly as a quarterback, any time you get a new toy, you want to try it out,” Ryan said Friday after a practice with his new TE. “I threw a couple...
First Round Pick Jerry Leaves Minicamp Practice with Injury
May 09, 2009 by
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Injuries will happen, you just don’t like to see them this soon in minicamp and to a young player that needs to be on the field getting time. It happened today though, and it happened to one of the Falcons promising rookies - defensive tackle Peria Jerry.
Jerry was the Falcons...
Abraham and Elam Both Miss First Minicamp Practice
May 08, 2009 by
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that defensive end John Abraham and kicker Jason Elam were held out of practice Friday to start the Falcons’ first minicamp.
“We felt they weren’t 100 percent ready to go, so we made a decision to limit those guys today,” said Falcons...
Stepanovich Had Procedure Done Last Week on Back
May 07, 2009 by
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has this tidbit today on reserve lineman Alex Stepanovich:
Reserve lineman Alex Stepanovich will not be available for the Falcons upcoming mini-camp because he “had a procedure done on his back last week,” head coach Mike Smith said.
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May 03, 2009 by
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Vick to Do an Ad for PETA?
May 01, 2009 by
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In the latest strange twist to the Michael Vick saga, a report today stated that Michael Vick may end up doing a Public Service Announcement for the animal-rights group PETA.
Seems according to the story, Vick wants PETA to support his bid to get back in the league, and a Public Service...
Falcons Ink Free Agent LB Edmond Miles
April 30, 2009 by
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The Falcons today signed free agent linebacker Edmond Miles. Miles, 6-0, 240 pounds, has seen action in 18 games with the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants over two seasons (2007-08). After originally being signed by the Dolphins as a rookie free agent, he went on to compete in all...
Falcons Sign RB Verron Haynes; Wavie WR Bergeron
April 29, 2009 by
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From: Scout.com
The Falcons made a few roster moves on Wednesday by signing RB Verron Haynes and waiving WR Troy Bergeron.
Haynes, 5-9, 222 pounds, is a local product who spent his prep years at North Springs High School (Sandy Springs, Georgia). He was voted an all-city, All-Fulton...
Falcons to Wear 1966 Uni’s at Some Point in 2009
April 29, 2009 by
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ESPN NFC South Blogger Pat Yasinskas wrote an interesting tidbit this morning about the Falcons going back in time with some uniforms this season. Here’s the story:
Rich McKay just announced (at the State of the Franchise Event) that the Falcons will be wearing throwback uniforms...
ESPN’s Kiper Likes the Falcons Draft
April 28, 2009 by
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The Falcons draft over the weekend took a huge turn when the team was able to land 10-time Pro Bowl TE Tony Gonzalez on Thursday. It didn’t stop the team from moving forward and drafting some solid players that should be able to help them make a big run in the NFC this season.
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Vick Gets an Offer From an Arena League Team
April 28, 2009 by
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Michael Vick has a team interested in his services once he’s reinstated in the NFL. Problem is - it’s not an NFL team. Yes, Vick has been offered a roster spot by the Albany Firebirds, an arenafootball2 franchise. Word is Vick’s been offered a one-year contract at...
Falcons Find No Takers Over the Weekend for Michael Vick
April 27, 2009 by
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The shopping around of QB Michael Vick continued over the draft weekend for the Falcons, and reports are they found no takers. Word is the Falcons were willing to give up the former first-round QB for a 7th round pick, and it didn’t happen. The issue may not even be the pick, it may be [...]
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