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Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:00:45 -0800
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said he was happy with the progress LB Sean Weatherspoon showed this season and believes he is becoming the leader on defense.
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:57:10 -0800
Atlanta Falcons WR Kevin Cone (groin), WR Harry Douglas (ankle), TE Michael Palmer (back), OT Sam Baker (groin), DT Vance Walker (ribs), LB Stephen Nicholas (knee), LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle), CB Dunta Robinson (illness) and SS Charles Mitchell (calf) were limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 28, and are listed as probable for Week 13.
Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:17:36 -0800
Atlanta Falcons T Sam Baker (groin), WR Kevin Cone (groin), WR Harry Douglas (ankle), S Charles Mitchell (calf), LB Stephen Nicholas (knee), TE Michael Palmer (back), DT Vance Walker (ribs) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) were all limited in practice Tuesday, Nov. 27.
Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:10:49 -0800
The Atlanta Falcons did not practice Monday, Nov. 26, but if they had, head coach Mike Smith said OT Sam Baker (groin), WR Kevin Cone (groin), S Charles Mitchell (calf), LB Stephen Nicholas (knee), TE Michael Palmer (back), DT Vance Walker (ribs) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) were all limited in practice. Because the Falcons play in Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints Thursday, Nov. 29, they were required to release injury information even though they had just a walk-through.
Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:21:28 -0800
Atlanta Falcons WR Kevin Cone (groin), CB Asante Samuel (shoulder), DT Vance Walker (ribs) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (illness) were limited in practice Friday, Nov. 23, and DT Peria Jerry (quadriceps) didn't practice. All are questionable for Week 12.
Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:47:43 -0800
Atlanta Falcons DT Peria Jerry (quadriceps), LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle, illness), CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) and SS Charles Mitchell (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 22.
Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:42:17 -0800
Atlanta Falcons DE John Abraham (back), DT Jonathan Babineaux (neck), K Matt Bryant (back), WR Kevin Cone (groin), CB Christopher Owens (thigh), DT Vance Walker (ribs) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) all were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21.
Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:17:03 -0800
Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) is returning to practice Wednesday, Nov. 21, and said he plans to play in Week 12.
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:39:40 -0800
Atlanta Falcons WR Kevin Cone (groin), S Charles Mitchell (calf) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) all likely will return to the practice field this week, according to Falcons head coach Mike Smith.
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:42:49 -0800
The Atlanta Falcons have declared SS Charles Mitchell, QB Dominique Davis, WR Kevin Cone, OT Lamar Holmes, OG Phillip Manley, LB Sean Weatherspoon, DL Travian Robertson inactive for Week 11.
Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:22:14 -0800
Atlanta Falcons DE John Abraham (back) and DT Vance Walker (ribs) were all limited in practice Friday, Nov. 16, and are questionable for Week 11. LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) did not participate in practice and is questionable.
Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:09:43 -0800
Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) will be a game-time decision in Week 11, according to head coach Mike Smith.
Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:25:18 -0800
Atlanta Falcons WR Kevin Cone (groin), S Charles Mitchell (calf) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) all did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 15.
Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:52:50 -0800
Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) made progress in practice Wednesday, Nov. 14, and started running. "He moved around. We'll ramp that up (Thursday) and see how he feels in the morning," head coach Mike Smith said. "Then, we'll determine what his workload will be for (Thursday)."
Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:30:52 -0800
Atlanta Falcons WR Kevin Cone (groin), S Charles Mitchell (calf) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) all did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 14.
Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:37:57 -0800
The Atlanta Falcons have declared SS Charles Mitchell, QB Dominique Davis, WR Kevin Cone, OT Lamar Holmes, OG Phillip Manley, LB Sean Weatherspoon, DL Travian Robertson inactive for Week 10.
Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:42:08 -0800
Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) has been ruled out of the team's Week 10 game, even though he is improving, according to head coach Mike Smith.
Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:59:27 -0800
Atlanta Falcons WR Kevin Cone (groin), S Charles Mitchell (calf), RB Jason Snelling (illness) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) all did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.
Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:50:21 -0800
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said the team hopes to have LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) back on the practice field at some point this week.
Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:11:44 -0800
The Atlanta Falcons have declared QB Dominique Davis, OG Garrett Reynolds, LB Jonathan Massaquoi, WR Kevin Cone, OT Lamar Holmes, LB Sean Weatherspoon, DL Travian Robertson inactive for Week week.
Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:47:48 -0700
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said WR Kevin Cone (groin) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) will not play Week 9 because of injuries.
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:15:15 -0700
Atlanta Falcons WR Kevin Cone (groin), OG Garrett Reynolds (back) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) all missed practice Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:37:32 -0700
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) suffered a low ankle sprain in Week 8. He was receiving treatment on the injury at the team's facility Monday, Oct. 29.
Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:35:56 -0700
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said he will provide an update on LB Sean Weatherspoon's (ankle) ankle injury Wednesday, Oct. 31, because he will have a better idea about the injury then.
Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:30:55 -0700
Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Week 8 but was not wearing a walking boot after the game. Head coach Mike Smith will update Weatherspoon's condition Monday, Oct. 29.
Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:50:33 -0700
Atlanta Falcons T Tyson Clabo (hip) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (thigh) were limited in practice and are questionable for the team's Week 3 game.
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:41:18 -0700
Atlanta Falcons DE John Abraham (knee), OT Tyson Clabo (hip), LB Stephen Nicholas (thigh) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (thigh) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 20.
Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:15:45 -0700
Atlanta Falcons OT Tyson Clabo (hip), DE John Abraham (knee), LB Stephen Nicholas (thigh) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (thigh) were limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 19.
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:48:25 -0700
Atlanta Falcons OT Tyson Clabo (hip) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (hamstring) were each limited in practice Saturday, Sept. 15, and they are both listed as questionable for Week 2 against the Denver Broncos.
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:21:18 -0700
Atlanta Falcons OT Tyson Clabo (hip), LB Robert James (knee) and Sean Weatherspoon (hamstring) were limited during practice Friday, Sept. 14.
Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:59:59 -0700
Atlanta Falcons LBs Robert James (knee) and Sean Weatherspoon (hamstring) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 13.
Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:07:33 -0700
Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon is emerging as one of the true, vocal leaders on defense. His role as a leader will be especially important to LB Akeem Dent, who is atop the depth chart at the position. "(Weatherspoon) has played a lot of football games, he's going to be able to help Akeem Dent in his maturation process because he's just a year or two removed from what Akeem's going to be going through this year," head coach Mike Smith said.
Mon, 09 Jul 2012 07:00:32 -0700
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan said he believes LB Sean Weatherspoon has plenty of room for improvement heading into the 2012 season. "He's a good player now, but he could be a lot better than he is," Nolan said. "And he will be. No question, because he loves football and he's exciting to watch and he's a playmaker, for all those reasons. But he's done well, but he can still do a lot better. I'm not just saying that because that's the blanket statement for people, but as I'm watching him, he's got a lot of upside, so as much good as you've seen, he's got a lot of good in there going forward."
Wed, 09 May 2012 07:01:02 -0700
Atlanta Falcons weakside LB Sean Weatherspoon's role will expand this season under new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan. "I'm not sure exactly what I'll be doing all of the time," Weatherspoon said. "I'm definitely looking forward to the challenge. I think I'm ready for that, to do a little bit more and step out there and do some different things. I look forward to the challenge. I think it's going to be fun." Weatherspoon had a breakout campaign in 2011, finishing with 127 tackles, four sacks, one fumble recovery, one fumble recovery, eight passes defensed and led the team with 14 tackles for losses.
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:29:54 -0700
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said he believes LB Sean Weatherspoon can become more of a defensive leader on the team this season to take over for LB Curtis Lofton who went to the New Orleans Saints in free agency.
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:33:53 -0800
Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon might see more time in the middle in "nickel" situations in 2012. He is viewed as being very good against the pass.
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:52:35 -0800
Atlanta Falcons DL John Abraham (rest), DL Jonathan Babineaux (hamstring), FB Mike Cox (finger), WR Harry Douglas (groin), DL Peria Jerry (calf), TE Reggie Kelly (back), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), C Todd McClure (rest), WR Kerry Meier (groin), S William Moore (groin), CB Christopher Owens (hand), TE Michael Palmer (knee), RB Jason Snelling (knee) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (head) are probable for the Wild Card playoff game Sunday, Jan. 8. Douglas, Meier and Moore were limited in practice Friday, Jan. 6, while the others practiced in full.
Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:03:11 -0800
Atlanta Falcons DL John Abraham (rest), DL Jonathan Babineaux (hamstring), FB Mike Cox (finger), DL Peria Jerry (calf), TE Reggie Kelly (back), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), C Todd McClure (rest), CB Christopher Owens (hand) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (head) practiced in full Thursday, Jan. 5.
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:02:06 -0800
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said Wednesday, Jan. 4, that he anticipates LB Sean Weatherspoon (head) back at practice Thursday, Jan. 5.
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:47:55 -0800
Atlanta Falcons DL John Abraham (rest), WR Harry Douglas (groin), CB Brent Grimes (knee), C Todd McClure (rest), WR Kerry Meier (groin), S William Moore (groin), LB Stephen Nicholas (toe), TE Michael Palmer (knee) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (head) did not practice Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:05:24 -0800
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon (shoulder) was able to return to the team's Week 17 game after leaving due to a shoulder injury, reports CBSSports.com.
Sun, 02 Jan 2011 11:31:12 -0800
Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in the team's Week 17 game and is considered questionable to return, reports AtlantaFalcons.com.
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:13:05 -0800
The Atlanta Falcons released their depth chart Tuesday, Nov. 30, heading into Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and LB Sean Weatherspoon remains the No. 1 strongside linebacker, reports D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Weatherspoon comes in with the nickel defense, and LB Stephen Nicholas is starting with the base defense.
Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:10:27 -0800
Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 19, reports D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He is listed as questionable for Week 11 but is expected to play.
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:10:30 -0800
Atlanta Falcons DL John Abraham (groin) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 18.
Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:52:25 -0800
Atlanta Falcons DE John Abraham (groin) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 17.
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:01:06 -0800
The Atlanta Falcons have declared CB Dominique Franks, OT Garrett Reynolds, QB John Parker Wilson, TE Justin Peelle, DL Lawrence Sidbury, OL Mike P. Johnson, LB Sean Weatherspoon, DL Trey Lewis inactive for Week 10.
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:52:58 -0800
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon (knee) is not expected to play in the team's Week 10, reports D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:02:23 -0800
Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 10, and is listed as questionable for Week 10.
Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:00:18 -0800
Atlanta Falcons C Todd McClure (knee) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (knee) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 9.
