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Team Notebook: Atlanta Falcons News, Rumors and Injury Updates
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Falcons | Roddy White looking to cut down on drops Thu, 17 May 2012 10:44:05 -0700 Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White said leading the NFL with 15 dropped passes last season was unacceptable and has to work on holding onto the ball when thrown the ball. White believes of other parts of his game are fine and that he played well last season. Comment (0) | Share: Wed, 16 May 2012 06:37:00 -0700 The Atlanta Falcons signed third-round draft pick OT Lamar Holmes to a four-year contract with $2.1 million total in base salaries and a slotted signing bonus of $533,600. Comment (0) | Share: Mon, 14 May 2012 11:51:03 -0700 The Atlanta Falcons have waived DT Ray Kibble. Comment (0) | Share: Mon, 14 May 2012 11:50:39 -0700 The Atlanta Falcons have signed undrafted free-agent FB Lee Meisner (CSU-Pueblo), WR Kenny Stafford (Toledo) and TE Aron White (Georgia). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Three draft picks signed Mon, 14 May 2012 11:41:05 -0700 The Atlanta Falcons have signed fifth-round draft choice FB Bradie Ewing, sixth-round draft choice SS Charles Mitchell and seventh-round draft choice DT Travian Robertson. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Two candidates to be punt returner Sun, 13 May 2012 11:06:00 -0700 Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said WR Harry Douglas and CB Dominique Franks are candidates to win the punt returner duties. Comment (0) | Share: Sun, 13 May 2012 10:05:01 -0700 The Atlanta Falcons have signed second-round draft choice C Peter Konz. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Lamar Holmes to sit out minicamp Fri, 11 May 2012 15:01:20 -0700 Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons OT Lamar Holmes (foot) will sit out the rookie minicamp because of a minor foot injury. Head coach Mike Smith said the team is holding Holmes out as a precaution. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Lamar Holmes misses practice Fri, 11 May 2012 14:16:31 -0700 Atlanta Falcons OT Lamar Holmes (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Friday, May 11, because of an undisclosed injury. He was wearing a walking boot on his left foot. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Sean Weatherspoon to have expanded role 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. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Ovie Mughelli released Tue, 08 May 2012 06:53:02 -0700 The Atlanta Falcons released FB Ovie Mughelli. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Lofa Tatupu may be favorite for MLB Thu, 03 May 2012 12:22:04 -0700 Atlanta Falcons LB Lofa Tatupu may be considered the frontrunner for the starting middle linebacker position if he can stay healthy but will have to compete with LB Akeem Dent for the job. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Dunta Robinson likely will move inside Thu, 03 May 2012 10:40:40 -0700 Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said CB Dunta Robinson will line up inside with CBs Brent Grimes and Asante Samuel on the outside when all three are on the field this season. Comment (0) | Share: Wed, 02 May 2012 20:43:44 -0700 The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with undrafted college free-agents TE Lamark Brown, LB Rico Council, RB Robbie Frey, LB Max Gruder, OT Bryce Harris, WR Marcus Jackson, DL Ray Kibble, OG Phillip Manley, CB Marty Markett, DL Micanor Regis, CB Peyton Thompson and P Dawson Zimmerman. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Receive cap credit from Michael Vick Tue, 01 May 2012 10:23:40 -0700 The Atlanta Falcons received $3 million worth of salary cap credits from the money Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick owed the team after he declared bankruptcy following dog-fighting charges, according to league sources. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Ovie Mughelli's future in question Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:15:06 -0700 Atlanta Falcons FB Ovie Mughelli's future with the team is in jeopardy because the team drafted FB Bradie Ewing. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Lamar Holmes to compete for starting job Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:12:26 -0700 Atlanta Falcons OT Lamar Holmes is expected to compete for one of the starting tackle jobs during training camp. The Falcons did not say if he will compete for the left tackle or right tackle. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Peter Konz to compete for OG job Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:07:44 -0700 Atlanta Falcons C Peter Konz will compete for the starting right guard during training camp but will also be groomed to start at center once C Todd McClure is no longer with team. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Chris Polian to be hired Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:58:40 -0700 The Atlanta Falcons are set to hire former Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Polian, the team confirmed and could announce Monday, April 30. Polian's official title hasn't been determined yet, but it is likely to be in the area of scouting. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Several UDFAs join mix Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:00:42 -0700 The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with undrafted college free-agents WR Michael Calvin, S Chad Faulcon, LB Jerrell Harris, LS Josh X. Harris, DL Lewis Nzegwu, WR James Rodgers, WR Cody Pearcy and TE Adam Nissley. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Three UDFAs coming on board Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:43:25 -0700 The Atlanta Falcons will sign undrafted rookie free-agents LB Pat Schiller (Northern Illinois), QB Dominique Davis (East Carolina), and OL Tyler Horn (Miami). Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Peter Konz selected 55th overall Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:36:49 -0700 The Atlanta Falcons selected University of Wisconsin C Peter Konz with the 55th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Justin Blalock restructures deal Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:40:15 -0700 In order to free up some salary cap space to fit in Atlanta Falcons CB Asante Samuel's three-year, $18.5 million contract, the team restructured OG Justin Blalock's contract. Before the restructure, Blalock's cap number was $5.3 million for 2012. The Falcons likely shifted some option bonuses around in order to create a more cap-friendly deal that allowed them to pursue Samuel. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Asante Samuel contract update Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:40:29 -0700 Atlanta Falcons CB Asante Samuel's new deal is worth $14.5 million over three years, with escalators that could push the number to $18.5 million, according to a league source. The full details of the escalator package aren't known, but it includes factors like leading the league in interceptions and making it to the Pro Bowl. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Asante Samuel trade update Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:06:29 -0700 Updating a previous report, the Atlanta Falcons traded a 2012 seventh-round draft choice to the Philadelphia Eagles for CB Asante Samuel. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Top three CBs likely will see significant playing time Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:02:54 -0700 Atlanta Falcons CBs Brent Grimes, Dunta Robinson and Asante Samuel likely will all see significant playing time this season. Defensive coordinator Mike Nolan said it is very important to have three good cornerbacks because offenses are spreading defenses out more. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Agree to deal with Asante Samuel Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:50:48 -0700 The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to acquire Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel, and they will sign him to a three-year, $18.5 million deal, according to a league source. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Unlikely to release Michael Turner Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:17:14 -0700 Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner is perhaps overpaid at this stage of his career for his effectiveness; however, there has been no indication the team could consider cutting him. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Asante Samuel update Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:47:47 -0700 The Atlanta Falcons are finalizing contract details with Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Barring any unforeseen setbacks the trade will be completed Wednesday, April 25. Samuel is reworking the final two years of the existing contract - which were not guaranteed in the first place - and is preparing to sign the new deal Wednesday, April 25, which would consummate the trade. Samuel's new contract would not add any additional term to his deal. Comment (0) | Share: Falcons | Close to acquiring Asante Samuel Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:28:06 -0700 Updating a previous item, the Atlanta Falcons are on the verge of acquiring Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel for a late-round draft pick. A deal is likely to be completed as early as Thursday, April 26, and before the NFL Draft, according to sources. Comment (0) | Share:  |
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