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Team Notebook: Atlanta Falcons News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Falcons | Worked out three CFL kickers Tuesday Herb Zurkowsky, of the Montreal Gazette, reports the Atlanta Falcons worked out Canadian Football League PKs Damon Duval, Sandro DeAngelis and Justin Medlock. The Falcons were impressed with Duval and are prepared to offer him a contract, according to a source. Falcons | Will not use first pick on Spiller D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Falcons will not use their first-round draft pick on Clemson RB C.J. Spiller. Falcons | Spoke with B. Lang at Senior Bowl D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Falcons spoke with Troy State DE Brandon Lang at the Senior Bowl. Falcons | Defense likely will get a lot of attention in draft D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Falcons likely will address their defensive struggles in the 2010 NFL Draft. The Falcons defense finished this season 28th against the pass and 21st overall. Falcons | Seven could be RFAs this offseason The Associated Press reports Atlanta Falcons OT Tyson Clabo, OG Harvey Dahl, S Jamaal Fudge, P Michael Koenen, RB Jerious Norwood, OG Quinn Ojinnaka and S Charlie Peprah could become restricted free agents this offseason if there is no salary cap in 2010. Falcons | Talk with P. Cox D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Falcons have talked with Oklahoma State CB Perrish Cox. Falcons | White added to Pro Bowl roster Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster. Falcons | T. Lewis hired D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Falcons have hired former Seattle Seahawks secondary coach Tim Lewis as their new defensive backs coach. Falcons | Musgrave staying with team D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave said he will be staying with the Falcons. The University of Virginia had some interest in him as a possible offensive coordinator but never made a formal request to interview Musgrave. Falcons | Medlin will not return next season D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons head athletic trainer Ron Medlin will not return to the team next season because of philosophical differences. Falcons | Gonzalez will return J. Michael Moore, of AtlantaFalcons.com, reports Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez will return for the 2010 season. "You don't ever want to make a decision right after the season is over. Now that I've had a chance to get away from the game a little bit and talk to my family, I'm definitely going to be around for next year. I'm excited about the direction this team is going in. We've got a really good football team and I really do believe this could be the best football team I've ever played on coming up next year," Gonzalez said. Falcons | Possible landing spot for Pendergast ESPN.com reports the Atlanta Falcons are a possible landing spot for former Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast. Falcons | E. Thomas' contract not renewed D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach/secondary Emmitt Thomas has not had his contract with the team renewed. Falcons | Consider Klecko a defensive lineman D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Falcons consider DL Dan Klecko to be a defensive lineman, even though he has played some fullback in the past. Falcons | Klecko signed The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent DL Dan Klecko (Eagles) to a future contract Monday, Jan. 11. Falcons | M. Ryan ordered to rest D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan (toe) has been ordered to rest his right big toe. Ryan is expected to be fully healthy when the team starts organized team activities in March. Falcons | Eight players signed to futures contracts The Atlanta Falcons have announced they have signed C Rob Bruggeman, WR James Swinton, QB D.J. Shockley, WR Andy Strickland, C Blake Schlueter, DE Maurice Lucas, RB Antone Smith and OG Jose Valdez to futures contracts. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. All eight spent time on the Falcons' practice squad this season. Falcons | Finish with consecutive winning seasons The Associated Press reports the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-10 Week 17 to improve their record to 9-7. The Falcons finished with consecutive winning seasons for the first time in franchise history. Falcons | Snelling runs for 147 yards Week 17 The Associated Press reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Snelling had 25 carries for 147 yards and three receptions for 21 receiving yards Week 17. Falcons | Turner inactive for Week 17 Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (ankle) is out for Week 17 after being declared inactive for the game. Falcons | Week 17 Inactives The Atlanta Falcons have declared SS Charlie Peprah, DL Jamaal Anderson, QB John Parker Wilson, RB Michael Turner, PK Steven Hauschka, DL Thomas Johnson, WR Troy Bergeron, FB Verron Haynes inactive for Week 17. Falcons | Bryant questionable for Week 17 D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 1. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 but is expected to play. Falcons | Weems questionable for Week 17 D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons WR Eric Weems (head) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 1. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 but is expected to play if medically cleared. Falcons | Koenen questionable for Week 17 D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons P Michael Koenen (head) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 1. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 but is expected to play if medically cleared. Falcons | Lofton questionable for Week 17 D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons LB Curtis Lofton (shoulder, hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 1. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 but will be able to play. Falcons | Peprah, T. Johnson questionable for Week 17 D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons DT Thomas Johnson (knee) and SS Charlie Peprah (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 1. Both are listed as questionable for Week 17 but likely will be available. Falcons | Baker, Babineaux questionable for Week 17 D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons OT Sam Baker (elbow, hamstring) and DT Jonathan Babineaux (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Jan. 1. Both are listed as questionable for Week 17 but likely will play. Falcons | Anderson questionable for Week 17 D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons DE Jamaal Anderson (chest) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 1. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 and likely will not play. Falcons | Gonzalez questionable for Week 17 D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (calf) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 1. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 but likely will play. Falcons | Turner questionable for Week 17 D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 1. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 and likely will not play. Falcons | Ryan questionable for Week 17 D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan (toe) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 1. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 but will be able to play. Falcons | Lofton misses practice Thursday D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons LB Curtis Lofton (shoulder, hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 31, but will play in Week 17. Falcons | T. Johnson misses practice Thursday D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons DL Thomas Johnson (knee) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 31, but will be available in Week 17. Falcons | Peprah misses practice Thursday D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons SS Charlie Peprah (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 31, but is likely to be available in Week 17. Falcons | Turner misses practice Thursday D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 31, but is unlikely to play in Week 17. Falcons | Gonzalez misses practice Thursday D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (calf) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 31, but is likely to play in Week 17. Falcons | Weems limited Thursday D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons WR Eric Weems (head) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 31, and is expected to play in Week 17 if he is cleared. Falcons | Koenen limited Thursday D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons P Michael Koenen (head) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 31, and is expected to play in Week 17 if he is cleared. Falcons | Ryan limited Thursday D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan (toe) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 31, and will play in Week 17. Falcons | Baker limited Thursday D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons OT Sam Baker (elbow, hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 31, and is likely to play in Week 17. Falcons | Babineaux limited Thursday D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons DL Jonathan Babineaux (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 31, and is likely to play in Week 17. Falcons | Anderson limited Thursday D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons DL Jamaal Anderson (chest) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 31, and is unlikely to play in Week 17. Falcons | Turner misses practice Wednesday Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. Falcons | Ryan misses practice Wednesday Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan (toe) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. Falcons | Gonzalez misses practice Wednesday Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. |
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