Category Archives: Free Agency

Roster Moves Announced

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 24, 2010
The Falcons announced roster moves Saturday after their last pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, re-signing running back Jerious Norwood and punter Michael Koenen and announcing the retirement of tight end Jason Rader. Rader had several stints with the Falcons over the last two season, the last coming in December 2009. After being cut at the [...]
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Four Sign Tender Offers

By J. Michael Moore | Published: April 15, 2010
Last month news surfaced on tender offers the Falcons extended to restricted free agents. Thursday, four of those players signed the tenders, agreeing to a deal just before restricted free agency closes. CLICK HERE FOR SOME DETAILS ON TENDERS Harvey Dahl, Tyson Clabo, Quinn Ojinaka and Jason Snelling were included in a press release detailing the news. After Thursday, [...]
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Your Questions… Answered

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 15, 2010
Think the Dunta Robinson signing just cleared up some of the mystery concerning the Falcons secondary in 2010? Think again. Though cliche, picking up Robinson opens several options for the Falcons in the upcoming NFL Draft and allows the team to really take advantage of its strengths — younger players who got valuable playing time in 2009. The [...]
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Birdseed: March 11, 2010

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 11, 2010
One day, I’m going to convince people my life as a team employee is often more hectic in the offseason. Contrary to popular belief, team bloggers don’t keep teacher hours and take an abundance of time off from March to July. Actually, this is a time players and staff alike catch up on all the things [...]
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Falcons Retain Cornerback Grimes

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 9, 2010
The Falcons announced Tuesday cornerback Brent Grimes, who started eight games in 2009, signed an exclusive rights contract. Atlanta also released wide receiver James Swinton. Grimes led the team with six interceptions last year, his second accrued season in the league. His status as an exclusive rights free agent keeps him from talking to other teams if [...]
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Quick Chat with Dunta Robinson

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 9, 2010
When I met Dunta Robinson in 2004 he was a bright-eyed, eager-to-learn rookie in the NFL. I was a bright-eyed, eager-to-learn intern of the Houston Texans. Adjectives were all we had in common. I can’t cover a turtle in quick sand. Robinson has made quite a living playing against opposing wide receivers including Pro Bowlers Marvin Harrison [...]
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Welcome Home, Mr. Robinson!

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 8, 2010
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. New Falcons cornerback Dunta (pronounced Dontay) Robinson grew up in Athens and played at Clarke Central High School. The unusual spelling of his name often leads to misspeaking. Now back within a comfortable drive from his family and friends, he’s sure to have plenty of supporters [...]
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Raw Video: Robinson Photo Opp

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 8, 2010
As is custom for any player joining a new team, Dunta Robinson took time after his opening remarks to the city of Atlanta Monday evening to pose for a few photos. Robinson, Falcons Owner and CEO Arthur Blank, General Manager Thomas Dimitroff and Head Coach Mike Smith used a helmet as a prop instead of a [...]
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What They’re Saying About Robinson

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 8, 2010
BLOGGER’S NOTE: These comments were compiled by members of the Falcons Football Communications Staff — one of the best in the business. Comments address the Falcons signing of cornerback Dunta Robinson, who spent the first six seasons of his career with the Houston Texans. John McClain, Houston Chronicle “Terrific move for Dunta and the Falcons. He gets [...]
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Long Snapper Void Refilled

By J. Michael Moore | Published: March 8, 2010
The Falcons ended the 2009 season with a long snapper on injured reserve and a long snapper on the active roster. Thursday afternoon one of those players, Mike Schneck, announced his retirement. The other, in-season replacement Joe Zelenka, became an unrestricted free agent early Friday morning. That left Atlanta with a void to fill at a [...]
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