Tag Archives: Antoine Harris

Lunch Break: A Safety Summary

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 21, 2010
During a particularly muggy preseason practice I caught a glimpse of a play that can define Thomas DeCoud’s worth to the Falcons defense. Without revealing too many details, DeCoud — a free safety with ball skills — broke free on a blitz and got to the quarterback in a flash. We saw a similar play during [...]
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Brock Promoted to 53 Man Roster

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 22, 2009
As expected, the Falcons placed safety Antoine Harris on injured reserve Tuesday afternoon and replaced his spot on the 53-man roster with practice squad player Eric Brock. Head Coach Mike Smith said Harris tore a PCL in Week 15 against the Jets. This season, the Louisville product recorded three special teams tackles (10 games). Nicknamed “Toolbox” [...]
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Harris Heading to Injured Reserve

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 21, 2009
Head Coach Mike Smith confirmed Monday afternoon defensive back and special teams ace Antoine Harris is on his way to injured reserve. Harris tore a PCL in his knee in Sunday’s victory over the New York Jets. Harris was credited with one special teams tackle in Sunday’s game. For the season, the three-year veteran out of [...]
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Pregame Notes and Inactives

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 8, 2009
For the second-straight week the Falcons will be be without their No. 2 and 3 running backs. Jerious Norwood (hip) and Jason Snelling (hamstring) were added to the Falcons-Redskins inactive list about an hour before kickoff Sunday. Look for Aaron Stecker, signed last week, to back up Pro Bowler Michael Turner and fullbacks Verron Haynes and [...]
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Peprah Added to Secondary

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 4, 2009
The Falcons injury situation in the secondary took a turn for the worse Wednesday as the team placed recently re-signed safety Jamaal Fudge on injured reserve. In his place, Atlanta brought in four-year veteran safety Charlie Peprah. Fudge, who was with the team in 2008 and the preseason, was re-signed on Oct. 20 after the team placed [...]
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Quick Notes on Falcons, 49ers Inactives

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 11, 2009
Cornerback Tye Hill will wait at least another week before suiting up for the Falcons. Atlanta de-activated the former first-round pick, who was acquired in a late-preseason trade with the St. Louis Rams. Head Coach Mike Smith has spoke highly of Hill, who has spent the first four weeks of the season and the bye week [...]
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Time to Plug Back In

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 5, 2009
In today’s high-paced, ultra-competitive NFL, any advantage can be the difference between winning and losing. That’s why Head Coach Mike Smith made a point Monday not to reveal too much news on injuries. The Falcons aren’t required to issue an injury report until Wednesday of game week, so no sense tipping the hand. Then again, the team [...]
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On and Off Topic Notes from Practice

By J. Michael Moore | Published: August 4, 2009
Head Coach Mike Smith was asked about Roddy White at the start of his media briefing on Tuesday, commenting again on the Pro Bowl wide receiver’s decision to holdout on starting the season at Russell Falcons Training Camp. This time, he shed some light on how the team works with one less receiver in the lineup. “We’re [...]
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