Tag Archives: D.J. Shockley

Tryout Players Join Roster

By J. Michael Moore | Published: May 10, 2010
The Falcons announced the addition of two players to the active roster who tried out with the team during last weekend’s mini camp. Quarterback Eric Ward and defensive back Daylan Walker will re-join the team May 17 when rookies return for a four-practice session. An Atlanta native, Ward (6-foot-2, 210 pounds) played at Richmond, completing 784 passes [...]
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Lunch Break: Signal Caller Summary

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 6, 2010
BLOGGER’S NOTE: Kicking off a new semi-regular series called “Lunch Break” where you’ll be able to nibble on some quick morsels and thoughts while you nibble on a midday snack. It may be a poll. It may be a video. It may be some ramblings. But, for the next few days, it’s a look at the Falcons [...]
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Offseason Begins with Roster Moves

By J. Michael Moore | Published: January 4, 2010
At the close of each NFL seasons teams must reconcile practice squads and, if they choose, sign players to reserve/future contracts. The Falcons did that Monday afternoon with eight players. Center Rob Bruggeman, wide receiver James Swinton, quarterback D.J. Shockley, wide receiver Andy Strickland, center Blake Schlueter, defensive end Maurice Lucas, running back Antone Smith and [...]
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The Moves Keep a Comin’

By J. Michael Moore | Published: December 1, 2009
In addition to changing the kicker and long snapper, the Falcons made a move on the practice squad Tuesday afternoon. It will make Georgia Bulldog fateful even happier on a week the football team defeated rival Georgia Tech. Quarterback D.J. Shockley is back with the Falcons on the practice squad. The team also released defensive lineman Jeremy [...]
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Birdseed: October 22, 2009

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 22, 2009
If you’re looking for a history note to impress your friends, throw out the name A.J. Trapasso. Trapasso, a practice squad punter for the Tennessee Titans, earned a nugget in football Jeopardy after he hit the over-field scoreboard at Cowboys Stadium in the preseason. With the Falcons set to travel to Dallas and face the Cowboys — [...]
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Falcons Shuffle Practice Squad

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 21, 2009
Normally roster moves on an NFL practice squad isn’t headline news. But, when a team needs to get healthy bodies in practice and releases a popular name, the script is changed. Wednesday the Falcons released former Georgia quarterback D.J. Shockley from the practice squad. Facing injuries to fullback Ovie Mughelli and running back Jerious Norwood on the [...]
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Finding Familiar Territory

By J. Michael Moore | Published: October 6, 2009
There was no question Thomas Johnson was having a good time. The smile on the Falcons defensive tackle’s face stretched from ear to ear at Sandy Springs Middle School, his body losing control to the rhythm of the music pumping into the gymnasium. It may seem awkward — a 305-pound man doing step aerobics — but Johnson [...]
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Sunday Moves Include Big News

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 6, 2009
The Falcons agreed to terms with veteran defensive back Brian Williams Sunday evening, adding a versatile player that is familiar with Head Coach Mike Smith’s style of defense. Williams played under Smith — then the Jaguars’ defensive coordinator — in 2006 and 2007, starting 29 games at cornerback. The eight-year veteran has 93 starts (107 games), [...]
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Falcons Trim the Roster

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 5, 2009
The Falcons released 13 players Saturday and the list includes some familiar names. Former Georgia standouts Thomas Brown and D.J. Shockley were released along with two players from the team’s 2009 Draft class: cornerback William Middleton and defensive tackle Vance Walker. The team also released wide receiver Troy Bergeron, offensive lineman Michael Butterworth, wide receiver Robert Ferguson, [...]
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Some Business Before Week 1

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 3, 2009
On the scoreboard, the outcome of the final preseason game of 2009 wasn’t what the Falcons wanted. The Ravens are on their way home with a 20-3 win. In terms of experience and tune-ups, the Falcons got a what they needed. The Birds tested new rotations, got a look at some players on the bubble and gave [...]
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