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Lunch Break: Signal Caller Summary
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 [...]
Posted in Featured, Lunch Break, Offseason Also tagged Chris Redman, John Parker Wilson, Matt Ryan, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, poll, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thomas Dimitroff Comments closed
Offseason Begins with Roster Moves
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 [...]
Posted in News, Offseason, Roster Moves Also tagged Andy Strickland, Antoine Smith, Black Schlueter, Danny Baugher, Glenn Sharpe, James Swinton, Jose Valdez, Maurice Lucas, Rob Bruggeman Comments closed
The Moves Keep a Comin’
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 [...]
Posted in News, Roster Moves Also tagged Georgia, Jeremy Clark, New York Giants, practice squad Comments closed
Falcons Shuffle Practice Squad
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 [...]
Posted in News, Roster Moves Also tagged Chris Redman, Jerious Norwood, John Parker Wilson, Matt Ryan, Ovie Mughelli, practice squad Comments closed
Finding Familiar Territory
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 [...]
Posted in Falcons in the Community Also tagged Chauncey Davis, Curtis Lofton, Falcons in the Community, Hometown Huddle, Matt Ryan, Mike Schneck, Stephen Nicholas, Thomas Johnson, video Comments closed
Sunday Moves Include Big News
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), [...]
Posted in News, Roster Moves Also tagged Adam Schefter, Brian Williams, Erik Coleman, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, practice squad, Robert James, Thomas Dimitroff, Twitter, Tye Hill, Vance Walker Comments closed
Falcons Trim the Roster
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, [...]
Posted in News, Preseason, Roster Moves Also tagged Aaron Kelly, Ben Hartsock, breaking news, Harry Douglas, Head Coach Mike Smith, injury, Jamie Winborn, Jason Elam, Jason Rader, John Parker Wilson, Jose Valdez, Keith Zinger, Marty Booker, Maurice Lucas, Michael Butterworth, Michael Koenen, Mike Schneck, Ovie Mughelli, Preseason, Quinn Ojinnaka, Robert Ferguson, Robert James, Thomas Brown, Thomas Dimitroff, Troy Bergerson, Vance Walker, Verron Haynes, William Middleton Comments closed
Some Business Before Week 1
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 [...]
Posted in Gameday, Preseason Also tagged Baltimore Ravens, Head Coach Mike Smith, Kroy Biermann, Matt Ryan, Peria Jerry, Preseason, Thomas Brown, Troy Bergeron Comments closed

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