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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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Ryan Will Not Play Against Eagles

By J. Michael Moore | Published: November 30, 2009
Head Coach Mike Smith confirmed Monday afternoon that quarterback Matt Ryan (toe) will not play next Sunday against the Eagles. The second-year player will work with the training staff and the team will re-evaluate his condition after the game. Chris Redman, who led the team to a 20-17 victory over the Bucs after Ryan’s injury, will [...]
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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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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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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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Notes on Falcons, Patriots Inactives

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 27, 2009
No Wes Welker for the Patriots. No Jerious Norwood for the Falcons. Not exactly a 1:1 exchange, but it’s close. Welker, who has 12 catches for 93 yards in one game this season, is Tom Brady’s favorite target in blitz situations.  He’s also pretty good in the regular offense — team-leading 11 catches for 1,165 yards last season. Norwood [...]
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Panthers Without Two Starters

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 20, 2009
Few surprises on the Falcons inactive list, which was just confirmed in the Georgia Dome press box but the Panthers will be without a pair of defensive starters. Atlanta inactives include: QB John Parker Wilson (thrid quarterback) CB Tye Hill S William Moore LB Spencer Adkins G Quinn Ojinnaka OT Garrett Reynolds DT Trey Lewis FB Verron Haynes Panthers inactives include: QB A.J. Feeley (third quarterback) RB [...]
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Finding a Defensive Groove

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 13, 2009
The Falcons defense took a lot of heat through the preseason and, at least through the opening quarter of the 2009 season, it seems some of it wasn’t completely deserved. Atlanta sacked Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington twice in the opening period of Sunday’s game. One came with a fumble, which was recovered by defensive tackle Jonathan [...]
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Williams to Start for Grimes

By J. Michael Moore | Published: September 13, 2009
News from the Falcons starting lineup, where new cornerback Brian Williams is slated to start ahead of cornerback Brent Grimes. Also on the inactive list, several Falcons who won’t suit up against the Dolphins, including recently-acquired cornerback Tye Hill. Second-round pick William Moore (hamstring) will also not play. Other Falcons inactives include: QB John Parker Wilson (third quarterback) LB [...]
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