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Falcons release two, set to make final cuts today
Atlanta Journal-Constitution — His name is Jonathan Mark Woods, but people call him "Bear" for short. Bear Woods, who played middle linebacker in the exhibition finale Thursday against Jacksonville, is waiting to hear some news from the Falcons.
33 mins agoSafety Eric Brock, FB Dan Klecko released by Falcons
Atlanta Falcons with D. Orlando Ledbetter | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Dan Klecko released by the Falcons. Safety Eric Brock and fullback Dan Klecko was released by the Falcons on Friday, according to their agents. Brock was on the practice squad last season. He went on the active roster on Dec. 22, 2009 after safety Antoine Harris was placed on injured reserve. Brock was waived on Feb. 9 and was re-signed August 17. ESPN’S Adam Schefter tweeted earlier in the day that Klecko was released before his agent confirmed the move. The Falcons would not confirm any moves and said the roster moves would be released on Saturday. Here’s Schefter’s tweet: ...
4 hours agoWhat the players had to say after Jacksonville loss
Atlanta Falcons with D. Orlando Ledbetter | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Falcons quarterback Chris Redman (8), left, is sacked by Jaguars defensive end Larry Hart (59) during first half action. Associated Press JACKSONVILLE – Backup quarterback Chris Redman started against the Jacksonville Jaguars and turned in a solid performance. Redman completed 15 of 22 passes for 142 yards and had a quarterback rating of 85.8. He played the first half before giving way to John Parker Wilson. Here’s what Redman and some of the players had to say after the game: QB CHRIS REDMAN ON THE OFFENSE: “I thought the group did well. The offensive line did a good job. We tur...
19 hours agoFalcons rest starters, lose to Jaguars
Atlanta Journal-Constitution — JACKSONVILLE -- Falcons coach Mike Smith is clearly not a gambling man. Not willing to risk even the slightest injury, Smith rested most of his starters in the final exhibition game against Jacksonville on Thursday at EverBank Field.
19 hours agoFalcons offense takes a pass on a final tune-up
Atlanta Journal-Constitution — JACKSONVILLE -- Instead of getting a final tune-up for the regular season, the entire starting offense was given the night off.
19 hours agoFalcons coach Mike Smith explains decision to rest starters
Atlanta Falcons with D. Orlando Ledbetter | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Falcons coach Mike Smith addressing the media after the 13-9 loss to Jacksonville. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/dledbetter@ajc.com) JACKSONVILLE – The Falcons elected to rest their starters in the preseason finale on Thursday night. Jacksonville’s reserves went on to post a 13-9 victory over the Falcons. After the game, Falcons head coach Mike Smith addressed the media. OPENING STATEMENT “Yeah, we came into the game wanting to take a good look at a lot of guys. We had an opportunity to do that. I felt like we played fast early on in the game and I thought we made some plays on def...
21 hours agoTony Gonzalez launches 1,000th catch contest
Atlanta Falcons with D. Orlando Ledbetter | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — 100813 Atlanta - GONZALEZ FIRST DOWN - Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) makes a first down catch as he is brought down by Chiefs cornerback Brandon Carr (39) during 1st quarter action in the exhibition season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Friday, August 13, 2010. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is having a 1,000th Catch Twitter Contest with the winner earning the autographed game glove and a trip for two to Atlanta to re-enact the catch with Gonzalez. Gonzalez needs just one catch for his 1,000 career re...
September 2, 2010Gil Brandt picks Matt Ryan to win league MVP award
Atlanta Falcons with D. Orlando Ledbetter | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — 00813 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) loosens up for the exhibition season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Friday, August 13, 2010. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com JACKSONVILLE – Gil Brandt, of Sirius NFL radio and NFL.com, is all-in on the Falcons. On Sirius NFL Radio last night, while talking to Dr. Falcon on the air, he announced that he’s selecting Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan to win the NFL’s MVP award. “I think he’s going to be a big factor in the success of that team,” Brandt said on ...
September 2, 2010Matt Ryan is ready for his final preseason tune-up
Atlanta Falcons with D. Orlando Ledbetter | Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) calls signals during first quarter NFL preseason football action against the Miami Dolphins in Miami, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan likely won’t be on the field for long in the final exhibition game. In last season’s preseason finale, the Falcons were defeated by the Baltimore Ravens, 20-3. Ryan completed his only pass, a 13-yard completion to wide receiver Roddy White. Running back Michael Turner had 12 yards on just two carries. With the passing game clearly being off trac...
September 2, 20105 burning Falcons questions heading into the exhibition finale
Atlanta Journal-Constitution — FLOWERY BRANCH -- The preseason has been a massive experimentation period for the Falcons, especially on defense.
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| Fri 8/13 | vs Kansas City | W 20 - 10 | |
| Thu 8/19 | vs New England | L 10 - 28 | |
| Fri 8/27 | at Miami | W 16 - 6 | |
| Thu 9/2 | at Jacksonville | L 9 - 13 | |
| Sun 9/12 | at Pittsburgh | 1:00 pm EDT | |
| Sun 9/19 | vs Arizona | 1:00 pm EDT | |
| Sun 9/26 | at New Orleans | 1:00 pm EDT |
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