8:48 PM ET, Fri September 03, 2010

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.

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Undrafted rookie Junior Galette excited about making New Orleans Saints roster

Times-Picayune — He was one of the surprises of training camp

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New Orleans Saints release quarterback Patrick Ramsey

Times-Picayune — Second-year pro Chase Daniel wins backup job

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Report: Darren Sharper will be placed on the New Orleans Saints' reserve PUP list

Times-Picayune — He will miss the first six weeks of the season

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New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees is a sure-bet for your fantasy team

Times-Picayune — Breaking down the Saints for fantasy football players

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New Orleans Saints reportedly release tailback Ladell Betts

Times-Picayune — Veteran was trying to come back from 2009 knee surgery

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Safety 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: ...

Atlanta Falcons 3 hours ago

Morris says cuts will be difficult; team may keep as many as six WRs

Bucs Beat | St. Petersburg Times — Raheem Morris said the Bucs will face some tough decisions in order to cut their roster from 75 to 53 players by Saturday's deadline. In fact, the team may decide to keep as many as six receivers and he expects a few more to find work with other NFL teams. "Today is the tough day and we've got to make decisions here in a bit,'' Morris said. "But it's a positive thing that the cuts and the roster moves will be difficult. That means we're getting better, we're going in the right direction. There will be some guys off this 75-man roster that will ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5 hours ago

Freeman getting used to playing with injury

Bucs Beat | St. Petersburg Times — Josh Freeman conducted a very successful test of his broken right (throwing) thumb last night, leaving the Bucs encouraged that he'll be fine when the season opens next Sunday. But his injury will cause him to modify some things. According to coach Raheem Morris, Freeman has been testing different methods of gripping the ball and will probably wear a glove on his throwing hand against Cleveland. "I told you he tossed it back and forth in practice and you saw him grip the ball and kind of get a feel for how it feels and how it’s comfortable and what he wants to do," Morri...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5 hours ago

Bucs finish a bend but don’t break preseason

Bucs Report | Tampa Tribune — By IRA KAUFMAN TAMPA—If the preseason is any indication, yards will be a lot easier to come by against the Buccaneers than points. While fashioning a 2-2 exhibition slate, Tampa Bay yielded 80 first downs and the Bucs were outgained by 306 yards as opponents averaged 19 more snaps per…

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