Atlanta Falcons Headlines
Falcons' defense looking better on third down (AP)
Peria Jerry is back, Dunta Robinson seems ready to return and the Atlanta Falcons are feeling better about their defense. Though third-down efficiency and penalties are still a concern, but coach Mike Smith is more confident with the season opener at Pittsburgh only two weeks away. In Atlanta's 16-6 victory two days ago at Miami, the Dolphins were 2 for 12 on third down. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:54:25 PDT - via Yahoo! Sports
Falcons want more than a winning record in 2010 (The Canadian Press)
ATLANTA - Mike Smith believes the foundation for the 2010 version of the Atlanta Falcons was set in the closing weeks of last season. [read full article]
Posted Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:45:22 PDT - via Yahoo! Sports
Falcons trade Ojinnaka to Pats for draft pick (The Canadian Press)
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons traded guard Quinn Ojinnaka to the New England Patriots for an undisclosed draft pick on Monday. [read full article]
Posted Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:25:22 PDT - via Yahoo! Sports
Falcons trade G Ojinnaka to Patriots (AP)
The Atlanta Falcons traded guard Quinn Ojinnaka to the New England Patriots for an undisclosed draft pick on Monday. Ojinnaka is suspended without pay for the season opener for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. He was arrested in May 2009 and charged with battery after his wife confronted him over his contact with a female friend on Facebook. [read full article]
Posted Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:12:30 PDT - via Yahoo! Sports
Falcons trade Quinn Ojinnaka to the Patriots (The National Football Post)
The Atlanta Falcons have traded offensive lineman Quinn Ojinnaka to the New England Patriots for an undisclosed... [read full article]
Posted Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:25:11 PDT - via Yahoo! Sports
Falcons lose Meier but are fine at receiver (The Canadian Press)
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith says the team is not seeking help at receiver after losing rookie Kerry Meier for the season. [read full article]
Posted Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:06:29 PDT - via Yahoo! Sports
Falcons lose rookie Meier to knee injury (The Canadian Press)
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons have lost rookie receiver Kerry Meier to a season-ending knee injury. [read full article]
Posted Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:59:23 PDT - via Yahoo! Sports
Falcons lose rookie WR Meier for season (AP)
The Atlanta Falcons have lost rookie receiver Kerry Meier to a season-ending knee injury. Meier, a fifth-round pick from Kansas, suffered the injury in Thursday night's 28-10 preseason loss to the New England Patriots. No details of the injury were immediately available. The 6-foot-3 Meier was expected to provide depth and possibly compete for job as the No. [read full article]
Posted Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:35:39 PDT - via Yahoo! Sports
Kerry Meier out for the season (The National Football Post)
The Atlanta Falcons have placed rookie wide receiver Kerry Meier on injured reserve, ending his season. [read full article]
Posted Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:05:12 PDT - via Yahoo! Sports
Patriots WR Wes Welker back on field after knee surgery (SportingNews.com)
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker on Thursday provided the best evidence yet that he’ll be on the field for the team's season opener. More than seven months after reconstructive knee surgery, the 2009 All-Pro played in New England's exhibition game against the Atlanta Falcons. It was a surprise to see him back on the field so soon, although he has been participating in full-contact drills in training camp. He entered the game for New England's second play from scrimmage, then proceeded to catch the first two balls thrown to him for 20... [read full article]
Posted Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:19:00 PDT - via Yahoo! Sports
Welker back, Brady shines as Pats win (AP)
It was a short little pass over the middle, nothing special. Try telling that to the New England Patriots. Wes Welker was back just seven months after tearing up his left knee, and Tom Brady wasted no time going to his favorite receiver in a 28-10 preseason victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night. [read full article]
Posted Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:41:32 PDT - via Yahoo! Sports
Dimitroff enjoys Falcons' practice against Pats (AP)
The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons were in their final segment of Tuesday morning's combined practice when Thomas Dimitroff took a step back. Make that a few steps back. Instead of assuming his usual practice spot close to the sideline, Atlanta's general manager sought a big-picture look at the 11-on-11 team drill. [read full article]
Posted Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:00:20 PDT - via Yahoo! Sports
Dimitroff enjoys Falcons' practice vs Pats (The Canadian Press)
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons were in their final segment of Tuesday morning's combined practice when Thomas Dimitroff took a step back. [read full article]
Posted Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:16:31 PDT - via Yahoo! Sports
Vinatieri seals late Patriots win
New England Patriots leave it late to beat Atlanta Falcons - plus an NFL round-up. [read full article]
Posted Mon, 10 Oct 2005 00:45:16 GMT - via BBC Sport
