Archive for March, 2008

A Message from New Falcons Coach Mike Smith

Falcons Release QB Joey Harrington

  The Falcons announced the release of quarterback Joey Harrington on Wednesday.  The Falcons now have only two quarterbacks on the roster, having previously released backup Byron Leftwich.  The team is expected to select a quarterback in the upcoming April NFL Draft.  Harrington was drafted third overall in 2002 by Detroit only to be released [...]

Release Of Team Humanitarian Leaves Hole In Heart Of Falcons

  Reaction to the release of Falcons running back and beloved humanitarian Warrick Dunn continues.  Head coach Mike Smith says the decision was not an easy one, as Dunn’s successes on and off the field and well-known reputation as an all-around class act made it hard to say good-bye.  The release came after the Falcons [...]

Power Back in the Fold: Falcons Land Deal with RB Turner

The Falcons have the player they want in order to try and establish the new power running game that new coach Mike Smith wants to install.  Late Sunday afternoon the team announced they have agreed to terms with former Chargers running back Michael Turner.  The deal is worth $34.5 million over six years according to [...]

Falcons Sign Texans CB Von Hutchins

From: AtlantaFalcons.com The Falcons today agreed to terms with four-year veteran cornerback Von Hutchins. Hutchins was originally selected in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He spent two seasons in a Colts uniform before joining the Houston Texans in 2006. Hutchins career totals include 142 tackles (112 solo), two [...]

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