The Falcons will get a glimpse of their future on Friday, as the team announced today that high-profile rookie QB Matt Ryan will get the start when the team takes on the Titans at the Georgia Dome. Ryan has had some ups and downs so far in the preseason, and so far has completed 17 [...]
Archive for August, 2008
WR Horn Back at Practice; Says He Still Wants Out
While he continues to want out of Atlanta for a chance at more playing time, wide out Joe Horn did return to practice Thursday following a bout with a hamstring ailment. Coach Mike Smith said, “He’s been working with the trainers and running some routes, almost full speed. We got him some snaps. So we’ll [...]
Harrington Gets Start For Weekend Exhibition With Indianapolis
The Falcons will start QB Joey Harrington for Saturday night’s exhibition with the Indianapolis Colts at the Georgia Dome. Kickoff for the Falcons’ pre-season home opener is set for 7:30 p.m.
Redman Gets the Nod to Start the Falcons Preseason Opener
Long term these things usually mean little, but for now it’s a headline, and that is the Faclons have decided to go with veteran QB Chris Redman to start the preseason opener vs the Jags in Jacksonville on Saturday night. Redman edged out rookie Matt Ryan for the start, but that for sure does not [...]
Falcons Waive LB James
The Falcons released injured linebacker Robert James on Tuesday. James was selected out of Arizona State in the fifth round of this year’s draft. In 42 games at ASU, James racked up 174 tackles, five-and-a-half sacks and five interceptions.
Rookie CB Jackson Shares His Thoughts on Camp
Rookie CB Chevis Jackson has written a blog entry on Prolebrity, a site that was founded by professional athletes to share their thoughts with fans. Below is the entry: Hey Everyone…I’m into the first week of Falcons Camp and other than the heat and the fact that the vets are making me carry all of [...]


August 18th, 2008
Matt Loede
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