Archive for November, 2008

Birds Put TE Hartsock on IR; Sign TE Rader

The Falcons today placed tight end Ben Hartsock on season-ending injured reserve. A free-agent acquisition this past offseason, Hartsock injured his toe during Sunday’s 45-28 victory against the Carolina Panthers. In a corresponding move, the team signed tight end Jason Rader, who had two previous stints with the Falcons this season

Vick Pleads Guilty to Dogfighting Charges

Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, already serving a prison sentence for federal dogfighting charges, pleaded guilty to a state dogfighting charge Tuesday. Vick was in a Virginia court room Tuesday and entered his guilty plea in an effort to hasten his early release. He is currently serving a 23-month jail sentence in Leavenworth, Kansas [...]

WR White Misses Second Straight Practice

Roddy White has not taken the practice field for the past two days, missing the session on Thursday due to a back injury according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The paper says that the teams leading WR is expected to go on Sunday when the Falcons host the Carolina Panthers, but to date, he has [...]

Falcons Fall at Home for the First Time in 08; Lose 24-20 to Denver

With all odds against them, the Denver Broncos found themselves backed into a corner by injuries heading to Atlanta. Earlier this week, they signed running back Tatum Bell to help give them some depth at running back voided by injury. Also, with two linebackers out, the Broncos decided to start fullback Spencer Larsen at middle [...]

Week 11 Preview: Falcons Ready to Battle the Broncos

The Atlanta Falcons have turned around what was a disaster 2007, and now at 6-3 are talking about the second season as if there is a legit shot for this team to make the playoffs. And there is. This week they play host to the 5-4 Denver Broncos, a team that despite being just a [...]

Falcons-Broncos Wednesday Injury Report

DENVER BRONCOS Practice Report Wednesday Practice not complete ATLANTA FALCONS Practice Report DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE Wednesday T Sam Baker (hip, back), K Jason Elam (left hip), DT Kindal Moorehead (foot) LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE Wednesday DE John Abraham (neck), CB Brent Grimes (knee, ankle), DT Grady Jackson (knee), T Todd Weiner (knee) FULL [...]

Falcons Release Jennings; Promote Miller from Practice Squad

Today the Falcons released receiver and return specialist Adam Jennings and signed defensive end Brandon Miller from the practice squad. Jennings, a former sixth-round draft pick from Fresno State, led the team with 23 punt returns for 151 yards. He did not have a reception this season and had only six catches for 62 yards [...]

Falcons Now 6-3 After Topping Saints 34-20

Atlanta continued its challenge for dominance of the NFC South division as it beat rival New Orleans for the first time in the last two years. A lack of mistakes on offense for Atlanta and well-played defense solidified the win for the Falcons even though the Saints staged a fourth quarter rally . Saints QB [...]

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