June 30th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Pete Prisco of CBSSportsline.com has come out with his annual list of the Top 50 NFL players, and the Falcons have 2 players on the list. Here’s the two Falcons on the list: 31. Tony Gonzalez, TE, Falcons: Even at 33 he continues to put up huge numbers. Now that he’s in an offense with [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Falcons 2009 Training Camp Schedule
Below is a breakdown of the Falcons 2009 training camp practice schedule. Dates and times are subject to change: Sat., Aug. 1: 8:30 – 10:10 a.m; 3:45 – 5:25 p.m. (both practices open to the public). Sun., Aug. 2: 9:35 – 10:30 a.m; 3:45 – 5:50 p.m. (both practices open to the public). Mon. Aug. [...]
Former Falcon Milloy Not Talking About Plans for 09 Season
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that former Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy is not talking about his plans for the 2009 season: Former Pro Bowl safety Lawyer Milloy, clearly not wanting to burn any bridges, didn’t want to discuss his departure from the Falcons or his plans for next season. He has yet to sign with another [...]
Tags: Sixth-Round Pick LB Spencer Adkins Inks Deal
The Falcons today wrapped up a deal with sixth-round linebacker Spencer Adkins, who played his college ball at the University of Miami. Adkins recorded four sacks and six tackles for losses last season, finishing his career with 72 tackles, five sacks and one interception. The 5?11,” 246-pounder also registered 10 career tackles for losses for [...]
Newberry Working on Playing Guard
Former two-time Pro Bowler Jeremy Newberry, who singed with the Falcons earlier this month, has been working out at guard. “I’m learning guard,” Newberry said. “I’ve been taking reps the last couple of days at guard.” Newberry, a 12-year veteran, played some tackle early in his career. “I don’t’ think they’ll move me back to [...]
Falcons Trade for Gonzalez the 8th Best offseason Move
Mike Florio of SportingNews.com wrote the top 10 moves of the offseason, and has the Falcons trading for Tony Gonzalez comes in at number eight. Read below: 8. Atlanta Falcons Trade for Gonzalez Tight end Tony Gonzalez wanted out of Kansas City, badly. Last year, he took the fight public. And he didn’t get traded. [...]
GM Dimitroff Feels Falcons Will be Better in 09
The Falcons are coming off a playoff birth in 2008, and GM Thomas Dimitroff seems confident in today’s Atlanta Journal Constitution that the team will be even better in 09: The Falcons went 11-5 with a playoff berth. Expectations have gone from extraordinarily low to extraordinarily high, and GM Thomas Dimitroff doesn’t have a problem [...]
Falcons Sign Third-Round Pick Chris Owens
The Falcons today announced the signing of another draft pick, third-round cornerback Christopher Owens. The team also released offensive lineman Renardo Foster and kicker/punter Robbie Dehaze.
