June 15th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Falcons have signed fifth-round pick OT Garrett Reynolds to a four-year deal. Reports say that his deal is worth just over $1.93 million. Reynolds, whose uncle is former 49′er Jack “Hacksaw” Reynolds, played at the University of North Carolina. He’ll get a signing bonus of nearly $180,000. The 6?7,” 309-pounder was a three-year starter [...]
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Falcons Pickup Veteran Center Newberry
ProFootballTalk.com reports that the Falcons have come to terms with center Jeremy Newberry. The Falcons announced the move of grabbing the veteran center earlier today. The team had great interest in Newberry after Todd McClure wasn’t happy with his contract. McClure has missed only one game and has been the Falcons starting center since 2000. [...]
Birds Officially Release QB Vick
The release that the Falcons knew one day would come finally happened today, as the team officially relinquished their contractual rights to quarterback Michael Vick. “Michael remains suspended by the NFL. However, in the event NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell decides to reinstate Michael, we feel his best opportunity to re-engage his football career would be [...]
Ojinnaka Not Talking About Recent Arrest
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that OT Quinn Ojinnaka is not talking when it comes to his recent arrest: Falcons offensive tackle Quinn Ojinnaka declined comment Wednesday on being charged with battery last month after his arrest for a domestic dispute with his wife. He was at Falcons headquarters for organized team activities. “OTAs are going [...]
Falcons Sign Their First Two Draft Picks
The Falcons have inked cornerback William Middleton, their fifth-round draft pick, and defensive tackle Vance Walker, their seventh-round selection. Middleton, an Atlanta native, had seven career interceptions at Furman, including four in his senior season. Walker had 13 sacks and 110 tackles in his career at Georgia Tech.
Guard Clabo Signs His Restricted Free Agent Contract
Offensive guard Tyson Clabo has signed his restricted free agent contract with the Falcons after starting all 16 games for the first time in his career. Clabo was part of an offensive line that helped the Falcons finish second in the NFL with an average of 152.7 yards per game. In other roster moves, the [...]
