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QB Harrington Among Those Released by the Falcons

22 players were released by the Falcons today, the biggest two names were QB Joey Harrington and TE Marcus Pollard.  Also gone are OL D’Anthony Batiste, S Eric Brock, OL Michael Butterworth, S Deke Cooper, C Doug Datish, DE Willie Evans, CB Wilrey Fontenot, OL Kynan Forney, DE Brandon Miller, DT Rashad Moore, OL Terrance [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 30 2008

Falcons Make Roster Moves; DE Jackson Returns

The Falcons made several roster moves on Tuesday, including signing veteran defensive end Grady Jackson.  The team also placed cornerback Von Hutchins on the injured reserve list, released defensive lineman David Patterson and signed cornerback Glenn Sharpe.  Jackson was released by the Falcons after seven games last season and was signed by Jacksonville.  In 14 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 30 2008

Fifth-Round Pick Biermann and Falcons Come to Terms

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that the Falcons have come to terms on a 4-year deal with defensive end Kroy Biermann, the team’s fifth-round draft selection. Biermann, 6-foot-3, 241 pounds, played in 52 career games at the University of Montana and totaled 220 tackles and 32 sacks. Here is his bio from the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 26 2008

Falcons Waive 2007 6th Round Pick Doug Datish

The Falcons have waived C Doug Datish. A sixth-round pick in 2007, Datish spent his rookie year on injured reserve with a broken wrist. He’s versatile, healthy now, and figures to be claimed.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 23 2008

Falcons Come to Terms with 3rd Round WR Harry Douglas

The Falcons today signed receiver Harry Douglas, the team’s third-round selection in this past April’s draft.  He was the 84th pick over from Louisville.
Here is a rundown on Douglas from NFL.com
Harry Douglas might lack the ideal bulk you look for in a receiver. That hasn’t made it any easier for defenders to tackle the 5-foot-11 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 20 2008

Former 2nd Round Pick Williams Released

The Falcons have cut former second-round pick Jimmy Williams, just two seasons after drafting him.  The Daily Press reports that Williams came to offseason workouts at 230 pounds, which is 18 pounds over the weight he is listed at on the teams roster.  He also missed two of three days of a voluntary mini-camp for [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 17 2008