Falcons release rookie receiver Gonzalez

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons today released wide receiver Tony Gonzalez.

Gonzalez, 5-10, 192 pounds was originally signed by the Falcons as a rookie free agent on May 19, 2008. He is a graduate of Boston College where he played for three seasons (2004-06) with Falcons 2008 first round draft selection Matt Ryan. During his senior campaign in 2006, Gonzalez finished with 89 career receptions for 1,186 yards and 12 touchdowns.