The Atlanta Falcons announced the release of seven players Friday afternoon.
With one notable exception, the Atlanta Falcons have achieved the coaching staff’s major goal of the preseason: stay healthy.
The Atlanta Falcons today announced the re-signing of tight end Justin Peelle, linebacker Coy Wire, defensive tackle Jason Jefferson, offensive lineman Ben Wilkerson, linebacker Tony Gilbert and safety Jamaal Fudge. The Falcons also inked exclusive rights contracts with running back Jason Snelling, cornerback Brent Grimes and safety Antoine Harris.
The Falcons gave up more than 300 passing yards at Green Bay while this week's opponent, the Bears, opened up a big air attack to beat the Lions. Thoughts on improving and more in the Wednesday Notebook.
Official Falcons-Packers game notes from the Lambeau Field press box following the Falcons 27-24 win.
Quarterback Matt Ryan said he has "good stuff on tape" to learn from after the Falcons first preseason game. Details and more news in J. Michael Moore's camp notebook.
Sam Baker was the only Falcons draft pick along the offensive line, but some favorable answers on injuries and contributions from free agents new and old could strengthen the group in 2008.
More than a dozen Falcons players went fishing Wednesday afternoon with combat-wounded veterans on Lake Lanier. It was a time to relax, share stories and go after some elusive prey.
Return man Allen Rossum was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday as the Falcons made roster moves to prepare for the start of the 2007 season. Kicker Billy Cundiff was among the veterans that were released as all draft picks on the active roster made the 53-man cut.