The Atlanta Falcons today completed a trade with the Denver Broncos, acquiring cornerback Domonique Foxworth for a 2009 seventh round draft pick, contingent on Foxworth’s playing time this season. Atlanta also claimed safety Jamaal Fudge off of waivers from Jacksonville and released cornerback Blue Adams and fullback Corey McIntyre.
The addition of Michael Turner in the offseason casts a new light on the Falcons running game. But there's plenty to be settled at Russell Falcons Training Camp as the Birds look to re-establish a solid ground attack.
Jason Elam highlights the changes made on special teams during the offseason. His steady leg and the philosophy of new special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong will come into view during Training Camp.
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.
The Falcons (2-6) look to avenge a Week 3 loss this weekend when they visit the Carolina Panthers (4-4). “We played them well the first time," defensive end John Abraham said. "We just slipped up at the end and lost the game.”
The Falcons (1-5) visit the Saints (1-4) this weekend for an NFC South contest. Wide receiver Michael Jenkins, who has two touchdown receptions this season, said the Falcons must prepare for an aggressive Saints defense.
Head Coach Bobby Petrino said quarterback Byron Leftwich will be the team's starter Oct. 21 against the Saints.
Falcons-Giants game notes and injury updates straight from the Georgia Dome press box.
Quarterback Byron Leftwich was sacked on fourth-and-goal to end a Falcons rally as Atlanta fell to the Tennessee Titans 20-13 at L.P. Field.