The Falcons announced three roster moves, placing the team at the 75-man limit mandated by the NFL by Sept. 1.
Falcons starters looking forward to increased playing time in Game 3 of the preseason as the Chargers come to the Georgia Dome.
On a defense where opportunities are more abundant than on the offensive side of the ball, a number of Falcons rookies will have the opportunity to play against the St. Louis Rams.
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.
Over the next two weeks AtlantaFalcons.com will review the Falcons 2008 four games at a time. This week, we look at the first four contests which included the emergence of Michael Turner as one of the team's primary weapons on offense.
Return man Jerious Norwood has emerged as one of the league's best at returning kickoffs. He and the Falcons special teams will look to make an impact this weekend in Philly. That and more in the Wednesday Notebook.
Similar teams face off Sunday in the Georgia Dome as the Falcons (3-2) host the Chicago Bears (3-2). Both teams look to establish a run game and attack the quarterback on defense. More in the Scouting Report.
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.
Center Todd McClure said improving on third down can be a key component as the Falcons fine-tune for the third road trip of the season -- a trip to Lambeau Field to face the Packers.