Wayne Gandy is a Falcon again. The 14-year veteran started five games for the club last season before tearing an ACL. He said he's devoted to not letting his career end with an injury.
Matt Ryan's homecoming had its moments Sunday afternoon, but Brian Westbrook and a stingy Eagles' defense that limited the Falcons to just seven points -- all in the first half -- dropped the Birds to 4-3.
The Falcons will use Saturday's preseason game against the Colts to measure improvements from last week's loss at Jacksonville. They'll do so against a proven opponent that has lost just 17 games in the past five regular seasons.
Joey Harrington will start at quarterback for the Falcons when the Indianapolis Colts visit for the second preseason game of 2008. That and more in J. Michael Moore's training 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.
Justin Blalock, who started 14 games at guard last season, feels stronger mentally and physically as he enters his second season in the NFL.
New Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan admitted he was nervous in his first practice, but is more than ready to take the next steps in developing into an NFL signal caller. That and more in the Mini Camp Notebook.
Eight Falcons players, including linebacker Michael Boley, helped more than 40 kids with their holiday shopping Tuesday night at Dick's Sporting Goods.
The Falcons (3-8) and Rams (2-9) clash Sunday in St. Louis in search of victory. Both teams have been hit hard by injuries and are looking for momentum to carry through the final month of the regular season.