Game notes from the Candlestick Park press box on the Falcons-49ers Week 5 match up.
Brian Williams chose to rejoin with former teammates and coaches and became an Atlanta Falcon when he was released. Now his play is making an immediate impact.
The Falcons are preparing to open the season against Miami and Wildcat formation. That and more in this edition of the Wednesday Notebook.
Head Coach Mike Smith said newly-acquired defensive back Brian Williams is familiar with some things the Falcons do defensively since it's a variation of what Smith ran in Jacksonville.
Rookie cornerback Christopher Owens talked about his first game experience and the Falcons returned to work in Flowery Branch on Monday. That and more in the Training Camp Notebook.
Game notes from the Ford Field press box on the Falcons-Lions preseason matchup.
A host of Falcons grew up or played college football in the state of Georgia, meaning they didn't have to travel far to continue their football career as members of the NFL.
With two starters from 2008 now playing for other teams, the Falcons face certain changes at the linebacker position. But the team has made moves to fill holes with veterans and youthful talent. More on the linebackers in this "Camp Preview."
Through a $550,000 grant by the NFL Youth Football fund, 150 current and former NFL players and coaches, including five members of the Atlanta Falcons, have held or will hold free youth football camps in 2009.