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Atlanta Falcons

8/19/2006

Alge Crumpler, atl

Crumpler won't play in the preseason, Falcons coach Jim Mora said. Crumpler returned to practice in full team drills on Aug. 2 and is expected to play in Week 1. The tight end has the labrum and rotator cuff in his right shoulder repaired in late February after he appeared in his third straight Pro Bowl.

8/12/2006

Michael Koenen, atl

Koenen was 4-for-4 on field goal attempts, including a 40-yarder as time ran out to help the Atlanta Falcons beat the New England Patriots 26-23 in a preseason game on Friday.

7/31/2006

Brian Finneran, atl

The Falcons got the bad news they expected Monday: Finneran is out for the season after tearing up his left knee in practice. Finneran, one of quarterback Michael Vick's favorite targets, went down during a workout Sunday night as he practiced a one-on-one drill with rookie cornerback Jimmy Williams. An MRI confirmed that Finneran tore the anterior cruciate ligament, in addition to sustaining cartilage damage and a slight displacement of the knee cap. He will undergo sur

4/6/2006

Wayne Gandy, atl

Gandy was traded from the Saints to the Falcons on Thursday. Atlanta will be his fourth stop after spending time with the Rams, the Steelers and the Saints.

3/21/2006

John Abraham, atl

Abraham was traded to Atlanta on Tuesday as part of a three-way deal involving the Jets and the Broncos. The Pro Bowl defensive end had been seeking a trade the entire offseason after the Jets placed their franchise tag on Abraham for the second straight year. Abraham had 10.5 sacks in 2005.

3/17/2006

Lawyer Milloy, atl

The Falcons bolstered their secondary by signing 32-year-old safety Milloy to a three-year deal worth $6 million. Milloy was released by the Buffalo Bills two weeks ago because of salary cap reasons.

2/21/2006

John Abraham, atl

The New York Jets designated Abraham as their franchise player for the second straight year, meaning the standout defensive end will make at least $8.33 million this season. Abraham was unhappy with the team's decision last season and waited until the end of training camp to sign. He had 10.5 sacks in last season, but was hoping the team would sign him to a long-term contract.

12/26/2005

DeAngelo Hall, atl

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Hall is unlikely to play through his shoulder injury in Week 17. Hall left Saturday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs with a shoulder sprain.

12/24/2005

Keion Carpenter, atl

Carpenter has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Tamp Bay buccaneers because of an ankle injury. He will be replaced in the starting lineup by Antuan Edwards.

12/19/2005

Michael Vick, atl

Vick completed 12 of 32 passes for 122 yards and threw two interceptions in a 16-3 loss to the Bears Sunday. The Falcons' quarterback was nursing bruised ribs which he suffered while making a tackle after throwing an interception in last week's win over the New Orleans Saints. Vick rushed for just 35 yards on six carries against the Bears.

12/16/2005

Michael Vick, atl

Vick was removed from the Falcons' injury report after taking all the snaps with the first-team offense at practice on Thursday. The quarterback, who had been listed as probable originally, is nursing bruised ribs, and injury suffered while making a tackle after throwing an interception in Monday night's win over the New Orleans Saints. He will be in the starting lineup for Sunday night's matchup with the Chicago Bears.

12/15/2005

Michael Vick, atl

Vick missed the majority of the Falcons' practice on Wednesday, but following the workout, he guaranteed that he would be in the lineup for Sunday night's matchup with the Chicago Bears. The quarterback is nursing bruised ribs, and injury suffered while making a tackle after throwing an interception in Monday night's win over the New Orleans Saints. Officially, he is listed as probable.

12/13/2005

Michael Vick, atl

While making a tackle after throwing an interception in Monday night's meeting with the New Orleans Saints, Vick bruised his ribs on his right side, but returned to the Falcons' lineup for their next offensive series. However, the quarterback took a shot in the fourth quarter and aggravated the injury, forcing him to leave the game for good and undergo precautionary X-rays. The tests were negative, and the Falcons have listed Vick as day-to-day.

12/9/2005

Ronnie Heard, atl

Heard will replace Bryan Scott as Atlanta's starting free safety when the Falcons take on the New Orleans Saints Monday night.

12/2/2005

Lawyer Milloy, atl

Nursing the right foot injury he suffered in last weekend's loss to the Carolina Panthers, Milloy has been unable to practice with the Buffalo Bills this week, and he currently is listed as questionable on the team's injury report. According to head coach Mike Mularkey, the veteran safety will be a game-time decision for Sunday's meeting with the Miami Dolphins.

11/23/2005

Brady Smith, atl

Sidelined since Week 6 with a dislocated toe on his right foot, Smith is not expected to be ready for Thursday's matchup with the Detroit Lions. The defensive end has yet to resume practicing with the team, and there currently is no exact timetable for his return.

11/21/2005

Michael Vick, atl

Vick topped the 300-yard mark for just the second time in his NFL career, but it wasn't enough, as the Falcons lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, 30-27. The quarterback completed 21 of his 38 pass attempts for 306 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also rushed for 17 yards on four carries, but lost a fumble for the second consecutive contest.

Michael Jenkins, atl

After missing three weeks with a high ankle sprain, Jenkins was back in the Falcons' lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as anticipated. The receiver had a fairly productive return, hauling in five passes for 69 yards and a touchdown.

Roddy White, atl

White did not appear to be bothered by the hip injury that he suffered in an auto accident earlier in the week, turning in the best performance of his young career in Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons' rookie receiver finished with four catches for 108 yards.

11/20/2005

Michael Jenkins, atl

Jenkins has been activated for today's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

11/18/2005

Roddy White, atl

White reported no problems after returning to practice with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, and he plans to be available for Sunday's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The rookie receiver was held out of Wednesday's workout after injuring his hip in a minor auto accident earlier this week.

11/17/2005

Michael Jenkins, atl

Sidelined since Week 7 with a high ankle sprain, Jenkins returned to practice with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday, and barring any setbacks, he should be back in the lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Officially, the receiver has been listed as probable.

11/16/2005

Roddy White, atl

White did not practice with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday after getting into a minor auto accident the previous day. According to head coach Jim Mora, all tests were negative, and the rookie receiver plans to be available for Sunday's tussle with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

11/11/2005

Michael Jenkins, atl

Jenkins has yet to practice with the Atlanta Falcons this week, and it appears highly unlikely that he will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Green Bay Packers. The receiver, who has been nursing a high ankle sprain since a Week 7 victory over the New York Jets, officially has been listed as questionable.

11/10/2005

T.J. Duckett, atl

Duckett had hoped to return to the Falcons' backfield last Sunday, but the team decided to give him a little more time to recover from his sprained ankle. The running back, who has been sidelined since suffering the injury in a Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints, officially is listed as questionable on the Falcons' injury report, but he plans to play in this weekend's matchup with the Green Bay Packers.

11/8/2005

Michael Jenkins, atl

According to Falcons head coach Jim Mora, the team does not want to take any chances with Jenkins' high ankle sprain, meaning there is a good chance the receiver could be held out at least one more game. Jenkins suffered the injury in a Week 7 victory over the New York Jets, but was able to return to practice on a limited basis last week.

11/7/2005

Michael Vick, atl

Vick bounced back from the three-interception outing he had in the Falcons' last game to post his best passing performance of the 2005 campaign in Sunday's victory over the Miami Dolphins. The quarterback completed 22 of his 31 attempts for a season-high 228 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. He added 38 yards on eight carries as well.

Michael Jenkins, atl

Despite returning to practice with the Atlanta Falcons last week, Jenkins was inactive for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. The second-year receiver, who has been limited since spraining his ankle in a Week 7 victory over the New York Jets, was replaced in the starting lineup by rookie Roddy White. If Jenkins continues to show improvement over the next few days, he should be ready for the team's Week 10 battle with the Green Bay Packers.

11/6/2005

T.J. Duckett, atl

Duckett practiced with the Atlanta Falcons all week, but he will not play in Sunday's matchup with the Miami Dolphins. The running back, who has been sidelined since spraining his ankle in a Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints, should return to action next week.

11/4/2005

T.J. Duckett, atl

As he had hoped, Duckett returned to practice with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday and reported no major problems. The running back, who has been sidelined since spraining his ankle in a Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints, plans to be available for duty this weekend, even if it is in a limited role.

Michael Jenkins, atl

After returning to practice with the Falcons on Thursday, Jenkins is optimistic that he will be available for Sunday's meeting with the Miami Dolphins. The receiver, who has 15 catches for 249 yards and one touchdown in seven games this season, has been limited since spraining his ankle in a Week 7 victory over the New York Jets. Currently, he is listed as questionable for this weekend's action.

11/3/2005

Artie Ulmer, atl

Ulmer, who spent the past four seasons with Atlanta but has been out of football this year, has re-signed with the Falcons. The linebacker takes the roster spot of the released Antoine Cash.

Cam Newton, atl

Newton has been released by the Atlanta Falcons, opening a spot on the roster for former first-round pick Antuan Edwards, who signed with the team on Wednesday. Newton began the season on the Falcons' practice squad, but was promoted in September and appeared in three games, notching one tackle.

11/1/2005

T.J. Duckett, atl

Duckett used the Falcons' bye week to rest and receive treatment on his sprained ankle, and barring any setbacks, he will return to practice with the team in the coming days. The running back, who has been nursing the injury since a Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints, plans to be available for Sunday's matchup with the Miami Dolphins.

Michael Jenkins, atl

Jenkins hopes to expand his workouts later this week, as he continues to recover from the sprained ankle he suffered in a Week 7 victory over the New York Jets. The Falcons' receiver saw some limited work at practice on Monday, but he hasn't been cleared to resume running and cutting. In seven games this season, he has 15 catches for 249 yards and one touchdown.

10/25/2005

Brady Smith, atl

Smith likely won't be allowed to do much over the next couple of weeks after dislocating a toe on his right foot during Monday's victory over the New York Jets. The Falcons' defensive end, who has eight tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble in five games this season, will be re-evaluated following the team's bye to monitor his progress.

Warrick Dunn, atl

With T.J. Duckett sidelined with an ankle injury, Dunn was asked to shoulder the bulk of the rushing load for the Atlanta Falcons in Monday night's meeting with the New York Jets. The veteran running back did not disappoint, busting out for 155 yards on 24 carries -- both totals were season highs.

Michael Vick, atl

Vick posted a dismal 16.3 passer rating -- the worst of his NFL career -- in Monday night's victory over the New York Jets, going 11 of 26 for 116 yards, three interceptions and no touchdowns. The Falcons' quarterback also averaged just two yards per carry on nine rushes, but found the end zone twice on the ground in a 27-14 win. He was sacked three times and fumbled twice, both recovered by the Falcons.

T.J. Duckett, atl

As anticipated, Duckett was inactive for the Falcons' matchup with the New York Jets Monday night, due to a sprained ankle. The running back will used the team's bye week to rest and receive treatment in hopes of being ready when play resumes in Week 9. Warrick Dunn got the majority of the carries in his absence.

Michael Jenkins, atl

Jenkins was taken to the locker room to undergo X-rays after turning his ankle in the second half of Monday night's win over the New York Jets. All tests were negative, but the receiver was unable to return to the Falcons' lineup and has been listed as day-to-day. His status will be updated over the next week.

10/22/2005

T.J. Duckett, atl

Duckett has been downgraded to doubtful for Monday Night's contest against the New York Jets due to a right ankle injury. The running back missed practice on Friday.

10/21/2005

Brian Finneran, atl

Beginning with Monday night's matchup with the New York Jets, Finneran will step into a starting role for the Atlanta Falcons, replacing the struggling Dez White, who has been demoted to the bottom of the team's depth chart. In six games this season, Finneran has 19 catches for 238 yards and one touchdown.

10/20/2005

T.J. Duckett, atl

An MRI on Duckett's ailing right ankle confirmed the original diagnosis of a high sprain, but no significant damage was found. The running back has not practiced with the Falcons this week, and he's officially listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup with the New York Jets. Considering the Falcons have a bye next week, they'll likely choose to hold Duckett out and give him the extra time to fully recover.

10/17/2005

Warrick Dunn, atl

Dunn reached the century mark for the third time this season, finishing Sunday's win over the New Orleans Saints with exactly 100 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. The Falcons' running back also hauled in two passes for 15 yards.

Michael Vick, atl

Vick was able to jog off the field under his own power after apparently aggravating his sore right knee in the first half of Sunday's victory over the New Orleans Saints. The quarterback did not miss any time with the ailment and was back under center for the Falcons' next series. He finished the game 11 of 23 for 112 yards, one touchdown and an interception. In addition, Vick added 51 yards on eight carries.

T.J. Duckett, atl

Duckett was unable to return to the Atlanta Falcons' lineup after spraining his right ankle in the second quarter of Sunday's victory over the New Orleans Saints. The running back, who had his foot in a protective boot after the game, is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury. For now, he has been listed as day-to-day.

10/16/2005

Michael Vick, atl

ESPN is reporting that Vick is ready to go and will start for Atlanta in San Antonio against New Orleans. The quarterback reported no problems with the sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee.

10/14/2005

Michael Vick, atl

Vick reported no problems with his knee Thursday morning and was able to take the majority of the snaps with the Falcons' first-team offense for the second consecutive day. The quarterback, who is nursing a sprained medial collateral ligament, now is wearing just a protective sleeve on his knee, instead of the bulky brace he had on the previous week. He's currently listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the New Orleans Saints, but could be upgraded.

10/12/2005

Michael Vick, atl

Vick no longer was sporting a protective brace on his sprained right knee, as he was able to take part in the majority of the Falcons' practice on Wednesday. The quarterback, who missed the team's last game with the injury, will be re-evaluated on Thursday to see how his knee responds to the workout. He continues to be day-to-day.

Edgerton Hartwell, atl

Tests have confirmed that Hartwell indeed has a torn Achilles tendon, an injury suffered in Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots. The Falcons have placed the starting linebacker on injured reserve, officially putting an end to his 2005 season. Ike Reese is slated to fill the void in the lineup going forward.

Chris Cash, atl

Cash has been placed on injured reserve by the Atlanta Falcons, officially ending his 2005 campaign. The reserve cornerback, who finishes the year with 12 tackles in three games, suffered a broken right arm in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots.

Leigh Torrence, atl

The Atlanta Falcons have promoted Torrence from their practice squad, filling the roster spot of fellow cornerback Chris Cash, who will miss the rest of the season with a broken right arm. Torrence spent training camp with the Green Bay Packers, but was cut last month before being claimed off waivers by the Falcons.

10/10/2005

Edgerton Hartwell, atl

Hartwell is likely out for the season after suffering an Achilles tendon injury on Sunday. The Falcons' middle linebacker was replaced by Ike Reese after leaving the game in the third quarter. Hartwell finishes the season with 22 tackles in five games after signing with the Falcons in the offseason.

Chris Cash, atl

Cash was taken to the locker room after going down in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots, and he was diagnosed with a broken right arm. According to Falcons head coach Jim Mora, the reserve cornerback likely will miss the rest of the 2005 campaign.

Matt Schaub, atl

Schaub held his own in Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots, filling in for regular starter Michael Vick, who was held out because of a minor sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. He completed 18 of his 34 pass attempts for 298 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. In addition, Schaub converted a two-point conversion, finding receiver Brian Finneran.

10/9/2005

Michael Vick, atl

Due to lingering soreness in his knee, Vick will not play in Sunday's matchup with the New England Patriots. The quarterback, who has a minor sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, did not get as much practice time as he had hoped this week, and as a result, he was downgraded to questionable on the injury report on Saturday. Matt Schaub will get the starting nod in Vick's absence.

Matt Schaub, atl

With Michael Vick still hobbled by a minor sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, Schaub will get the starting nod for the Falcons in Sunday's meeting with the New England Patriots. The quarterback has appeared in all four games this season, but his action has been limited. He is 5 of 15 for 39 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.

10/8/2005

Michael Vick, atl

Vick has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots because of an injured right knee. Whether the quarterback plays is likely to be a gametime decision.

10/7/2005

Michael Vick, atl

As was the case the previous two days, Vick did some light running and agility drills on the side during the Falcons' practice on Friday, while backup Matt Schaub took the majority of the snaps with the first-team offense. Vick, who has a minor sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, remains optimistic that he will play in Sunday's matchup with the New England Patriots. Officially, he is listed as probable.

10/5/2005

Michael Vick, atl

Vick was limited to light running on the side during the Falcons' practice on Wednesday, but he reported no major problems with his slightly strained right knee. The quarterback said he plans to expand his involvement in the team's workouts over the next couple of days, and barring any setbacks, he will be under center for Sunday's matchup with the New England Patriots.

10/3/2005

Warrick Dunn, atl

Dunn averaged seven yards per carry and scored his first touchdown of the season and 50th overall of his NFL career in Sunday's victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Falcons' running back rushed 18 times, picking up 126 yards on the day.

Michael Vick, atl

After further evaluation, Vick has been diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee, an injury suffered in the second quarter of Sunday's victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Falcons' quarterback indicated that the ailment does not appear to be serious, and he was held out the rest of the game as a precautionary measure. Backup Matt Schaub took over following his departure.

10/2/2005

Michael Vick, atl

Vick re-injured his hamstring in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Vikings. The Falcons' quarterback was seen limping on the sidelines, and it is questionable if he'll return to the game. Matt Schaub has taken over under center for the Falcons.

9/28/2005

Jerome Pathon, atl

Pathon has signed with the Atlanta Falcons, agreeing to a one-year contract. After three seasons in New Orleans, the Saints released the former second-round draft pick in March, and Seattle signed him in late April. He was then cut by the Seahawks just prior to the start of the 2005 regular season.

9/27/2005

DeAngelo Hall, atl

Hall temporarily left Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills to undergo precautionary X-rays after banging his right shoulder. All tests were negative, and despite being in pain, the cornerback was able to return to the Falcons' lineup in the second half. He'll likely be limited in practice most of this week, but the team expects him to be ready for this weekend's matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.

9/26/2005

Michael Vick, atl

Vick was able to take the field in Sunday's meeting with the Buffalo Bills, despite missing some practice time early last week with a mild hamstring injury. The Falcons' quarterback finished the game 15 of 27 for 167 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. In addition, he rushed for 64 yards on nine carries and avoided being sacked.

9/22/2005

Brian Finneran, atl

Finneran is expected to see an increased role in the Falcons' offensive attack this week, as he is slated to step into the starting lineup should Dez White be forced to sit out with a hamstring injury. In two games this season, the veteran receiver has hauled in seven passes for 47 yards and a touchdown.

Michael Vick, atl

After missing Wednesday's workout, Vick was back under center for the Falcons during Thursday's practice and reported no problems with his troublesome hamstring. As a result, the quarterback has been upgraded from questionable to probable on the team's injury report. He twice was forced to leave last weekend's loss to the Seattle Seahawks with cramping in the back of his leg.

9/21/2005

Lawyer Milloy, atl

Milloy was unable to practice with the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday after undergoing surgery to repair his right thumb. The starting safety, who did not return to the lineup after suffering the injury in the second quarter of last week's game, currently is sporting a cast on his right hand. He has been listed as questionable on this week's injury report.

Michael Vick, atl

No serious problems were found with Vick's hamstring, but he'll probably be limited in practice this week as a precautionary measure. The Falcons' quarterback, who twice was forced to leave last weekend's loss to the Seattle Seahawks with cramping in the back of his leg, should be ready for Sunday's meeting with the Buffalo Bills, according to head coach Jim Mora.

9/20/2005

Chris Cash, atl

Cash has signed with the Atlanta Falcons, filling the roster spot of fellow cornerback Leigh Torrence, who was waived by the club on Monday. In 27 career games, including 17 starts, Cash has 120 tackles, two interception and two forced fumbles.

DeAndra Cobb, atl

Cobb has been waived by the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie running back, who was a sixth-round pick in this year's draft, will be replaced on the roster by safety Cam Newton.

Leigh Torrence, atl

Torrence has been waived by the Atlanta Falcons. The cornerback, who was claimed off waivers from the Green Bay Packers earlier this month, will be replaced on the roster by former Lion Chris Cash.

Cam Newton, atl

The Atlanta Falcons have promoted Newton from their practice squad. The rookie safety takes the roster spot of running back DeAndra Cobb, who was waived on Monday.

9/19/2005

Michael Vick, atl

Vick twice was forced to leave late in Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks, due to cramping in his left hamstring. The Falcons' quarterback, who was replaced in the lineup by backup Matt Schaub, will undergo several tests on Monday to determine if the ailment is anything more serious. Prior to his final departure, Vick was 11 for 19 for 123 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 43 yards on eight carries, but was sacked three times.

9/17/2005

Allen Rossum, atl

Rossum is listed as questionable for Atlanta's Sunday game at Seattle, because of a sore right hamstring. If the special teams ace/cornerback cannot go,look for Christian Morton to fill in on defense with Roddy White and/or Romby Bryant to be the kick returner and Bryant and/or DeAngelo Hall to return punts.

9/15/2005

Kevin Mathis, atl

An MRI has revealed that Mathis has tears in the anterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments in his left knee, as well as damage to his posterior capsule and hamstring. The Falcons' 31-year-old cornerback will be forced to undergo surgery and will miss the rest of the 2005 campaign. He will be placed on injured reserve.

Alge Crumpler, atl

Nursing a sore left knee since the Falcons' first preseason game last month, Crumpler has been limited in practice this week as a precautionary measure. The tight end, who reportedly is at about 90 percent, isn't expected to miss any game action, however. He'll be in the starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Seattle Seahawks.

9/14/2005

Kevin Mathis, atl

Mathis is scheduled to undergo an MRI after his left knee locked up in practice on Wednesday. The Falcons' cornerback has at least a sprain, according to head coach Jim Mora, and the team is afraid that the injury could be serious. He's already been ruled out of Sunday's meeting with the Seattle Seahawks.

9/13/2005

Warrick Dunn, atl

Dunn had a great night on Monday against the Eagles, rushing for 117 yards on 21 carries. Although the running back left briefly to receive intravenous fluids in the locker room, Dunn returned to the Falcons' lineup and finished the game. The pregame ejection of Philadelphia linebacker Jeremiah Trotter opened up the middle of the field for the Falcons' running game and Dunn took full advantage.

9/8/2005

Alge Crumpler, atl

Crumpler is expected to be in the Falcons' starting lineup for Monday night's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, but reportedly, he will be playing at less than full strength. The tight end has been limited since having his ailing left knee drained following the team's preseason finale.

Roddy White, atl

White made it through Wednesday's practice unscathed, and he will be available for Monday night's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Falcons head coach Jim Mora. The rookie receiver has been limited since suffering a high ankle sprain in an exhibition contest against the Baltimore Ravens on August 13, but he is not listed on this week's injury report.

9/4/2005

Jerome Pathon, atl

The Seahawks terminated Pathon's contract on Saturday, meaning the wide receiver is again looking for work. The Saints released the former second-round draft pick in March, and Seattle signed him in late April. The seven-year veteran has 259 career receptions for 3,332 yards and 15 touchdowns.

9/2/2005

Alge Crumpler, atl

To reduce some minor swelling in his left knee, Crumpler had the joint drained on Wednesday, making him unavailable for Thursday's preseason finale against the Miami Dolphins. According to Falcons head coach Jim Mora, the ailment has been a problem since the team's first exhibition contest.

8/30/2005

Brandon Mitchell, atl

After failing to make an impact in training camp, Mitchell has been released by the Atlanta Falcons. The veteran defensive end, who was a second-round pick in the 1997 NFL Draft, spent the last three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, notching 48 tackles and five sacks in 34 games over that span.

8/29/2005

Keith Brooking, atl

Brooking's strained quadriceps muscle has improved recently, and the Falcons expect the linebacker to make his preseason debut in Thursday's exhibition finale against the Miami Dolphins. However, his time will be limited, as the team does not want to risk further aggravation of the injury.

John Abraham, atl

Abraham has ended his extended holdout, reporting to camp with the Jets on Monday after signing the team's one-year, $6.67 million franchise tender. The defensive end, who was in search of a long-term deal, will not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, but he plans to be ready for the regular-season opener at Kansas City in a couple of weeks.

Jordan Beck, atl

Beck suffered a torn ligament in his left foot during Thursday's preseason game against Jacksonville and is likely out for the season. The Falcons are expected to put the rookie linebacker on the injured reserve list sometime before Tuesday's roster deadline. Beck was slotted as the backup to Ed Hartwell at middle linebacker this season. Undrafted rookie Antoine Cash will now fill that position.

8/26/2005

Michael Jenkins, atl

With three of the Falcons' top four receivers out with minor injuries, Jenkins picked up the slack in Thursday's exhibition game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, hauling in four passes for 35 yards and two touchdowns.

8/25/2005

Rich Coady, atl

After being released by the Atlanta Falcons earlier this week, Coady has signed with the Dallas Cowboys, replacing Izell Reese on the roster. The safety has spent five of his six NFL seasons with the St. Louis Rams since being selected in the third round of the 1999 Draft. He finished the 2004 campaign with 40 tackles and one forced fumble in 16 games, including five starts.

8/24/2005

Roddy White, atl

White continues to be limited by the high ankle sprain he suffered nearly two weeks ago, and the Falcons already have ruled him out of Thursday's exhibition game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Atlanta's first-round pick this year (No. 27 overall), White led the nation in receiving in 2004 with 1,452 yards for Alabama-Birmingham, and over the past two seasons combined, he hauled in 21 touchdown receptions.

8/22/2005

Brady Smith, atl

Smith continues to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from nerve-root decompression surgery, and the Falcons are confident that the nine-year veteran will be ready for the team's Week 1 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles on September 12. Although he likely won't play in Thursday's exhibition meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the defensive end is expected to be cleared for contact drills at practice this week.

Rich Coady, atl

Unable to make an impact in training camp, Coady has been released by the Atlanta Falcons. The safety has spent five of his six NFL seasons with the St. Louis Rams since being selected in the third round of the 1999 Draft. He finished the 2004 campaign with 40 tackles and one forced fumble in 16 games, including five starts.

8/20/2005

Jason Webster, atl

Webster sat out Atlanta's preseason game against the Tennessee Titans on Friday with a sore hamstring. The injury is not considered serious.

8/18/2005

Edgerton Hartwell, atl

Hartwell has been ruled out of Friday's exhibition meeting with the Tennessee Titans, due to a hyperextended right knee, an injury suffered in last weekend's preseason win over the Baltimore Ravens. The linebacker, who inked a six-year, $26.25 million contract with the Falcons over the offseason, has not practiced this week and is listed as day-to-day.

8/16/2005

Warrick Dunn, atl

Dunn might be limited over the next few days and his availability for Friday's exhibition game against the Tennessee Titans is up in the air, due to some soreness in his ankle. According to Falcons head coach Jim Mora, the injury is minor, and the veteran running back is listed as day-to-day. Dunn, who finished the team's first exhibition game with 10 carries for 48 yards, did not take part in practice on Monday.

8/15/2005

Roddy White, atl

White is expected to miss some time over the next several days after suffering a high ankle sprain in Saturday's exhibition game against the Baltimore Ravens. However, the injury is considered minor, and the Falcons anticipate that the rookie receiver will return to action shortly. He is listed as day-to-day.

8/10/2005

Warrick Dunn, atl

Dunn currently leads in the race for the Falcons' starting tailback job this season, a job he's held the last three years. The veteran running back finished the team's first exhibition game with 10 carries for 48 yards. His primary competition, T.J. Duckett, has been limited in training camp so far, due to a nagging hamstring injury.

7/31/2005

T.J. Duckett, atl

Duckett sat out his second straight practice and was in street clothes on Saturday due to a hamstring injury that he suffered in practice on Thursday. Although not believed to be serious, the Falcons will play it safe with this type of injury early in training camp. Over the past two seasons combined, Duckett is tied in 10th place with Clinton Portis for most rushing touchdowns in the league with 19.

Roddy White, atl

White reached an agreement with the Falcons on Sunday morning on a five-year deal that has a maximum value of close to $8 million and includes $4.75 million in guaranteed money. The Falcons' first-round pick this year (No. 27 overall) was on the practice field with his teammates by Sunday afternoon. White led the nation in receiving in 2004 with 1,452 yards for Alabama-Birmingham, and over the past two seasons combined, he hauled in 21 touchdown receptions.

7/30/2005

T.J. Duckett, atl

Duckett is listed as day-to-day after sitting out Friday's practice because of a hamstring injury.

7/25/2005

Erik Flowers, atl

Flowers has signed with the Atlanta Falcons in hopes of winning a job as a backup on the defensive line this season. The defensive end, who was a first-round pick in the 2000 NFL Draft, has spent time with three different teams over his five seasons in the league. Last year, he finished with seven tackles and one sack in nine games with the St. Louis Rams.

Jonathan Babineaux, atl

Babineaux has signed with the Atlanta Falcons, agreeing to a four-year contract. Official financial terms were not released, but reportedly, the deal is worth about $2.4 million, including a $1 million signing bonus. The defensive lineman was a second-round pick in this year's NFL draft out of the University of Iowa.

7/22/2005

John Abraham, atl

Still in search of a long-term deal, Abraham is expected to hold out when the New York Jets begin training camp next week. The defensive end was designated as the team's franchise player earlier this year, but he has yet to ink the one-year, $6.7 million contract currently on the table.

7/19/2005

Brady Smith, atl

Due to continued pain in his neck, Smith underwent a nerve-root decompression surgery on Saturday, according to the Atlanta Falcons. The defensive end will be sidelined for at least six weeks, meaning he will miss at least all of training camp and possibly the start of the 2005 regular season. In 16 games last year, Smith finished with 30 tackles, six sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception and a defensive touchdown.

7/16/2005

Rod Coleman, atl

Coleman was arrested on misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges Friday after allegedly cursing at a police officer when a vehicle in which the defensive lineman was a passenger was pulled over for speeding.

4/21/2005

Jerome Pathon, atl

Pathon has signed with the Seattle Seahawks. The receiver, who was released by the New Orleans Saints last month, struggled with a hamstring injury last season, but appeared in 15 games, finishing the campaign with 34 catches for 581 yards and one touchdown. He started seven contests, but served primarily as the Saints' No. 3 wideout behind Joe Horn and Donte' Stallworth.