Atlanta Falcons: Roster trimmed down to 53 players
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks, left, defends against wide receiver Eric Weems during one on one plays at training camp in Flowery Branch on Thursday, August 4, 2011. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
In surprise moves, cornerback Dominique Franks and linebacker Spencer Adkins were released by the Falcons on Friday.
With a new defensive coordinator in Mike Nolan and secondary coach in Joe Danna, the dismissal of Franks is part of major renovation in the secondary.
Franks is the second cornerback from last season’s opening-day roster to be released. The team reached an injury settlement with Darrin Walls, who made the team last season as an undrafted free agent from Notre Dame, when they cut down from 90 to 75 players.
Offensive line coach Pat Hill confers with (66) guard Peter Konz and center Tyler Horn during the first day of minicamp in Flowery Branch on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. (CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM )
Franks played in 11 games last season and made four starts. He finished with 17 tackles, three passes defensed and had two interceptions. He was a fifth round pick in 2010.
Behind cornerbacks Brent Grimes, Dunta Robinson and Asante Samuel, the Falcons elected to keep Christopher Owens and Robert McClain.
Behind starting safeties Thomas DeCoud and William Moore, the Falcons retained veteran safety Chris Hope and rookie Charles Mitchell. Shann Schillinger was placed on injured reserve.
Adkins, who started in the playoffs against the New York Giants for Stephen Nicholas, was a sixth round pick in 2009.
The team also waived wide receiver Drew Davis, linebackers Pat Schiller and Rico Council, center Tyler Horn, wide receiver James Rodgers, cornerback Peyton Thompson, cornerback Marty Markett, wide receIver Marcus Jackson, offensive tackle Bryce Harris, linebacker Jerrell Harris, safety Suaesi Tuimaunei, defensive tackle Micanor Regis, running back Dimitri Nance and defensive lineman Conrad Obi.
Veterans fullback Mike Cox and long snapper Joe Zelenka were released.
Wide receiver Kerry Meier was waived injured.
The team reached injury settlements with tight end LaMark Brown and tackle Andrew Jackson.
Schiller played at Northern Illinois and amassed 239 tackles over his four-year career. He had 19 tackles for loss, three sacks and eight passes defensed. He had a strong game against Jacksonville on Thursday as he led the defense with eight tackles, including one tackle for a loss.
“Pat Schiller played pretty good tonight,” linebacker Sean Weatherspoon said. “I think he’s been getting better throughout the camp and he kind of showed that tonight.”
The Falcons are going to carry just five linebackers on the 53-man roster. Weatherspoon, Akeem Dent, Stephen Nicholas and Mike Peterson appear to be locks. The fifth spot will likely be filled by Robert James.
Horn started at center for the Miami Hurricanes. He was a second-team all-ACC selection.
Brown played at Minnesota-Mankato after transferring from Kansas State. He was the 50th rated wide receiver by ESPN draft analyst Kiper, but the Falcons played him at tight end.
Obi, 6-3, 290. a native of College Park who played at Grayson High, played at Colorado.
He appeared in 41 games during his career at Colorado and had a breakout season as a senior. In 2011, Obi started seven games and posted 31 total tackles (14 solo) with three passes defensed, one tackle for loss, and one fumble recovery.
He was signed as a free agent by Arizona after the draft, but was released.
Council played at Tennessee State and was named the Ohio Valley Conference preseason co-defensive player of the year. In 2011, he had a team-high 87 tackles (49 solo) with 8.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, one interception, 11 passes defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
Council turned some heads in training camp with his striking ability and is likely one of the leading candidates for the practice squad.
“He’s a big, burly and thick guy,” linebacker coach Glenn Pires said. “He’s got to bring the wood. Those are his assets. He’s a big and strong guy. He’s physical in the run game. That’s what we want to get from him, getting downhill and playing physical.”
The Falcons must cut down from 75 players to 53 players by 9 p.m. today. We will be updating this file as we confirm the players released.
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146 comments Add your comment
MyThoughts
August 31st, 2012
12:29 pm
Whose next ?????????
PMC
August 31st, 2012
12:30 pm
Thanks D Led. Been waiting to hear about this all day.
lowdownjj
August 31st, 2012
12:31 pm
And it begins
JosiahCGoodman1
August 31st, 2012
12:38 pm
You could also try http://goo.gl/uOM3t
Lynn Cain
August 31st, 2012
12:38 pm
D Led I am interested in your take on how the Falcons are going to utilize Jason Snelling. Is he the number two? Is he going to get cut? Is he the back up Fullback? What’s up with him.
Lynn Cain
Michael Turner
August 31st, 2012
12:39 pm
*sweating bullets*
Michael M.
August 31st, 2012
12:39 pm
never heard of them…………..was they on the roster ?
Here’s how the NFC South will look this year at the end of the regular season, it could go two ways so I have to be realistic and they wont be two teams from the South Division in the playoffs period………
1-New Orleans 1-Atlanta Falcons
2-Atlanta Falcons 2-New Orleans
3-Carolina 3-Carolina
4-Tampa 4-Tampa
of course Atlanta Fans are going to favor Atlanta and Saints Fans for the Saints…………….but honestly either top two teams could win the South…………….but only one will be in the playoff spot.
Lowski
August 31st, 2012
12:46 pm
Interested to see where Davis lands in all this. I wasn’t overly impressed by him considering all the priase that has been heaped on him in these blogs.
Hollywould
August 31st, 2012
12:50 pm
Need to let Chris Hope go. Saw him miss 2 straight tackles and then get pile driven into the end zone on the next play. I know Franks has probably made the team but he looked awful. Only reason he got interception was he was 5 yards behind his man.
BRAKING NEWS!!!!!!
August 31st, 2012
12:54 pm
FLACONS QB DOMINAT DAVIS CUT…………….while shaving
LOLOLOLO!!!!!
PMC
August 31st, 2012
12:54 pm
What wasn’t impressive about Davis? He’s not a starter no question, but for an undrafted rookie, he’s moving well in the pocket, he throws catchable balls, keeps his eyes down field. Stands in there well and delivers the football under pressure on target.
The fault with Davis has mostly been poor play by receivers. Lots of drops and some drops to interceptions.
Sure Davis had one bad interception last night but Matt Ryan had probably the worst pick of the preseason (maybe of his career) in the opener against Baltimore.
Dom Davis is solid. I feel more confident about him giving them a chance to win a game than Luke McCown.
SeenThisBFalcon
August 31st, 2012
12:54 pm
The whole team needs to be cut and start all over….
Savannah Bird
August 31st, 2012
12:55 pm
thought schiller played well lat night,guess he do much in practices
SeenThisBFalcon
August 31st, 2012
12:55 pm
I love me FALCONS…but its just the same ol FALCONS
No more eggcuses 4 Perrier Jerry
August 31st, 2012
12:56 pm
Waiting ans crosing my fingers that Perrier Jerry is 1 of the cuts
ATLJBO
August 31st, 2012
1:13 pm
Aaron Wilson said Spencer Adkins got the axe
ATLJBO
August 31st, 2012
1:16 pm
Peria has been balling
Also wow… Franks got cut… He hasnt looked good tho as a CB
No more eggcuses 4 Perrier Jerry
August 31st, 2012
1:17 pm
If balling means he totaly suxes than I Agre.
PMC
August 31st, 2012
1:25 pm
Dolphins cut LB Gary Guyton. Would love if this former GT player came back to Atlanta to bolster the LB depth.
The LB depth on this team is just awful.
Brian Van Gorder
August 31st, 2012
1:41 pm
What about Aron White? Has he survived the cuts so far? I don’t see him listed among the Twitter handles.
gabuldawg
August 31st, 2012
1:43 pm
Aron White was cut when the cut down to 75.
just me
August 31st, 2012
1:47 pm
NFL.com reports that D. Franks has been cut.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000056652/article/nfl-roster-cuts-tim-hightower-among-notable-releases
Grape Nuts are neither grapes or nuts
August 31st, 2012
1:50 pm
Franks seemed to be put of position a lot last night.
Chris Vivlamore
August 31st, 2012
1:57 pm
Looks like LaMark Brown has been cut. His twitter post: ‘Very grateful for the opportunity the Atlanta Falcons organization gave me and I wanna thank the fans for all of the support.’
FalconJim
August 31st, 2012
2:00 pm
As per NFL.com, add CB Dominique Franks, DT Conrad Obi to the list of casualties, so far…
chc4
August 31st, 2012
2:03 pm
Did the fans really support LaMark Brown? Never heard of him.
Whopper Dawg
August 31st, 2012
2:03 pm
If those were his stats over the preseason, they are nuts for cutting him. That kid can play, and he will unfortunately elsewhere. Especially when our Lbs stack up like this, Spoon – good, Peterson – rocking chair ready, Stephson – OK, nothing special, Dent – potential.
Joe
August 31st, 2012
2:09 pm
Schiller will definitely land somewhere else. Trust me & HIM!!!!!
rod "straight outta Augusta" johnson
August 31st, 2012
2:11 pm
I’m pissed DFranks was cut. Say what you want, but I would keep him over any UDFA or Chris Owens. Dumb move TD.
Esquire
August 31st, 2012
2:13 pm
Dom Davis has looked good. He has come off as polished and mature in the huddle, the backfield, and the pocket. He has mainly played against 2nd/3rd teamers so I hope he can come in with that calm demeanor if he was needed during the regular season.
I was upbeat with the way we were able to get rid of some of the stupid penalties in the 2nd half last night. There was a couple of catchable balls dropped that were drive killers. Kevin Cone was hit right in the numbers.
Speaking of cut linebackers how bout Greg Jones from the Giants or Jonathon Goff from Washington?
Phalcon Phred
August 31st, 2012
2:19 pm
Domimck Davis is a camp b.itch
Fanatic Falcon Fan (F3)
August 31st, 2012
2:25 pm
Thanks, Chris.
Michael M.
August 31st, 2012
2:28 pm
yawning here…………………keep em a coming………………………………………………………
Chris Vivlamore
August 31st, 2012
2:33 pm
Can confirm that defensive lineman Conrad Obi has been released.
mountain_jim
August 31st, 2012
2:34 pm
Schiller might make it to PS.. Hope cutting Franks does not mean HD gets injured returning punts again.
Esquire
August 31st, 2012
2:36 pm
Michael M.
August 31st, 2012
12:39 pm
______________________________________________
Impressive how you’ve gone out on a limb there.
I got it:
#1 Falcons
#2 Panthers
#3 Aints
#4 Bucs
Esquire
August 31st, 2012
2:42 pm
Deion Branch cut from NE, along with back up QB Brian Hoyer.
Michael M.
August 31st, 2012
2:43 pm
I can’t go out on a limb against the Saints this year, after all they could make a miracle recovering after all the off-season shenanigans………………..in other words……….. I am covering my own a%% here…………………………………………………………….
Esquire
August 31st, 2012
2:45 pm
Reprinted without permission:
One of Kansas City Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel’s goals in the final preseason game was to get through it without any injuries. The Chiefs might not have accomplished that in a 24-3 loss on Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers.
According to the Kansas City Star’s Adam Teicher, LB Derrick Johnson injured his ankle and backup QB Brady Quinn suffered a neck injury against the Packers. Crennel said after the game that there was “nothing major that I heard of” regarding injuries; however, Teicher reported on Twitter that “sources” told him the injuries to Johnson and Quinn could be “more than that” and the Chiefs were still evaulating.
Esquire
August 31st, 2012
2:47 pm
@Michael M.
YES YOU ARE cover your ass, just don’t forget to wipe
Esquire
August 31st, 2012
2:48 pm
……continued (without permission of course):
The injury to Johnson, in particular, could be troubling for the Chiefs if he misses significant time. Kansas City is already without Tamba Hali for the opener against Atlanta because of his one-game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. CB Brandon Flowres’ status for the opener is uncertain as he has not practiced since bruising his heel in a July 31 practice. Starting safety Kendrick Lewis is out with a shoulder injury, and Flowers’ backup, Jalil Brown, missed Thursday’s game with a groin injury.
All the ingredients are there to repeat the nightmare that was the beginning of the 2011 season. TE Tony Moeaki tore his ACL in the final preseason game; safety Eric Berry tore his ACL in the opener and Jamaal Charles tore his ACL the next week. Oh, and the Chiefs lost the first two games by a combined score of 89-10.
Will history repeat itself? Will Johnson and Flowers play Week One? Stay tuned.
tp
August 31st, 2012
2:53 pm
The Bears cut DE Chauncey Davis …
Michael M.
August 31st, 2012
2:56 pm
San Francisco turned loose of anyone yet………………………………………………..
FalconsFam
August 31st, 2012
3:01 pm
Can anybody confirm or deny the rumor that Dominique Franks and Spencer Adkins got cut??
rod "straight outta Augusta" johnson
August 31st, 2012
3:03 pm
I feel like the Falcons may be positioning themselves to cut Turner or gauge interest from other teams. I keep seeing comments from Smitty that he can be everydown back. Let’s add it up…Turner due a $5M roster bonus and he 30yrs…. *whistles and looks up in air*
Charlie
August 31st, 2012
3:08 pm
Franks is a Bum.
Wonder why Dominique Davis has not been cut yet?
How about it Darryl, was it not you who was on here
professing that DD was on the BUBBLE ?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
August 31st, 2012
3:09 pm
Linebacker Rico Council has been released.
FalconsFam
August 31st, 2012
3:12 pm
Hey DLED, Franks cut?
Najeh Davenpoop
August 31st, 2012
3:15 pm
The Rams just released Ovie Mughelli, so if the Falcons want to bring him back at a less stupid price, they are free to do so.
rod "straight outta Augusta" johnson
August 31st, 2012
3:17 pm
DLed, whats good bruh? Any word on players that were cut by other teams, that the Falcons could potentially sign?
keep it real
August 31st, 2012
3:19 pm
Unless Turner showed something in practice that he didn’t show in the games, cut him.
stizz
August 31st, 2012
3:20 pm
Davis still on the bubble huh DLed?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
August 31st, 2012
3:35 pm
Thanks to CHRIS VIVLAMORE for jumping in here while I was trying to get back to the house from J.Vill.
We just got the Franks released confirmed.
Hoop235
August 31st, 2012
3:41 pm
Wow!! I can’t believe Franks??? I thought he was a lock for the punt return man??
thouhtful
August 31st, 2012
3:43 pm
It was very obvious in thelast game against the JAGS that the Falcons will need more quality depth if they are going to go deeper in the playoffs. This is where TDcan make us better and be a genius, WATCH THE BOARD!!!! There will be good players there who can help the Falcons. How about FB Ovie Mughelli getting cut, the Falcons should be able to get him for a bargin and we need him. Former Dawg TE Figgins also was a victim of numbers he can help Falcons in the future. Gary Guyton is an experienced LB that knows Nolan’s system could help. Watch the BOARD TD!!!!!
1danielbell
August 31st, 2012
3:55 pm
Franks? Not Owens? Interesting.
Michael M.
August 31st, 2012
4:02 pm
no such thing as job security…………………….
D. Orlando Ledbetter
August 31st, 2012
4:04 pm
WR Drew Davis and OT Bryce Harris have been released.
ATLJBO
August 31st, 2012
4:10 pm
Manley made the roster…. So who didn’t make it… Mike Johnson or Garrett Reynolds ?
arlito
August 31st, 2012
4:21 pm
Franks was the guy trailin’ by 10 yards the wide-open wideout that Gabbert overthrew. I was havin’ CDFS (Charles Dimry Flashback Syndrome).
Grape Nuts are neither grapes or nuts
August 31st, 2012
4:26 pm
Yeah…..I’m not grieving over the loss of Franks after this preseason.
coleski
August 31st, 2012
4:27 pm
Have some of these folks been asleep for the past couple of weeks?
Michael Turner
August 31st, 2012
4:28 pm
Please don’t be me! Please don’t be me!
Please! Please! Please! Please!
Falconfanriseup
August 31st, 2012
4:37 pm
Franks comes as a surprise. I thought they would keep him and get rid of Owens
Michael M.
August 31st, 2012
4:38 pm
Turner isn’t going no where……………………..
Tim McDaniel
August 31st, 2012
4:38 pm
CDFS (Charles Dimry Flashback Syndrome).
That’s funny!!
Truth Serum
August 31st, 2012
4:41 pm
Lol, you hating but if Turner never play again after today he has been more successful at his job than you will ever be at your job on fries at Wendy’s. Do better.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
August 31st, 2012
4:45 pm
Yep, Franks is gone. Got the email from his folks.
Rod — Just worrying today’s cuts, then practice squad, then pickups. 1. 2. 3.
How can you keep Owens over Franks??
August 31st, 2012
4:51 pm
D-Led can you upload a list of all the players cut then just keep updating it. Because i could really careless about the stats, height, weight, college, history, ect on the player. Thanks
terrell
August 31st, 2012
4:56 pm
No freakin way I give Turner a 5 mill $ bonus. Hell, Rodgers looked just as good, if not better. Hopefully Koetter has mentioned this to dumb azz Smitty. And btw, how in the world has Sam Baker made it thru all these years of roster cuts??? And wasnt TD in NE when they drafted Deion Branch? Hmmm??
SirReal
August 31st, 2012
4:58 pm
Wow DLed….didnt expect Atkins but maybe his little off field trouble was his downfall? We know how the brass feels about “ornery souls” (such a joke to me.lol). I can see a GOOD lineman getting away from us too. Mike Johnson and Andrew Jackson come to mind….hope I’m wrong…
SirReal
August 31st, 2012
5:04 pm
@Terrell I STILL wonder why Baker is still on the roster…and have for the last 3 years. I remember on this very same blog getting berated for talking about Baker. Everyone was caught in the euphoria of the team’s resurrection that people didnt wanna notice the whispers among the shouts. I told them Dahl was our best lineman…got berated. Guess it doesnt look so dumb now does it? Hopefully Koetter knows that he’ll pretty much have to have someone chip on 95% of our passing plays this year…the other 5% is for the screen game.
PMC
August 31st, 2012
5:06 pm
Hmm, if Drew Davis is released, that means Kevin Cone made the roster I guess…or Tim Toone.
Dilla
August 31st, 2012
5:07 pm
Wonder if they are going to keep Kerry Meier, he has done anything in 3 years. Don’t understand how everyone seems to think he’s a lock for one of the last receiver positions.
Rowland Lawrence
August 31st, 2012
5:10 pm
I thought D. Franks had a decent preseason. I hope the falcons are not counting on Christopher Owens to be on this roster. There has to be a another plan in place for Defensive Backs. Now if Dunta Robinson was cut it wouldn’t have bothered me one bit, because quite honestly the guy is overpaid and not a very good cover corner. Sorry if I offend you guys I just call it like I see it.
RL
Michael M.
August 31st, 2012
5:10 pm
take Davis over Toone any time……………………………
terrell
August 31st, 2012
5:18 pm
Sir Real ,it’s because TD doesnt want to admit he panicked on the Baker pick. How you gonna move up and take Sam “short arms” Baker? Shouldve just hit the FA market and picked up a vet stop gap to protect Ryan until the following draft.Hell, theres better OT’s on practice sqauds. Btw, can TD hire a Olineman consultant? How bout Bob Weiss? lol.smmfgdh
The Real Rick
August 31st, 2012
5:18 pm
Rowland …you would put franks over duanta ? Do you watch football?
terrell
August 31st, 2012
5:19 pm
Baker, Hawley, Johnson, Reynolds, etc… has any of these guys really panned out?
Jimmy Crack
August 31st, 2012
5:21 pm
Drew will get picked up. So will Franks, guaranteed.
terrell
August 31st, 2012
5:24 pm
And you can probably add last years 3rd rdr with the bad toe to that list. Cant even think of his name right now. Horrible run blocker. Looked ok in pass protection though. Btw, whats up with TD and the 3rd rd?
Chevis Jackson
Chris Owens
Joe Hawley
Bad toe dude
etc………….
terrell
August 31st, 2012
5:25 pm
“this years 3rd rdr.
Michael M.
August 31st, 2012
5:27 pm
Lamar Holmes = bad toe dude …………terrell ?
Big Crimson 75
August 31st, 2012
5:40 pm
Best player cut today was Julio Hanson.
He was the reason Philly dumped Asante to begin with.
Atlanta Falcons 75 to 53: Franks and Adkins Released in Stunning Moves | Football Betting
August 31st, 2012
5:41 pm
[...] nickelback and one of the front-runners for the punt return job this year, was released Friday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution [...]
Big Crimson 75
August 31st, 2012
5:42 pm
Joselio Hanson!!
PMC
August 31st, 2012
5:42 pm
Here’s hoping some of these cuts mean a few veterans coming in off the heap too.
There are a lot of WR’s that were good in college getting cut today. Mardy Gilyard (sort of small but very good playmaker at Cincinatti Marvin Mcnutt from Iowa both off the Philly Roster.
Kris Durham got cut by Seattle if they want Brian Finneran 2.
PMC
August 31st, 2012
5:43 pm
Shocked Joselio Hanson got cut.
Alphonso Smith got cut by Detroit, he was a pretty high draft pick in Denver (2nd rd) IIRC.
Surg
August 31st, 2012
5:44 pm
Franks looked like Ray Buchanan when he was getting burnt 24/7…before we drafted deangelo hall lol
PMC
August 31st, 2012
5:44 pm
I’m still firmly hoping for Gary Guyton though. I like the cut of his jib.
Surg
August 31st, 2012
5:45 pm
Get Chris Cooley to add swagger to the team.
Bobby
August 31st, 2012
5:46 pm
is the falcons done with the cuts or is there more that need to be made?
PMC
August 31st, 2012
5:51 pm
Tim Hightower got cut, looks like Evan Royster earned a spot.
Decon
August 31st, 2012
5:52 pm
Julio Jones cut!!!! OMG OMG!!!!
Rodney
August 31st, 2012
5:53 pm
Cut Franks and keep Ownes? Are you kidding me! Was not a fan of the Nolan hire to begin with but this seals it! Had a solid preseason as punt returner and CB. Our secondary has been weak and not sold on Daunta. Samuel is old and will get dinged up. Do not get this move at all.
Fanatic Falcon Fan (F3)
August 31st, 2012
5:54 pm
at least 22 cuts coming today, perhaps more if they want to pick up a waiver wire casualty from another team.
OL will have some big cuts coming later I suspect.
CONservative Johnson
August 31st, 2012
5:57 pm
Surprised the pulled the trigger on Franks, but I agree with it. The guy was TERRIBLE the final preseason game. He just can’t cover. And did he really have any other good return besides in the first game?
Paddy
August 31st, 2012
6:02 pm
Dilla……..I am one of those fans that think Meier is a lock. I have always though he had the ability to be that wes welker type of player. But we will see!
Mike Bell 790
August 31st, 2012
6:02 pm
FIRST!!!
Fanatic Falcon Fan (F3)
August 31st, 2012
6:05 pm
As far as Franks goes, I feel bad for the young man – for that matter for all the young men who came here to entertain us, putting their health on the line every week for our entertainment and now find themselves unemployed.
However, his abilities as an NFL CB never improved to the point where he can be considered an improving asset (seemed to regress this preseason), his return skills are easily taken by others on the roster with better position skills/value, and his effort seemed sub par (don’t know if he was slowed by injuries).
Looking at the mediocre effort displayed last night on a blitz, for example, he looked like someone that had already given up – or someone resting on his complacency. The INT was a fluke ball that bounced out of the (open) receivers hands and hit him.
Dat' Dude (Again)
August 31st, 2012
6:11 pm
Hey,D-Led,willyou be posting the list of 53 very soon?
50caliber
August 31st, 2012
6:14 pm
Glad Tim Toone made it! Not to brag but watched him in 1 practice and new he would make it.
John
August 31st, 2012
6:15 pm
So Jerrell Harris has made the 53 man roster? If so, I think he will be solid.
Just Sayin.....
August 31st, 2012
6:16 pm
Thinking there will be some big name cuts in 2013 if they are 1 and done again.
Just sayin…..
Esquire
August 31st, 2012
6:16 pm
The Kerry Meier cut surprised me………….I thought his special teams play would get him on the 53.
Michael M.
August 31st, 2012
6:17 pm
So much for being shocked today……………………………….
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August 31st, 2012
6:33 pm
[...] nickelback and one of the front-runners for the punt return job this year, was released Friday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution [...]
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August 31st, 2012
6:40 pm
[...] nickelback and one of the front-runners for the punt return job this year, was released Friday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution [...]
Devoted Falcons Fan
August 31st, 2012
6:49 pm
We should have kept Franks and let Owens bounce…..that kid is suspect
What Pass Defense?!
August 31st, 2012
6:51 pm
The front office did not stand on ceremony or tradition putting this roster together. If my memory is correct, there are 16 players currently on the active roster that were not on it this time last year. Approximately 30% of the roster has been turned over in one year.
Flacons never learn
August 31st, 2012
6:52 pm
This rooster is full of Tommy Dummytroff misteaks.
Fist they did not cut that looser Perrier Jerry in fact they have his as a strater. How dum is that?
next they cheep shot artist Donto Roberson a head of Assanti Samaul. Roberson shoold be gone 2
I donjt see Finnermans name either he is 1 of the most shure handed riecevers out there.
Way 2 go Flacons
4 – 12…….No, 3 – 13
Michael M.
August 31st, 2012
6:52 pm
Had an email from nfl.com I subscribe to with a letter from the commissioner and some of it is as follows………………………….
The 2012 NFL regular season is about to begin, and it promises to be another exciting, competitive, and unpredictable year of football which NFL fans have come to expect every season.
Part of our responsibility in helping teams and players prepare for each NFL season is to make sure they understand and respect league policies and rules.
This year is no exception – bringing with it a clear, consistent, and renewed emphasis on enforcing our longstanding “bounty” prohibition.
Let me be clear: there is no place for bounties in football. No exceptions. No excuses.
The bounty prohibition forbids offering or accepting any reward – cash or otherwise – for on-field misconduct, plays that incentivize or result in injury to opposing players, or for performance against an opposing player, group of players, or team.
We will aggressively protect the health, safety and long-term livelihood of our players, both on the field and off.
The bounty prohibition plays an instrumental role in achieving that. And we are committed to holding every team, player and owner accountable.
We appreciate your interest and hope you enjoy the 2012 NFL season.
Roger Goodell
I just put pieces of it here …………………………………….better watch it cause they will be watching you…………….I am sure they will be some fines and borderline hits making the waves in the weeks and months ahead for sure……………………………………
Devoted Falcons Fan
August 31st, 2012
6:53 pm
Dieon Branch…we should probably go get that guy
terrell
August 31st, 2012
7:05 pm
Chris Cooley? Swagger? Wow!
Michael M.
August 31st, 2012
7:08 pm
Branch is 33 years old and if he was still on top of his game the Patriots would never let him go………
terrell
August 31st, 2012
7:15 pm
A Football life “The life of Tebow”? Are u kidding me?
Michael M.
August 31st, 2012
7:19 pm
Jet fans tickled me in that game the other night one second they was sreaming Teeeeeeeee bowwww and the second he screwed up they were booing him off the field, it was hilarious !
terrell
August 31st, 2012
7:34 pm
Branch can still play. Pats going with two TE’s(Gronk,Hernandez) and Brandon Lloyd(knows Mcdaniels system from St Louis . No room for Branch.
SirReal
August 31st, 2012
7:38 pm
Wow. Meier was injury waived? Well, what can ya say? I tell people all the time that NFL stands for Not For Long….I can see Turner’s last year this year and Antone Smith and Rogers being our RB by commitee. I’d honestly like to see Smith run with the ones…he hits holes with conviction. Glad he’s still with the team.
What?
August 31st, 2012
8:05 pm
Worst update ever. Completely confusing and all over the place. How about this?:
1) These guys are on the team.
2) these guys got cut or waived or reached an injury settlement.
Atlanta Falcons: Here’s a look at the 53-man roster | Atlanta Falcons
August 31st, 2012
8:13 pm
[...] Falcons trim down to 53-man roster; Adkins, Franks, Meier and Zelenka cut [...]
tidog
August 31st, 2012
8:37 pm
How is it possible a guy with a bad hamstring (Chris Owens) and hasn’t played much if any at all is a better keep than a non injured (Dominique Franks). Really Chris Owens really.
Bird Brain
August 31st, 2012
9:07 pm
What a dumb move keeping Chris “Burnt Toast” Owens while staying off the field with a bad hamstring so that he didn’t get burnt with Nolan watching the preseason games. Owens lack of cover talent is the main reason that Ryan is 0-3 in the playoffs. So lets keep him to ensure that we go 0-4?
Just Sayin.....
August 31st, 2012
9:35 pm
Bird Brain
Ryan is 0-3 because he melts under pressure. The defense did their job last playoff game.
Esquire
August 31st, 2012
9:45 pm
Kerry Meier waived injured……………..is there a difference?
The Real Rick
August 31st, 2012
10:05 pm
I’m a little surprised they took smith over nance. Both are good but nance seemed to be more explosive…..I’m sure that was a tough call….
Layinlow
August 31st, 2012
11:04 pm
Funny how you deleted my post from earlier when I knew the 53 man roster had been released before you did you stupid monkey. When all the fans were waiting on your lazy azz to do your job and I came on here and told them where the already released info was at and you had to delete it so you wouldn’t look too stupid I guess. Your the worst falcons reporter of all time!
WS
August 31st, 2012
11:31 pm
They kept Chris Owens because he can play ouside. He is not a slot corner. He is also good on specials teams. Have you forgotten that he ran down Sproles and Percy Harvin last year to save Touchdowns on kickoffs. Franks or I don’t think any other falcon has Owens speed.
I have never saw anyone run down Harvin or Sproles, other than Owens. If you can do that, they will find a place on roster for you.
TalkReal
September 1st, 2012
3:11 am
I think Davis would be better than cone in the long run. He seems more like julio were as cone was compared to finneran. Not impressive. Cutting Pat Schiller was the biggest mistake in my opinion, and they should just cut Meier,I mean seriously what are the falcons waiting for and why are we still waiting. He’s not special and we want and need special. I cant way to see the new product this season. Pshhh. Not kidding at all when I say I am the harshest critic around. And thats why I am die hard.
jc_dawgs
September 1st, 2012
10:15 am
I’m wavering between 9-7 and 10-6 for this team this year. I had originally penciled in the KC game as a loss. But…given the Chief troubles…I think the Falcons can win this game. I think Smith will work hard on correcting the road opener woes that has befuddled this Falcon team. Last year 30-12 at Chicago and the year before when we could not beat a Pitt team with there backup qb.
I think 10-6 is staring this team in the face. I’ll take it!
Surg
September 1st, 2012
10:16 am
Heard Jeff Demps got cut because of a phony knee injury… I still think we should pick him up would love to have his speed on our team.
FalconPride66
September 1st, 2012
1:33 pm
Who is going to be the long snapper? Mud Duck?
FalconPride66
September 1st, 2012
1:35 pm
Uh … “FalconsNeverLearn” … Finneran retired … did you not get that memo???
Atlanta Falcons: Drew Davis, Bryce Harris headed to practice squad | Atlanta Falcons
September 1st, 2012
1:43 pm
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NCAA Coach
September 3rd, 2012
12:35 pm
Layinlow – I agree 100%. When an article appeared a few weeks ago & the picture that was attached was of two players from 2010, I said “this is lazy azz sloppy reporting”. And the try to defend it.
DOL is better than that, but not on that day.
Atlanta Falcons: Q&A Dimitroff discusses 53-man roster | Atlanta Falcons
September 4th, 2012
8:30 am
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Atlanta Falcons: Meet long snapper Josh Harris | Atlanta Falcons
September 4th, 2012
9:05 am
[...] Falcons trim down to 53-man roster; Adkins, Franks, Meier and Zelenka cut [...]
Atlanta Falcons: Robert James’ four-year NFL journey | Atlanta Falcons
September 4th, 2012
9:06 am
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McCown working to learn Falcons offense | Atlanta Falcons
September 4th, 2012
11:12 am
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Falconsrightwing
September 4th, 2012
4:20 pm
I hate to say that we have just the same defense we have had last year we lost to Giants….Giants?
Whattha hell!!!
Atlanta Falcons: Preview of the Kansas City Chiefs - Kansas News Feed | Kansas News Feed
September 5th, 2012
6:37 am
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Video: Falcons set to face Chiefs in Week 1 | Atlanta Falcons
September 6th, 2012
7:20 am
[...] Falcons trim down to 53-man roster; Adkins, Franks, Meier and Zelenka cut [...]
Video: Falcons sign Franks, ready for Chiefs | Atlanta Falcons
September 6th, 2012
4:30 pm
[...] Falcons trim down to 53-man roster; Adkins, Franks, Meier and Zelenka cut [...]
Falcons fantasy injury report: Snelling, Owens full | Atlanta Falcons
September 6th, 2012
11:24 pm
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Q&A: Falcons owner Arthur Blank on the 2012 season | Atlanta Falcons
September 7th, 2012
11:56 am
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Falcons fantasy injury report: Snelling, Owens probable | Atlanta Falcons
September 7th, 2012
4:03 pm
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