Atlanta Falcons: Safety William Moore misses practice
FLOWERY BRANCH–Falcons safety William Moore, who suffered a hamstring injury against New Orleans, watched practice today.
Moore has missed the past two games with the injury. League rules do not require the Falcons to issue an official injury report today but Moore was on the sidelines during the team portion of practice.
“He did run on the side with the trainers,” Falcons coach Mike Smith said.
Falcons offensive lineman Joe Hawley returned to practice today after serving a four-game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. Smith said the Falcons are allowed a one-week window in which to decide if they will add Hawley to the active roster and so will exercise that exemption.
Hawley was suspended on Nov. 19. His agent said he tested positive for Adderall.
The Falcons signed Harland Gunn to replace Hawley on the roster. He’s been inactive for all four games.
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33 comments Add your comment
austinwantsyou
December 18th, 2012
4:32 pm
Rest Willie Mo for the rest of the season
AJ
December 18th, 2012
4:55 pm
I thought WillieMo had a hamstring injury?
Land O' Lakes Falcon
December 18th, 2012
5:06 pm
Yeah, he started off listed as hamstring and then after the first game missed, it was listed as ribs?
Loyalfalconfrmthemississippi
December 18th, 2012
6:01 pm
Willie mo needs to get back in it at least play the final game, we dont need him goin into the playoffs rusty.
oh'man
December 18th, 2012
6:17 pm
Hold up, you guys said it was a hamstring injury now its a rib injury? You are going to loose a lot of bloggers here if you keep giving us wrong information. Get it right next time!
Sausage King of Chicago
December 18th, 2012
6:21 pm
It’s a hamrib injury!
Burger brian
December 18th, 2012
6:48 pm
The Hamstring is connected the ~ rib bone ~ and the rib bone is connected to the ~ backbone…. He will go when he is ready! They did okay Sunday…
Mario
December 18th, 2012
7:01 pm
Might as well just let him rest until the playoffs start. No need in playing him now. Chris Hope can get the job done. We only need one more win to get home field advantage. We’ll likely beat the Lions so no need in playing Willy Mo. Let him heal 100% before the divisional round.
AJ
December 18th, 2012
7:05 pm
LMAO.
retired
December 18th, 2012
7:22 pm
uncalled for Land O’ Lakes
D. Orlando Ledbetter
December 18th, 2012
8:08 pm
retired – Got him/herself sent to the banned folder!
falconsrelax
December 18th, 2012
8:23 pm
I swear Moore would have 8 picks a year if he could stay healthy. Its the only thing holding him back. Hes a beast. Gotta resign him
wisconsinfalcons fan
December 18th, 2012
10:16 pm
wow that was classless
Michael M.
December 19th, 2012
1:25 am
Is Fox broadcasting the game nationally Saturday Night………..I have been so busy lately I can’t keep up with the football games………………………..
SawThat1nce
December 19th, 2012
5:21 am
NFL Network
Marcus
December 19th, 2012
7:01 am
^^^^^
ESPN is showing the game. “Saturday nite” edition of MNF. Last broadcast of season.
Whadda Ya Know?
December 19th, 2012
7:05 am
I thought Willie Always Ready? Looks more like Willie Always Injured to me. I thought we were beyond all of this. He needs to hire a nutrionist and personal trainer in the off season–or get with Tony Gonzalez on how to take care of your body.
Samuel
December 19th, 2012
7:19 am
Willy Mo has played well in most of the games this year. I wouldn’t say he’s injured all the time. The fortunate thing is, two time pro bowler Chris Hope can ball and he brings the wood just like Willy Mo. The starting Safety will be ready to play come playoff time.
MR ZIZZLE
December 19th, 2012
7:33 am
Hey D-Led! Can you ask Smitty if he plans to give Luke McCown some reps if the Falcons lock down the 1 seed Saturday? It seems logical to get Luke some game reps in case Matty Ice gets injured. What do you think?
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Esquire
December 19th, 2012
8:11 am
D. Orlando Ledbetter
December 18th, 2012
8:08 pm
retired – Got him/herself sent to the banned folder!
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DLed ain’t takin’ NO PRISONERS today……………….!!!
Esquire
December 19th, 2012
8:13 am
Let them ease him into it, we don’t need him to re-injure that hamstring.
WE ARE THE MIGHTY MIGHTY FALCONS!!!
Esquire
December 19th, 2012
8:24 am
V.iceroy I.chiban C.ooter K.ooter to the Jets in 2013???? …………..lol, and the hits just keep on playing!!!
realfalconfan
December 19th, 2012
8:50 am
The game is also televised on ABC(2)
PMC
December 19th, 2012
9:32 am
Man I hope William Moore is feeling better soon.
SirReal
December 19th, 2012
1:26 pm
Let him sit one more. We need him for the tourney. We can handle Moonpie face Matthew Stafford without him. He’s and his pillsbury dough boy chin are sooooo overrated.lol
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Falcons Fan
December 19th, 2012
8:09 pm
Please send Luke McClown back where he came from. We all know Dominic Davis can ball!
Soulman
December 21st, 2012
4:14 am
What’s the case with Moore (set to miss third game ) ?
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