May 14, 2008

Joe Horn told PFW correspondent Steve Wyche, a Falcons beat writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, that he was prepared to ask for a trade as the team’s minicamp wrapped up on Monday. Horn has long been rumored to be on the outs in Atlanta, and the Falcons’ selection of Louisville WR Harry Douglas in the third round of April's draft seemed to confirm the sentiment. The 13th-year veteran likely won’t be higher than fourth on the depth chart, with Roddy White, Laurent Robinson and Douglas ahead of him. Horn is looking for a larger role on a Super Bowl-contending team. GM Thomas Dimitroff said the 36-year-old remains in the team’s plans, but whether that means as a player or a part of a trade remains to be seen. One obvious destination for Horn would be the Cowboys, who are in the market for a receiver. However, there is no indication that Dallas has made any inquiry as to what it would take to land Horn, who a year ago signed a four-year contract worth up to $18.5 million with incentives.