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May 14, 2008
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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 ... More> Read past WWHI for Atlanta >
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March 3, 2008
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New Falcons RB Michael Turner
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The Falcons found the bruising running back they were searching for Sunday, signing unrestricted free-agent RB Michael Turner to a six-year deal worth $35 million, with $15 million guaranteed. Turner, who served as LaDainian Tomlinson’s backup in San Diego, has 228 carries for 1,257 yards and six touchdowns in his four-year career.
“We are pleased to be able to add a very talented ... More> Read past Spins for Atlanta >
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Transactions
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May 12: Roster additions: LB Isaac Brown (Central Michigan); P Jimmie Kaylor (Colorado State); CB Glenn Sharpe (Miami), S D.J. Wolfe (Oklahoma); DE Brandon Miller (Georgia); RB Jamar Brittingham (Bloomsburg); OT Michael Butterworth (Slippery Rock). Placed on waivers: S C.J. Gaddis.
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Opponent |
Spread |
Time (ET) /
Result |
09/07/08 |
Detroit |
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1:00 p.m. |
09/14/08 |
at Tampa Bay |
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4:05 p.m. |
09/21/08 |
Kansas City |
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1:00 p.m. |
09/28/08 |
at Carolina |
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1:00 p.m. |
10/05/08 |
at Green Bay |
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1:00 p.m. |
10/12/08 |
Chicago |
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1:00 p.m. |
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BYE WEEK |
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10/26/08 |
at Philadelphia |
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1:00 p.m. |
11/02/08 |
at Oakland |
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4:15 p.m. |
11/09/08 |
New Orleans |
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1:00 p.m. |
11/16/08 |
Denver |
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1:00 p.m. |
11/23/08 |
Carolina |
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1:00 p.m. |
11/30/08 |
at San Diego |
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4:05 p.m. |
12/07/08 |
at New Orleans |
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1:00 p.m. |
12/14/08 |
Tampa Bay |
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1:00 p.m. |
12/21/08 |
at Minnesota |
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1:00 p.m. |
12/28/08 |
St. Louis |
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1:00 p.m. |
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Date
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Result
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09/09/07
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at Minnesota
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+3
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3-24
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09/16/07
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at Jacksonville
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+10
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7-13
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09/23/07
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Carolina
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+4
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20-27
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09/30/07
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Houston
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+2.5
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26-16
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10/07/07
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at Tennessee
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+7½
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13-20
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10/15/07
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NY Giants
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+5
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10-31
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10/21/07
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at New Orleans
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+9
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16-22
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BYE WEEK
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11/04/07
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San Francisco
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-3
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20-16
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11/11/07
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at Carolina
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+3½
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20-13
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11/18/07
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Tampa Bay
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+3
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7-31
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11/22/07
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Indianapolis
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+12½
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13-31
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12/02/07
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at St. Louis
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+3
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16-28
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12/10/07
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New Orleans
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+4
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14-34
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12/16/07
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at Tampa Bay
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+12½
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3-37
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12/23/07
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at Arizona
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+11
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27-30 (OT)
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12/30/07
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Seattle
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+2
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44-41
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Free Agents
UFAs — PK Morten Andersen, TE Dwayne Blakley.
RFAs — none remaining.
Key arrivals — Ex-Broncos PK Jason Elam, March 21 (four years, $9 million); Ex-Bengals C Alex Stepanovich, March 10; Ex-Panthers UFA DT Kindal Moorehead, March 7; Ex-Chargers UFA RB Michael Turner, March 2 (six years, $34.5 million); Ex-Titans UFA TE Ben Hartsock, March 2; Ex-Texans UFA CB-S Von Hutchins, March 1; Ex-Jets S UFA Erik Coleman, March 1 (four years, $10 million).
Key departures — UFA S Chris Crocker signed by the Dolphins, March 28 (one year, $1.15 million); Traded CB DeAngelo Hall to the Raiders, March 20 (second-round pick in 2008 draft and fifth-round pick in 2009 draft); Released RB Warrick Dunn, March 3 (signed by the Bucs, March 10); UFA WLB Demorrio Williams signed by the Chiefs, March 1 (five years, $16 million); Released DT Rod Coleman, Feb. 15; Released TE Alge Crumpler (signed by the Titans, March 2), Feb. 15; Released QB Byron Leftwich, Feb. 15; Released OT Wayne Gandy, Feb. 15; Released CB Lewis Sanders, Feb. 15; Waived WR Jamin Elliott, Feb. 15.
Key re-signings — RFA FB Corey McIntyre signed one-year tender, April 18; RFAs DE Chauncey Davis, P Michael Koenen, April 14 (signed one-year tenders); RFA SLB Michael Boley, April 9 (tendered at first-round level, one year); UFA QB Joey Harrington, March 11 (two years); UFA QB Chris Redman, Feb. 29 (three years, $9 million).
Other personnel moves — Signed ex-Rams FA PK Kevin Lovell, April 25; UFA CB Omare Lowe signed by the Seahawks, April 8 (one year); Signed UFA TE Jason Rader, March 14; Re-signed UFA DT Tim Anderson, March 10; UFA TE Courtney Anderson signed by the Bills, March 10; Signed ex-Patriots UFA DT Rashad Moore, ex-Browns UFA Simon Fraser, March 7.#
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TEAM DIRECTORY
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Atlanta Falcons
4400 Falcon Parkway
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770/965-3115
Official Web site: www.atlantafalcons.com
Stadium: Georgia Dome
Capacity: 71,228
Playing surface: FieldTurf
2007 record: 4-12; fourth in NFC South
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Owner and CEO: Arthur Blank; President: Rich McKay; General manager: Thomas Dimitroff; Director of football operations: Nick Polk; Director of pro personnel: Les Snead; Director of college scouting: Phil Emery
Head coach: Mike Smith
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