http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons-news-82014.html en-us Copyright 2009 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:29:51 GMT 2009-12-04T14:29:51Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/finneran-s-return-beefs-224957.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Falcons received some good injury news. Wide receiver Brian Finneran returned to practice and looks as if he'll be able to play Sunday against the Eagles. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:46:41 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/finneran-s-return-beefs-224957.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-12-03T21:46:41Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-zelenka-ready-to-224908.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Falcons recently signed long snapper Joe Zelenka, who was home relaxing with his family in Jacksonville when the phone rang Sunday. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:31:56 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-zelenka-ready-to-224908.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-12-03T21:31:56Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/vangorder-not-interested-in-224723.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder is not interested in the vacant defensive coordinator position at Georgia. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:28:28 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/vangorder-not-interested-in-224723.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-12-03T20:28:28Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-not-game-planning-222930.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Falcons are not spending any extra time preparing for Philadelphia's third-string quarterback, Michael Vick . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:52:48 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-not-game-planning-222930.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-12-03T00:52:48Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-will-lean-on-223247.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH -- Unlike last season's magic carpet ride to the playoffs, this season the Falcons have been hit by a rash of major injuries. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:56:27 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-will-lean-on-223247.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-12-02T23:56:27Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/turner-does-not-regret-222689.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH – Running back Michael Turner doesn't regret coming back and trying to play on a high right ankle sprain against  Tampa Bay. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:07:03 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/turner-does-not-regret-222689.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-12-02T19:07:03Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/redman-set-to-takeover-221519.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons coach Mike Smith and quarterback Chris Redman have known each other for a while. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:02:37 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/redman-set-to-takeover-221519.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-12-02T00:02:37Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-cut-elam-sign-221308.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 Team signs former Tampa Bay kicker Matt Bryant as his replacement. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:05:33 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-cut-elam-sign-221308.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-12-01T23:05:33Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/shockley-added-to-the-221363.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 The Falcons, who are thin at quarterback with an injury to Matt Ryan, added D.J. Shockley to the practice squad on Tuesday. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:59:49 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/shockley-added-to-the-221363.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-12-01T21:59:49Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-have-statistically-easy-219878.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons' road to the playoffs is strewn with far less obstacles than some of their NFC brethren. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:10:23 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-have-statistically-easy-219878.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-30T23:10:23Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-ryan-out-for-219641.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH – With their playoff hopes teetering in the balance, the Falcons will have to march onward without their starting quarterback. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:55:03 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-ryan-out-for-219641.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-30T22:55:03Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/redman-to-lead-playoff-219768.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH – With their playoff hopes teetering in the balance, the Falcons will have to march onward without their starting quarterback. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:50:56 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/redman-to-lead-playoff-219768.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-30T22:50:56Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/eagles-qb-vick-speaks-219770.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Michael Vick tells students at his old middle school in Virginia that they should avoid the kind of bad decisions that landed him in federal prison for dogfighting. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:25:01 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/eagles-qb-vick-speaks-219770.html LARRY O'DELL 2009-11-30T22:25:01Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-rally-to-beat-218462.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 Blame it on the throwback uniforms. Longtime Falcons  fans knew nothing really good could come from the team wearing those 1966 originals. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:41:50 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-rally-to-beat-218462.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-30T01:41:50Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/owens-steps-in-at-218388.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 With all of the pregame buzz about running backs Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood returning from injury Sunday, hardly anyone noticed when the Falcons' No. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:17:34 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/owens-steps-in-at-218388.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-30T00:17:34Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/keys-to-falcons-win-218385.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 1. Before the Falcons scored their game-winning touchdown, Tampa Bay called timeout. The Falcons were already at the line of scrimmage, so Tampa Bay got a peek at their formation. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:01:44 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/keys-to-falcons-win-218385.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-30T00:01:44Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/vick-braced-for-atlanta-218378.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 PHILADELPHIA - Michael Vick is ready to make his football return to Atlanta. Vick will play his first game in Atlanta since 2006 when the Philadelphia Eagles visit Sunday. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:10:04 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/vick-braced-for-atlanta-218378.html 2009-11-29T23:10:04Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-lose-ryan-turner-218337.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 The Falcons' win over Tampa Bay came at a considerable price. Over the course of the game, quarterback Matt Ryan, running back Michael Turner, guard Harvey Dahl and, depending on whom you ask, offensive tackle Sam Baker all left the game with injuries. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:32:36 GMT ksugiura@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-lose-ryan-turner-218337.html Ken Sugiura 2009-11-29T22:32:36Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/haynes-released-bergeron-added-217150.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 The Falcons released running back Verron Haynes and moved wide receiver Troy Bergeron up to the 53-man active roster from the practice squad on Saturday. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:39:45 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/haynes-released-bergeron-added-217150.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-28T21:39:45Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-gameday-5-keys-217198.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 1. The ball in the air on passes: The secondary, especially right cornerback Chris Houston, had a difficult time playing the ball in the air against New York on Sunday. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:21:04 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-gameday-5-keys-217198.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-28T20:21:04Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-jenkins-has-eyes-216876.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH -- Only three Falcons remain from the team that played in the NFC Championship game after the 2004 season. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:19:58 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-jenkins-has-eyes-216876.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-28T20:19:58Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/michael-turner-listed-as-216189.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons running back Michael Turner was listed as "questionable" on the team's injury report that was released Friday. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:02:58 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/michael-turner-listed-as-216189.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-27T22:02:58Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/owens-could-be-next-215206.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons rookie Christopher Owens is next up at the left cornerback spot. It's not clear if he'll become the fourth person to start at the position this season when the Falcons face Tampa Bay on Sunday, but he's clearly on deck. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:16:16 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/owens-could-be-next-215206.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-26T22:16:16Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-peelle-enjoys-being-215219.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH -- Tight end Justin Peelle is one of the Falcons' low-key weapons. He moves around a lot. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:01:48 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-peelle-enjoys-being-215219.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-26T22:01:48Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/turner-to-be-a-214966.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82014 FLOWERY BRANCH -- Running backs Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood both practiced again on Thursday. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:18:05 GMT dledbetter@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/turner-to-be-a-214966.html D. Orlando Ledbetter 2009-11-26T18:18:05Z