As a free agent, punter Michael Koenen signed with Tampa Bay for more money this off-season, but the former Falcons player won’t get a playoff share this season.
The Buccaneers (4-11) are limping to the finish line, while the Falcons (9-6) have clinched a playoff spot and are waiting to find out where and when they will play in the first round.
Koenen played six seasons with the Falcons, joining the team as an undrafted free agent.
Other connections:
-- Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey coached in Tampa Bay from 1994-95.
-- Falcons defensive line coach Ray Hamilton held the same spot for the Bucs in 1991.
-- Falcons defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder coached Bucs safety Sean Jones at Georgia from 2001-04.
-- Falcons president and CEO Rich McKay served as the general manager of the Bucs from 1995-2003. Under McKay, the team made five playoff appearances, won two division titles and captured the club’s first Super Bowl championship in 27 seasons with a 48-21 victory over the Oakland Raiders in January 2003.
-- Falcons kicker Matt Bryant played with the Bucs from 2005-08.
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