Atlanta Falcons

Matt Ryan responds to commish's remarks on rookie contracts
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | July 01, 2008
Matt Ryan isn't apologizing for benefiting from a system that allows top NFL draft picks to receive massive contracts. Even so, he appreciates where Roger Goodell was coming from last week when the commissioner questioned paying millions in guaranteed salary to rookies who have yet to play a down in the league.

Kansas City to retire Emmitt Thomas' number
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | June 30, 2008
Falcons assistant head coach Emmitt Thomas will have his No. 18 jersey number retired by the Kansas City Chiefs to honor his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Thomas, who will enter the Hall of Fame Aug. 2, will be the ninth Chiefs player to have his number retired by the franchise.

No takers for Falcons' Joe Horn
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | June 29, 2008
Despite veteran wide receiver Joe Horn wanting to be traded, Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said there is nothing doing on that front. Horn's agent has been cleared to gauge interest in Horn with other teams but, as of now, there are no takers.

Falcons rookie Ryan balances offseason workload
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | June 29, 2008
Since a month before the April draft until just more than a week ago, Falcons' rookie quarterback Matt Ryan has obliged nearly every voluntary request of his free time while tending to every major and minor mandatory detail of his profession.

Falcons sign 5th-round pick
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | June 26, 2008
The Falcons signed defensive end Kroy Biermann, the team's fifth-round draft selection, to a four-year contract Thursday.

Ex-Falcon Crumpler likes connection with new QB Young
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | June 24, 2008
Nashville, Tenn. — Tight end Alge Crumpler, who knows the importance of a good relationship with a quarterback, thinks he has found something splendid working with Tennessee's Vince Young.

Falcons release center Datish
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | June 23, 2008
The Falcons released center Doug Datish on Monday. The 2007 sixth-round draft pick from Ohio State had a hard-luck rookie campaign. During training camp, Datish suffered a dislocated finger on his left hand that required surgery. He then broke his right wrist and was placed on injured reserve for the season.

Falcons reach agreement with rookie Douglas
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | June 20, 2008
The Falcons agreed to terms with third-round draft pick Harry Douglas, a wide receiver, Friday. The team made several other roster moves, signing free-agent safety Deke Cooper and releasing offensive tackle Michael Butterworth, defensive end Derrick Jones, safety Jamal Lewis and offensive lineman Kurt Quarterman.

Harrington and wife get adjusted to life in Atlanta
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | June 20, 2008
Emily and Joey Harrington are sitting on the same sofa.