Jason Rader News

Haynes, 5-foot-9, 233 pounds, was originally signed by the Falcons as a free agent on April 29, 2009.

Falcons linebacker Tony Gilbert, who suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday against Philadelphia, was placed on injured reserve and will be out for the reminder of the season.

Linebacker Jamie Winborn and quarterback D.J. Shockley were among the 13 players released by the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday, as the team pared its roster to the 53-man maximum.

Veteran receiver Robert Ferguson and quarterback D.J. Shockley, a local favorite, were among 13 players cut by the Atlanta Falcons.

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas The Falcons, who had been incredibly quiet throughout the preseason, are making lots of noise Tuesday.

It was a great environment that allowed fans to come see the team up-close and get a feel for what it looks like from the "good" seats.

It was a great environment that allowed fans to come see the team up-close and get a feel for what it looks like from the "good" seats.

Marshall product always fighting for his spot. Atlanta Falcons Tight End Jason Rader returned to his old stomping grounds this weekend to host his first ever kids football camp.

Mike Mularkey is going to have a field day in the 2009 NFL football season. Mularkey, entering his second season as Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator, is coming off a year in which he transformed a team that finished 29th in the league in 2007 3 34 reads Opinion Mike Mularkey is going to have a field day in the 2009 NFL football season.