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A federal appeals court on Tuesday backed the judge who ruled against the NFL and let quarterback Michael Vick keep more than $16 million in roster bonuses from the Atlanta Falcons.

The Browns placed veteran inside linebacker Eric Barton on the injured reserve today, putting an end to his season.

East Lyme's Jordan McCoy looks for running room against the defense of Fitch's Dimitri Smith and Thomas Brown during Friday night's ECC Large Division game in Groton.

One had to wonder about the psyche of the Wilson High football team after it got routed by Los Alamitos, 38-0, on Sept.

Derek Baldoz was supposed to throw the ball deep to Fitch High School teammate Eric Riley late in the first half of Friday's game, but he threw underneath to a different receiver for an incompletion.

Mike Emery had enough media savvy to not make any proclamations about his Fitch High School football team after a 31-6 win over Windham Friday night.

Jesse Callier, the area's reigning rushing leader, is off to a great start again this year.

The Falcons' D is just as good as the Steelers' and Ravens' D. That's pretty strong Kool-Aid that TD is handing out.

Starting cornerback Chris Houston, who suffered a hamstring injury against the Lions, will not play against the Rams.

For their second exhibition game, against the St. Louis Rams on Friday, the script will stay largely the same, with a handful of adjustments.

The game will be nationally televised. a- Monday is the last day of two-a-day practices, signaling the end of training camp.

Louis Rams . "I haven't talked to the coaches, but [my playing time] will probably increase," Ryan said.

D.J. Shockley isn't new to playing the waiting game. It's something he grew accustomed to, dating back to his college days at Georgia.

Houston's injury is not serious, according to coach . Other players who didn't practice were linebacker Tony Gilbert, running back Thomas Brown, linebacker Edmond Miles, defensive tackle Jason Jefferson , wide receiver Robert Ferguson and safety William Moore .

Although the Dirty Birds took a loss to the Detroit Lions, there were some bright spots for the Falcons throughout the game.

WHAT HAPPENED: Jason Hanson kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired to give the Lions the win.

Falcons running back Thomas Brown, a former Georgia standout, might get a chance to carry most of the rushing load against Detroit on Saturday.

The Atlanta Falcons confirmed Thursday morning that wide receiver Harry Douglas will be out for the 2009 season with a knee injury.

The Atlanta Falcons confirmed Thursday morning that wide receiver Harry Douglas will be out for the 2009 season with a knee injury.

Ok, maybe the headline is a bit dramatic, but the loss of Harry Douglas for the year puts a crimp in the Falcons' much-touted offense.