Monday Sep 29 | The Union
Bruins top FLC in south county clash
The Bruins outshot Forest Lake Christian 25-2 en route to a 3-1 victory over their south county neighbors in a non-league matchup Friday.
Falcons linebackers nice fit with Lofton
If the past is indicative of the future for Curtis Lofton, the Falcons will be just fine at middle linebacker.
Falcons sign LB Gilbert, TE Peelle
The Atlanta Falcons signed free agent linebacker Tony Gilbert and tight end Justin Peelle Monday.
To preview the Falcons season, the AJC will examine issues facing the team position by position.
Little-used Shockley is Mr. Popularity
A rainy Monday practice finished, D.J. Shockley was the last player standing on the artificial landscape of the Falcons' indoor facility.
Falcons undecided on who will back up Ryan
Falcons head coach Mike Smith said that though the starting quarterback job has been decided, there are several jobs still up for grabs.
Rookie linebacker Lofton impresses
Quarterback Matt Ryan was not the only key rookie making his first start for the Falcons Friday.
Dogs can learn from talented 2004 team
It was the most talented squad Mark Richt had assembled. Twenty of its members would be drafted by NFL clubs.
Dahl's physical play gives him advantage at guard
The Falcons' new regime is working on an extreme makeover of the team's offensive line - personnel and blocking style.
Starters better bring name tags for game
The Falcons will have as many as 12 new starters in Saturday's exhibition opener against Jacksonville.
Falcons fielding team you can be proud of
Spent the week with the Atlanta Falcons and was pleasantly surprised at what I saw.
Shockley hopes to complete comeback against Jags
Forget any suggestion that D.J. Shockley should wait another week to make his preseason debut for the Atlanta Falcons.
Falcons' Taylor to Get First NFL Start
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Tony Taylor will get his first NFL start in a pre-season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Saturday night.
Falcons Report: It's a coin toss at nickel
"We feel like we're going to have to get at least three guys ready to play the nickel position through the preseason," Falcons coach Mike Smith said Tuesday.
Linebackers can run more freely, different schemes can be employed and Atlanta now has the interior space-eater to allow it to shift from a four-man defensive front to a 3-4, should it so desire.
His favorite vehicle, with a diesel engine, has 130,000 miles on it. "It's still rolling," Brooking said.
Trial Date To Be Set in fall for Michael Vick co-Defendant
A trial date for one of Michael Vick's co-defendants on state dogfighting charges will be set on September 23.
Trial date to be set in Sept. for Vick co-defendant
SUSSEX, Va. - A trial date for one of Michael Vick's co-defendants on state dogfighting charges will be set on Sept.
The Atlanta Falcons signed sixth round draft pick running back Thomas Brown from Georgia on Wednesday.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Falcons rookie linebacker leaning on vets
Rookie middle linebacker Curtis Lofton said he is fortunate to be coming into a situation where he can learn from cerebral and hard-working veterans Keith Brooking, Michael Boley and Tony Taylor.