Falcons Off-Season news

**11chaos** · 02-13-2008, 10:31 PM

More off-season news to follow as it goes along

Falcons hire former Georgia Southern assistant Danna, 02/04/2008
Former Georgia Southern defensive backs coach Jon Danna was hired as the Atlanta Falcons defensive quality control coach on Monday.

Falcons add Boudreau as offensive line coach, 01/31/2008
New Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith continued to shape his coaching staff on Thursday, adding Paul Boudreau as offensive line coach.

Falcons add Scelfo and Dunn to coaching staff, 01/30/2008
Former Tulane coach Chris Scelfo was named the Atlanta Falcons tight ends coach. The team also announced the hiring of Paul Dunn as assistant offensive line coach.

Armstrong returns to Falcons as special teams coach, 01/29/2008
Keith Armstrong returned for his second coaching stint with the Atlanta Falcons when he was named special teams coordinator today.

Falcons' Smith hires Robiskie to coach receivers, 01/27/2008
New Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith hired Terry Robiskie as team's receivers coach Saturday.

Falcons hire VanGorder, 01/24/2008
Brian VanGorder left South Carolina as defensive coordinator on Thursday to take the same job with the Atlanta Falcons.

Falcons hire Jaguars defensive coordinator Smith as head coach, 01/23/2008
The Falcons have hired Jagaurs defensive coordinator Mike Smith as their next head coach.

Thomas retained, 01/24/2008
A day after naming Mike Smith as head coach, the Atlanta Falcons appointed Emmitt Thomas to assistant head coach on Wednesday.

Falcons hire Pats' Dimitroff as general manager, 01/13/2008
Tom Dimitroff was hired as general manager of the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, leaving his position as director of scouting for the New England Patriots.

McKay extends deal as Falcons president, 01/05/2008
Rich McKay signed a two-year contract extension Friday to remain the Atlanta Falcons' president, but will relinquish the general manager's duties.

**11chaos** · 02-18-2008, 02:03 PM

The Atlanta Falcons released four-time Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler and six other players Friday in the first step of a major rebuilding job in the post-Michael Vick era.

The Falcons also cut quarterback Byron Leftwich, defensive tackle Rod Coleman, offensive tackle Wayne Gandy, cornerback Lewis Sanders, wide receiver Jamin Elliott and linebacker Marcus Wilkins.

"This is a difficult day for the entire organization," said Thomas Dimitroff, the Falcons' new general manager. "A number of these players have contributed to this organization on and off the field at a high level, and we greatly appreciate their efforts."

**11chaos** · 02-21-2008, 09:27 PM

Staff building, Feb 13, 2008
The Atlanta Falcons named Glenn Pires the team’s new linebackers coach and retained Billy “White Shoes” Johnson as assistant strength and conditioning coach.

NFL seeks to reverse Vick ruling on bonus, 02/14/2008
The NFL wants an order that allowed Michael Vick to keep most of his bonus money to be reversed.

**11chaos** · 03-03-2008, 10:35 AM

Falcons add former Chargers RB Turner and,release Dunn, 03/02/2008
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with four-year veteran running back Michael Turner as an unrestricted free agent from the San Diego Chargers.Falcons after signing Turner. Veteran running back Warrick Dunn was released by the Atlanta Falcons, one day after the club signed free agent Michael Turner.

Falcons re-sign QB Redman, 02/29/2008
The Atlanta Falcons backfield began to take shape when the team re-signed quarterback Chris Redman and made plans to pursue free-agent running back Michael Turner.

Hall on chances of Atlanta return: 'Slim to none', 02/22/2008
In town for the annual NFL Scouting Combine, DeAngelo Hall spoke with reporters outside the RCA Dome and reiterated his view that he does not have a future with the franchise.

**11chaos** · 03-07-2008, 01:13 AM

Falcons cut former starting QB Harrington, 03/05/2008
The Falcons cut ties with former starting quarterback Joey Harrington, who started 10 games last season.

**11chaos** · 04-01-2008, 06:27 PM

Falcons sign long-time Broncos kicker Elam, 03/22/2008
The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent kicker Jason Elam to a four-year, $9 million contract that includes $3.3 million in guaranteed money.

Done deal: Falcons trade Hall to Raiders, 03/21/2008
The Oakland Raiders have reached agreement with cornerback DeAngelo Hall on a seven-year, $70 million contract that includes $24.5 million in guaranteed money.

Falcons retain exclusive right for OT Clabo, 03/19/2008
The Atlanta Falcons retained the exclusive rights for offensive tackle Tyson Clabo.

Falcons re-sign former starting QB Harrington, 03/11/2008
The Atlanta Falcons signed quarterback Joey Harrington, one week after releasing the veteran quarterback.

Dunn agrees on deal to return to Bucs, 03/11/2008
Warrick Dunn is expected to finish his career in the same city where it started, reaching agreement with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a two-year, $6 million contract.

Falcons sign free agent C Stepanovich, 03/11/2008
The Atlanta Falcons signed unrestricted free agent center Alex Stepanovich from the Cincinnati Bengals.

Falcons sign Moorehead, two more defensive linemen, 03/07/2008
The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent defensive tackle Kindal Moorehead and two more defensive linemen.

**11chaos** · 04-15-2008, 10:08 PM

1 Sep 07 DET @ ATL 1:00 PM
2 Sep 14 ATL @ TB 4:05 PM
3 Sep 21 KC @ ATL 1:00 PM
4 Sep 28 ATL @ CAR 1:00 PM
5 Oct 05 ATL @ GB 1:00 PM
6 Oct 12 CHI @ ATL 1:00 PM
7 Bye
8 Oct 26 ATL @ PHI 1:00 PM
9 Nov 02 ATL @ OAK 4:15 PM
10 Nov 09 NO @ ATL 1:00 PM
11 Nov 16 DEN @ ATL 1:00 PM
12 Nov 23 CAR @ ATL 1:00 PM
13 Nov 30 ATL @ SD 4:05 PM
14 Dec 07 ATL @ NO 1:00 PM
15 Dec 14 TB @ ATL 1:00 PM
16 Dec 21 ATL @ MIN 1:00 PM
17 Dec 28 STL @ ATL 1:00 PM

**11chaos** · 05-20-2008, 08:05 PM

May 20, 2008
Falcons, Ryan reach terms on six-year, $72 million contract with a guaranteed $34.75 million.