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GridIron Blitz: @AtlantaFalcons head coach @falconsdq postgame presser 10.4.15
By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the postgame presser of Atlanta Falcons’ head coach Dan Quinn following his team’s 48-21 home win over the Houston Texans on Oct. 4. Topics included the offensive line handling JJ Watt, the Falcons’ offense production, Devonta Freeman’s three rushing touchdowns and Atlanta’s defensive effort.
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ATLANTA FALCONS WR JULIO JONES NAMED NFC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Release from the Atlanta Falcons: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Atlanta’s, 26-24, win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1. Jones caught nine passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns in Atlanta’s Monday night win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He averaged…
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FALCONS SIGN TACKLE JAKE LONG AND RELEASE S CHARLES GODFREY
Release from the Atlanta Falcons: The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday that they have signed tackle Jake Long, and have released safety Charles Godfrey. Long, 6-7, 322 pounds, was originally selected by the Miami Dolphins with the first overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Michigan. Long started all 74 games he played in…
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Atlanta Falcons announce roster moves
Release from the Atlanta Falcons; The Atlanta Falcons today announced that they have waived S Sean Baker, LB Terrell Manning, T Jake Rodgers, G Jared Smith, and CB Kevin White. The team has also released QB Rex Grossman, DE Cliff Matthews, and QB T.J. Yates. Baker, 6-0, 209 pounds was originally signed by the Tampa…
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MERCEDES-BENZ SIGNS NAMING RIGHTS AGREEMENT FOR ICONIC NEW VENUE IN ATLANTA
Release from the Atlanta Falcons: ATLANTA, GA – AMB Sports & Entertainment (AMBSE) today announced Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) will be the naming partner of the new Atlanta stadium, now officially named Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The agreement, which continues through 2042, includes official naming rights and other partnership benefits. The Mercedes-Benz brand will be prominent inside and…
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St. Louis Rams Take Georgia’s Todd Gurley As 10th Overall Pick In NFL Draft
Release from Georgia Athletics: The St. Louis Rams selected Georgia tailback Todd Gurley with the 10th overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft in Chicago on Thursday night. The Rams have now selected the last two Bulldogs who were first round picks after St. Louis took linebacker Alec Ogletree with the…
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