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 Atlanta Falcons - Fantasy Player News
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| Matt Ryan - QB |
Posted 5/2/13 9:08pm et |
| Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan reportedly could sign a contract
extension by the start of training camp. The Falcons want to retain
Ryan for the long term and he wants to stay in Atlanta. The
parameters are in place for a potential Ryan extension after Green
Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco both
inked new deals. |
Huddle Up: In 2012, Ryan hit career highs across the board in attempts (615),
completions (422), yards (4,719) and TD passes (32) and notched his
first fantasy top-five QB finish (fifth with 384 points) as a
result. With TE Tony Gonzalez putting off retirement, RB Steven
Jackson joining the backfield and the potent WR duo of Julio Jones
and Roddy White returning, the fantasy arrow -- and his bank account
bottom line -- are most definitely pointing up for Ryan.
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| William Moore - S |
Posted 4/19/13 1:31am et |
| Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore was arrested Thursday, April 18,
and has been charged with simple battery. |
Huddle Up: Not the best turn of events for a key free agent the Falcons signed
to a 5-year, $30 million extension only a month ago.
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| Tony Gonzalez - TE |
Posted 4/5/13 3:22pm et |
| Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez said 2013 will be his last season even though he signed a two-year deal. He said he is a little tempted to try to break the all-time receiving record but understands it would probably take him four years to break the record. |
Huddle Up: Gonzo didn't look like he was on his last legs in 2012, so another near miss in 2013 could bring him back yet again. That said, the Falcons may want to add Gonzo's potential replacement in this year's draft in case this time Gonzalez really means he's done.
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| Luke McCown - QB |
Posted 4/1/13 8:49pm et |
| The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with free-agent QB Luke McCown on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. McCown is expected to be the primary backup to QB Drew Brees. |
Huddle Up: Suffice it to say that if McCown sees significant action in 2013, both the Saints and those with McCown on their fantasy team will be looking u
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| Brent Grimes - CB |
Posted 3/31/13 12:21am et |
| The Miami Dolphins have signed free-agent CB Brent Grimes to a one-year deal worth $5.5 million. |
Huddle Up: The Dolphins haven't been shy about throwing money around this offseason, and adding Grimes addresses a glaring need on their roster. He's also on just a one-year deal, so if he proves he's healthy Grimes will have an opportunity to cash in next offseason.
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| John Abraham - DE |
Posted 3/31/13 1:43pm et |
| The Atlanta Falcons are not expected to re-sign free-agent DE John Abraham. |
Huddle Up: Although you can never have enough pass rushers and Abraham still available at a reduced price after being unable to hook on anywhere else, the Falcons appear to have closed the door with their recent signing of Osi Umenyiora.
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| Matt Ryan - QB |
Posted 3/28/13 1:47pm et |
| Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan is awaiting Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers' deal before agreeing to a long-term extension himself. Ryan is expected to try to slot between Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco and Rodgers, perhaps roughly $22 million per season. |
Huddle Up: The QB dominoes are falling right in place for Ryan, who is coming off a career year with 4,719 yards and 32 TDs.
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| Tony Gonzalez - TE |
Posted 3/15/13 1:35pm et |
| Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez agreed to a two-year $14 million dollar contract with $7 million guaranteed. Gonzalez's cap number for 2013 is $5.25 million. |
Huddle Up: It's official, Gonzo returns to the Falcons. If last year is any indication, he has more than enough left in the tank to remain one of the top fantasy tight ends.
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| Tony Gonzalez - TE |
Posted 3/12/13 9:50pm et |
| Free-agent TE Tony Gonzalez called the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, March 12 to announce he will return to the team instead of retiring. He's reportedly seeking $7 million for the 2013 season in addition to a reduced training-camp workload. |
Huddle Up: With Gonzo finishing second among league TEs in receptions (93) and fourth in TD catches (8) in 2012 and the Falcons being a legit Super Bowl contender, it was hard to see the TE simply walking away. He'll be another year older and another step slower this fall, but he still figures to be among the game's top TE red-zone threats once again.
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| Tony Gonzalez - TE |
Posted 3/10/13 2:29pm et |
| Free-agent TE Tony Gonzalez (Falcons) could re-sign with the Atlanta Falcons if the price is right and if the team would allow him to miss most if not all of training camp. The team is cautiously optimistic about re-signing Gonzalez and neither issue is expected to be a deal breaker. |
Huddle Up: Sounds as if the Falcons' full-court press on the retiring TE may be working.
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| Dunta Robinson - CB |
Posted 3/9/13 12:14am et |
| The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with free-agent CB Dunta Robinson Friday, March 8. The deal is for three years, and terms of the deal are undisclosed. |
Huddle Up: The Chiefs have now addressed needs at quarterback (Alex Smith), offensive tackle (franchising Branden Albert), and cornerback (Robinson) prior to draft day. Does that take Geno Smith, Luke Joeckel, and Dee Milliner off the board with the top pick? Plenty of drama as we head towards draft day.
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| Michael Turner - RB |
Posted 3/8/13 12:06am et |
| The New England Patriots could show interest in free-agent RB
Michael Turner (Falcons) and Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent
RB Peyton Hillis this offseason if they are willing to accept the
role as a goal-line back. |
Huddle Up: Danny Woodhead is a UFA and isn't expected to return so there is an
opening in the N.E. backfield. And, hey, this is the Pats, whose
goal it seems is to frustrate fantasy owners by unpredictably mixing
and matching a full stable of backs on a weekly basis.
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| Roddy White - WR |
Posted 3/2/13 11:31pm et |
| Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White said via Twitter he can record 1,500 yards receiving in 2013, if impending free-agent TE Tony Gonzalez does not return. |
Huddle Up: While it's true there may be more balls headed White's way if Gonzo retires, there would also be an accompanying increase in defensive attention to Atlanta's wideouts. Either way White should be in store for nice numbers, but Gonzo's absence wouldn't necessarily translate into bigger numbers. That said, gotta love the confidence.
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| John Abraham - DE |
Posted 3/1/13 12:59pm et |
| The Atlanta Falcons cut DE John Abraham and CB Dunta Robinson. |
Huddle Up: The Falcons clear more than $9 million in cap space by releasing Abraham and Robinson, but they also create a couple needs on the defensive side of the ball they'll need to address via the draft or with budget free agents.
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| Michael Turner - RB |
Posted 3/1/13 12:59pm et |
| The Atlanta Falcons released RB Michael Turner. |
Huddle Up: Everyone saw this coming, as the Falcons clear $6.4 million in cap space by releasing the 31-year-old running back. The move leaves Jacquizz Rodgers as Atlanta's primary ball-carrier, at least for the moment; expect the Falcons to address the position via the draft or free agency.
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| Matt Ryan - QB |
Posted 2/23/13 11:55am et |
| Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan has recovered from the separated shoulder he suffered in the NFC Championship Game, and he is now lifting weights and no longer in the rehab protocol. Ryan should be good to do everything when the offseason program begins April 12. |
Huddle Up: Good news for Ryan, who can also start working on lobbying Tony Gonzalez to return for one more season.
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| Michael Turner - RB |
Posted 2/22/13 1:04pm et |
| The Atlanta Falcons are likely to release RB Michael Turner. He's scheduled to make $6.9 million in 2013. |
Huddle Up: Jacquizz Rodgers and Jason Snelling would be in line to share the backfield workload in Atlanta sans Turner, but you would have to think the Falcons would look for additional backfield help in the draft or free agency. Turner, meanwhile, would be a short-yardage committee option elsewhere.
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| Tony Gonzalez - TE |
Posted 2/22/13 5:09pm et |
| Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff sounded cautiously optimistic about the possibility of impending free-agent TE Tony Gonzalez playing next season during his press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine. Gonzalez still has not given the Falcons a definite answer about his future. |
Huddle Up: The Falcons clearly want Gonzo back, and Gonzo clearly has something left in the tank physically. Now he just needs to convince himself to put off his Hall of Fame induction one more year. If he does return, he'll be among the top fantasy options at tight end.
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| Tony Gonzalez - TE |
Posted 2/19/13 1:34pm et |
| While Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan will be pursued for a contract extension this offseason, the front office's top priority is convincing TE Tony Gonzalez to stave off his expected retirement for one more season. |
Huddle Up: Gonzo deserves to be a priority after he finished second among all TEs with 93 catches in 2012, but this and the pursuit of a Ryan extension doesn't bode well for the Atlanta futures of current free agents Sam Baker, William Moore and Brent Grimes.
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| Tony Gonzalez - TE |
Posted 2/14/13 11:21pm et |
| Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said he believes impending free-agent TE Tony Gonzalez is having trouble deciding on his future and believes it is close to 50-50 in terms of Gonzalez returning next season. Dimitroff said the team still lists Gonzalez as their No. 1 tight end during personnel meetings. |
Huddle Up: This is definitely a tough call for Gonzo, who wants to leave the game healthy but on the other hand, he enjoyed one of his best seasons in 2012 for the Falcons, who were thisclose to reaching the Super Bowl.
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| Tony Gonzalez - TE |
Posted 2/13/13 11:54pm et |
| Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said the team does not have a timetable for when they would like TE Tony Gonzalez to make a decision on his future. |
Huddle Up: The Falcons will need to have some idea of Gonzo's plans prior to free agency and the draft, which in turn provides fantasy owners with more than enough time to slot him accordingly on (or remove him entirely from) their draft boards.
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| Matt Ryan - QB |
Posted 2/13/13 11:54pm et |
| Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said QB Matt Ryan has recovered from the sprained AC joint he suffered during the NFC Championship game. Smith said Ryan started working out in the weight room this week. |
Huddle Up: There was no question Ryan would be back at work in plenty of time for the 2013 season, and now you have your proof.
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| John Abraham - DE |
Posted 2/5/13 11:52pm et |
| The Atlanta Falcons could create $10.4 million in salary cap space this offseason if they release RB Michael Turner and DE John Abraham. |
Huddle Up: On the outset, Abraham appears more likely to return out of the 2, but the DE will turn 35 in May, and if he does come back, look for the vet to do so under some sort of restructured deal.
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| Tony Gonzalez - TE |
Posted 1/31/13 11:21pm et |
| Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said he has talked to impending free-agent TE Tony Gonzalez about the possibility of coming back for one more year. Gonzalez has said he is 95 percent sure that he will retire this offseason. |
Huddle Up: The heat has been on all season, and it's only intensified now that the Falcons are starting to solidify their 2013 plans. Regardless, Gonzo looked like anything but a player at the end of his career, matching or exceeding his career averages with 93 catches, 930 yards and 8 TDs in 2012.
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| Michael Turner - RB |
Posted 1/25/13 9:53pm et |
| The Atlanta Falcons could consider restructuring RB Michael Turner's contract and use him as a red zone running back next season. |
Huddle Up: Turner had digressed into the lead dog in an RBBC by season's end, with the bulk of his fantasy value coming as a goal line back. Jacquizz Rodgers may not be the Falcons' answer as an every-down back, but he could be involved in another committee approach with Turner as the goal line guy. Either way, Turner's days as a consistent 20-carry per game back appear to be in his rear-view mirror.
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| Tony Gonzalez - TE |
Posted 1/25/13 9:53pm et |
| Atlanta Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff praised TE Chase Coffman when talking about possible replacements for the retiring Tony Gonzalez. "Chase is a very good receiving tight end, and he continues to grow and learn as he receives very good coaching under Chris Scelfo," Dimitroff said. "If Chase can stay healthy, I think Chase has a very nice chance of being a quality football player in this league." |
Huddle Up: Gonzo's retirement isn't set in stone just yet, but if he does start the countdown to Canton this summer Coffman would be first in line to take over his role in the Falcons' high-powered offense.
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| Tony Gonzalez - TE |
Posted 1/23/13 12:39am et |
| Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph was selected to his first Pro Bowl
for the NFC squad, and he'll replace Atlanta Falcons TE Tony
Gonzalez (undisclosed), who will not play due to injury. |
Huddle Up: Nice honor for Rudolph, but could this possibly be a sign that Gonzo
might decide to return next season? Bowing out with one last trip to
Hawaii sure would've seemed like an ideal NFL finale.
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| Matt Ryan - QB |
Posted 1/21/13 5:26pm et |
| Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said QB Matt Ryan will not need surgery on the sprained shoulder he suffered in the NFC Championship game. Smith said Ryan would have been ready to play if the team made Super Bowl XLVII but will not play in the Pro Bowl. Ryan is expected to wear a sling for around 10 days and is facing a four-week rehab for his Grade 2 AC joint sprain. |
Huddle Up: One of the few legit injuries that will keep a player from participating in the Pro Bowl. Ryan should be good to go in plenty of time for the start of training camp.
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| Matt Ryan - QB |
Posted 1/20/13 10:36pm et |
| Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons WR Matt Ryan (shoulder)
has been diagnosed with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder. He
suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship
Game loss against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20. Ryan will
not require surgery for the injury, and the team is waiting to see
if he'll still need an MRI Monday, Jan. 21. |
Huddle Up: Ryan, who was injured after driving the Falcons deep into Niners
territory in search of the go-ahead TD, had a strong day in defeat,
throwing for a postseason franchise-record 396 yards and 3 TDs.
Still, for one of the few times all season, Ryan couldn't quite come
through in the clutch, and, as a result, the Falcons were shut out
in the second half of the 28-24 defeat.
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| Tony Gonzalez - TE |
Posted 1/20/13 10:36pm et |
| Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez indicated after the NFC Championship Game loss against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, that he likely played in his final NFL game. 'It's probably the last time I'm going to wear that uniform,' Gonzalez said. 'I didn't want to take it off, to tell you the truth. All good things come to an end and, like I said all season long, this is probably my last one. What an unbelievable ride.' |
Huddle Up: If Gonzo is bowing out, he's leaving on top as easily the greatest TE in league history. And even in his 16th season, he still was one of the top handful of contemporary tight ends, hauling in 93 passes for 930 yards and 8 TDs in 2012.
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