Ransack Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Falcons’ special-teamer Irons out for seasonBy D. ORLANDO LEDBETTERThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTuesday, December 16, 2008Falcons cornerback David Irons, a key player on special teams, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament Sunday against Tampa Bay and will miss the rest of the season, according to a person familiar with the situation.The team will announce roster moves later today to sure up the special teams and the secondary, which also loss defensive back Antoine Harris (groin injury) last week.Irons, a former Dacula High standout who played at Auburn, made the team last season after being drafted in the sixth round (194th overall).Last season, Irons lead the team with 13 tackles on special teams and had one fumble recovery.Irons played in five games this season and was inactive for nine games.Irons has a history of knee troubles. At Auburn, he suffered a knee injury in 2004 that caused him to miss the Tigers’ 13-0 season.He went on to graduate early and continued playing for the Tigers after receiving an additional year of college eligibility from the NCAA because of the knee injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanForLife Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Oh wow this is not good at all. We really need our special teams to pull us through this Sunday, and Irons is one of the best on the unit.I hope this does not hurt us. We need the rest of the special teams players to really pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 this sucks we will prob activate Eric Brock off the PS or pick up a CB from someone elses...I hope Brent Grimes gets healthy by Sunday...we need depth :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BWD Experience Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 this sucks we will prob activate Eric Brock off the PS or pick up a CB from someone elses...I hope Brent Grimes gets healthy by Sunday...we need depth :/We activated CB Glenn Sharpe from the practice squad, I believe it happened yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 We activated CB Glenn Sharpe from the practice squad, I believe it happened yesterday.that was last week to replace Antoine Harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDB2688 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 This was a big problem for him in college, his knees just aren't that great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsfan1987 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Irons was real good on ST. Now we just need to get the rest of the ST to pick up the slack from him being out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BWD Experience Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 that was last week to replace Antoine HarrisOh yeah, that's right. Just ignore what I said then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerosmith67 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I just read that on AJC.com.. that really stinks.. he's such a nice guy and a heck of a special teams player for us.. I hate to see him go down considering how much energy he brings to the DB's and Special Teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 he likely played his last game as a Falcon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clownorg Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 he likely played his last game as a Falcon.Hopefully not.. He does have all offseason to rehab now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryb78 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Great we just lost the guy who was replacing the guy that we just lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hopefully not.. He does have all offseason to rehab nowwith Foxworth, Houston, Grimes, Hutchins, Jackson I just dont know if there will be room for a ST only player. especially coming off another bad knee injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlFalc78 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Great we just lost the guy who was replacing the guy that we just lost. That is exactly what I was thinking. I hope we can get the right fit from now through the playoffs.........we will need it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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