jmike811 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Release coming to AF.com...FLOWERY BRANCH, GA – The Atlanta Falcons today released 13 players to reach the NFL’s mandatory 53-man roster limit.“Today is never an easy day for anyone in the organization,” said Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff. “That said however, we are pleased with our roster heading into the 2009 campaign. Our staff did a fine job of evaluating the entire team throughout the offseason, which included mini-camp, OTAs, training camp and preseason games.”Players that were released include wide receiver Troy Bergeron, running back Thomas Brown, offensive lineman Michael Butterworth, wide receiver Robert Ferguson, linebacker Robert James, wide receiver Aaron Kelly, defensive end Maurice Lucas, cornerback William Middleton, tight end Jason Rader, quarterback D.J. Shockley, offensive guard Jose Valdez, defensive tackle Vance Walker and linebacker Jamie Winborn.“It’s always difficult to see players being released especially considering how hard everyone has worked,” said Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith. “I feel like we have a good group of guys in place and I’m looking forward to moving on to the regular season.”The Falcons can establish an eight-player practice squad starting on Sunday, September 6.Atlanta finished the 2009 preseason with a 2-2 record, solidifying the team’s sixth-consecutive non-losing campaign. The Falcons will host the Miami Dolphins in the season opener at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, September 13, 2009. Game time is slated for 1:00 p.m. Atlanta holds an impressive 11-6 record in season home openers and has won six of their last seven dating back to 1990.Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith will address the media regarding the final roster cuts as well as the regular season opener against Miami on Monday, September 7, 2009 following practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLICK NICK Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Old news lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonn Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Release coming to AF.com...FLOWERY BRANCH, GA – The Atlanta Falcons today released 13 players to reach the NFL’s mandatory 53-man roster limit.“Today is never an easy day for anyone in the organization,” said Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff. “That said however, we are pleased with our roster heading into the 2009 campaign. Our staff did a fine job of evaluating the entire team throughout the offseason, which included mini-camp, OTAs, training camp and preseason games.”Players that were released include wide receiver Troy Bergeron, running back Thomas Brown, offensive lineman Michael Butterworth, wide receiver Robert Ferguson, linebacker Robert James, wide receiver Aaron Kelly, defensive end Maurice Lucas, cornerback William Middleton, tight end Jason Rader, quarterback D.J. Shockley, offensive guard Jose Valdez, defensive tackle Vance Walker and linebacker Jamie Winborn.“It’s always difficult to see players being released especially considering how hard everyone has worked,” said Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith. “I feel like we have a good group of guys in place and I’m looking forward to moving on to the regular season.”The Falcons can establish an eight-player practice squad starting on Sunday, September 6.Atlanta finished the 2009 preseason with a 2-2 record, solidifying the team’s sixth-consecutive non-losing campaign. The Falcons will host the Miami Dolphins in the season opener at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, September 13, 2009. Game time is slated for 1:00 p.m. Atlanta holds an impressive 11-6 record in season home openers and has won six of their last seven dating back to 1990.Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith will address the media regarding the final roster cuts as well as the regular season opener against Miami on Monday, September 7, 2009 following practice.A little bit late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_boi_j Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Well at least Adkins made the team. Much support for the Miami product. Sucks Middleton didnt make the team. Oh well, life goes on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Ace Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Your slow J Mike. You better be careful or atljbo is going to take your job. :P When will we see the official depth chart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don™ Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 old news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporkdevil Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Old! Simpsons did it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Zee Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I'm surprised that Adkins made it over WInborn. I don't recall seeing Adkins on the field during the preseason at all! Also surprised we cut Middleton and Walker but I think they'll be on the practice squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don™ Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Also surprised we cut Middleton and Walker but I think they'll be on the practice squad.You shouldn't be. Once we got Tye Hill, that left us with 6 CB. WE wouldn't have gone in the season with 6 CB for sure. Middleton was the logical choice to cut and hopefully sign to the PS. And with Walker, guys like Babs, Lewis, T. Johnson, and Jerry were all ahead of him. Lets hope we can get him to the PS too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Congrats to JPW. Way to go, kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Flight Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Congrats to JPW. Way to go, kid.yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimm Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Well at least Adkins made the team. Much support for the Miami product. Sucks Middleton didnt make the team. Oh well, life goes onx2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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