OC Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) http://atlantafalcon...th-peria-jerry/It’s “Friday Free Agency Check-in” day.#FFACTeams can start talking with agents about potential unrestricted free agents at 4 p.m. on Saturday.With free agency set to start on Monday, teams can keep negotiating with their own players in order to keep them from reaching the open market.In addition to defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux and guard/center Joe Hawley, the Falcons are in “active talks” to retain the services of offensive lineman Michael Johnson, according to his agent Pat Dye Jr.However, the team appears set to part ways with defensive tackle Peria Jerry, a former first-round pick who’s career arc was stunted by a gruesome knee injury in his second NFL game.“There’s nothing going on,” said agent Bus Cook said on Friday.Johnson, after a productive 2012 season as the jumbo tight end, was set to take over at right tackle last season before he suffered a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula during an exhibition season practice with the Cincinnati Bengals.The injury required surgery and he was placed on injured reserve.Johnson was injured on the first play of the 9-on-7 inside run drills on the second day of practice between the Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals. He left the team’s facilities in an ambulance.Johnson played in all 16 games in 2012 and made one start. The Falcons were hoping that Johnson would be an athletic upgrade over the gritty Tyson Clabo, who was released last offseason.Johnson was highly touted coming out of the SEC and Alabama. Falcons defensive tackle Corey Peters said that Johnson was the toughest lineman that he faced while playing for Kentucky.Johnson, a four-year starter at Alabama, was a third-round pick (98TH overall) in the 2010 NFL draft.Jerry was selected with the 24th pick in 2009, two picks before the Green Bay Packers selected Clay Matthews III. While Jerry battled injuries, Matthews has turned into a four-time Pro Bowler and was the Sporting News’ defensive player of the year in 2010.After coming back from the knee injury, Jerry played sparingly in 2010.The Falcons’ position of not announcing details of injuries helped fuel the perception that Jerry’s has been a bust. In the second game of his career he suffered what was described as a “severe” injury. But the details were never forthcoming.In 2010, he played about 30 percent of the snaps, but was inconsistent. The following season he started four of the 16 games that he played in. In 2012, he started nine of 14 games as he played some defensive end when the Falcons were in a 3-4.Jerry told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he wanted to return.“Whatever happens, happens,” Jerry said. “You (don’t) have any control over that. Really, we are just playing it by ear to see what happens. There is nothing that you can do about it. That’s the people upstairs’ decision.“I started here and would love to stay here.”The Falcons, who have elected not to use the franchise or transition tag this offseason, have signed Peters to a one-year, $1.5 million contract extension.The Falcons’ list of potential unrestricted free agents include Babineaux, Hawley, Jerry, Johnson, Sean Locklear and Jeremy Trueblood, tight end Chase Coffman, cornerback Dominique Franks and linebacker Omar Gaither. Edited March 7, 2014 by OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftfield Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Not sure how many times Mike Johnson can wear the jersey considering his injury history. Guy is an enigma based on that.Dude will probably get a 1 yr prove it deal similar to Corey Peters at a similar cost if the F.O. is smart! Edited March 7, 2014 by leftfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Wall Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 What's with the love for Mike Johnson around here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Man I hate you, I was thinking the DE when I saw the title and got excited ... .....but no, **** no, we are talking to Alabama Mike Johnson ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS91 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 What's with the love for Mike Johnson around hereHe isn't Lamar Holmes? That's all I've got. I still don't understand why we have tried to make him a tackle when he was a really good guard in college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftermath Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 This just in, mediocre team struggles to stay mediocre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiccolas Cage Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Lol, wasn't Mike Johnson getting punked by one of the DEs from the Begals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiccolas Cage Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 This just in, mediocre team struggles to stay mediocre!I honestly didn't expect anything different from the start of this offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Mike Johnson ! The savior at RT ! Now we got Carimi, and we are getting Mike Johnson back ! Good times man, good times ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlGM Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Not sure how many times Mike Johnson can wear the jersey considering his injury history. Guy is an enigma based on that.Dude will probably get a 1 yr prove it deal similar to Corey Peters at a similar cost if the F.O. is smart! it better be a one year contract.someone else said it but I wish we would just ply him at guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawse Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 No other explanation other than we gotta be going after a DT or two in the FA or draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiruz Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Man I hate you, I was thinking the DE when I saw the title and got excited ... .....but no, **** no, we are talking to Alabama Mike Johnson ........Cosigned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Doktor Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 No real surprises here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 No reason not to bring him back on a non-guaranteed minimum deal and give him a look at TC. If he doesnt work out, you cut him for no real consequence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskokas finest © Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Peria Jerry's agent needn't charge his phone the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysnill1 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 ain't nothing wrong with giving Mike a 1 year prove it deal. sheesh, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Peria Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwifalcon Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I've got to think this resigning of Mike Johnson has to be a Mike Tice decision he's seen enough of him to suggest he can contribute thats the only way I see this move being made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Doktor Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Weird thing is, Johnson has not done **** since college. Not. A. ****. Thing. Nada. Nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollo lawson Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 What's with the love for Mike Johnson around hereI have no idea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Minimum wage. The Falcons can't possibly be offering Mike Johnson more than that. How? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Just get rid of both. Mike Johnson has never done anything for this team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollo lawson Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I've got to think this resigning of Mike Johnson has to be a Mike Tice decision he's seen enough of him to suggest he can contribute thats the only way I see this move being made.When has he seen it? The dude hardly touches the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollo lawson Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 We already have two mediocre/substandard olineman under contract in Holmes and Konz. Now we're about to add two more in Johnson and Hawley. Free agency can't get here fast enough for these idiots at Flowery Branch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouDog. Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 you cant release every o linemen. He will be a good backup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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