Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 2008 Draft Preview
How the new Falcons braintrust of GM Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Mike Smith performs in its first draft will have much to say about how quickly the franchise is able to rebuild. With six picks in the first three rounds, Atlanta must locate multiple immediate starters to help change the face of the roster. The team wouldn't be wrong to pick Michigan tackle Jake Long or LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey at No. 3, though it stands to reason that a team in need of both a marketing magnet and a good player will select Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan in that position. After that, the Falcons will be one of the few teams paying little attention to filling specific positional holes - other than at running back, Atlanta needs help absolutely everywhere.
Falcons sign K Elam
The Falcons signed kicker Jason Elam on Friday, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports it's a four-year deal worth $9 million.
Raiders, Falcons complete deal for CB Hall
The Oakland Raiders' off-season shopping spree continued Thursday, as the club completed a deal with the Falcons for Pro Bowl cornerback DeAngelo Hall.
Short cut: Harrington returns to Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed quarterback Joey Harrington, just a week after releasing the former first- round pick.
Falcons sign trio of defensive linemen
The Atlanta Falcons signed three defensive linemen on Friday, including tackles Kindal Moorehead and Rashad Moore, and end Simon Fraser.
Falcons agree to terms with RB Turner; sign TE Hartsock
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms on a contract with running back Michael Turner on Sunday.
