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Falcons support concussion bill at State Capitol
Atlanta Falcons News on Atlanta Journal Constitution &bull Feb 9, 2012
Former Falcons linebacker Buddy Curry and current kicker Matt Bryant spoke to the Health and Human Services committee of the Georgia legislature in support of the "Georgia Return to Play Act of 2012" on Wednesday at the State Capitol. Full Story »
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Chris Doleman numb from his Hall of Fame selection
Atlanta Falcons News on Atlanta Journal Constitution &bull Feb 8, 2012
While Doleman started and finished his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, he played two seasons for the Falcons and helped them reach the playoffs in 1995, for just the fifth time in franchise history. The Falcons went 7-9 in… Full Story »
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Super Bowl sets ratings record
Atlanta Falcons News on Atlanta Journal Constitution &bull Feb 7, 2012
The Nielsen Co. said Monday that an estimated 111.3 million people watched the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots on Sunday night. That narrowly beat the 111 million who watched Green Bay's win over Pittsburgh last year. NBC… Full Story »
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Five Super Bowl buddies haven't missed a game
Atlanta Falcons News on Atlanta Journal Constitution &bull Feb 5, 2012
Forty-five years ago, a business acquaintance asked Larry McDonald if he wanted to join a few friends on a lark and fly cross-country to catch a football game in Los Angeles. Special (From left) Sylvan Schetler, Harvey Rothenberg, Lewis Rapaport, Larry McDonald and Al Schragis get ready to enjoy their third Super Bowl. They watched Joe Namath lead the Jets to one of the biggest upsets in the game's history. Special The Super Bowl Five (from left) Harvey… Full Story »
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Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame
Atlanta Falcons News on Atlanta Journal Constitution &bull Feb 5, 2012
FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2005, file phot, New York Jets running back Curtis Martin carries the ball against the San Diego Chargers during an NFL football game in San Diego. Martin was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. FILE- In this Dec. 16, 2000, file photo, Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy (96) celebrates Seattle's 27-24 victory over the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game in Seattle. Kennedy was elected… Full Story »
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Retractable roof not ruled out for Falcons stadium
Atlanta Falcons News on Atlanta Journal Constitution &bull Feb 3, 2012
Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com A peregrine falcon soars over the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. The Falcons have expressed a preference for an open-air stadium but might wind up with a retractable roof if ongoing negotiations get bogged down.. While both the Falcons and the Georgia World Congress Center Authority say the focus remains on trying to reach a deal that would put the team in an outdoor stadium and preserve the nearby Georgia Dome for indoor events, neither side shuts… Full Story »
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Falcons could lose Lofton, Grimes and Douglas in free agency
Atlanta Falcons News on Atlanta Journal Constitution &bull Jan 28, 2012
The Falcons, who are projected to be about $28 million under the salary cap when it's announced this week at the Super Bowl, are working on a few contract extensions that could keep some of their 17 unrestricted free agents off the market when it opens March 13. That's going to be important for us to really analyze what's in free agency and really… Full Story »
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Ex-Falcon Shane Dronett's brain showed signs of CTE
Atlanta Falcons News on Atlanta Journal Constitution &bull Jan 28, 2012
ED REINKE, AP The Falcons' Shane Dronett (75) celebrated after the Falcons recovered a fumble by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Randall Cunningham during the NFC Championship game on Jan. 17, 1999, in Minneapolis. Dronett, a former Falcons defensive tackle remembered for… Full Story »
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NFL scouts have the spotlight on the tight ends
Atlanta Falcons News on Atlanta Journal Constitution &bull Jan 27, 2012
MOBILE - The diversified play of tight ends in the NFL playoffs has put the spotlight on the group of six players at that position who are getting ready for the 63rd annual Senior Bowl. While the practice sessions were moved inside Thursday because of rain, the… Full Story »
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Drew Butler tries to impress in Mobile
Atlanta Falcons News on Atlanta Journal Constitution &bull Jan 26, 2012
The younger Butler is set to punt and hold on field goals and extra points for the South squad in the 63rd annual Senior Bowl at 4 p.m. Saturday at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Some guys actually scouted my dad," Butler said.… Full Story »
