NFL Notes: Falcons, Redskins, Saints, & Steelers
Top 100 Free Agents
We updated our Top 100 Free Agents list following franchise/transition tags and a number of roster cuts on Monday.
Falcons
According to Vaughn McClure...
Contract Talks Between Brian Orakpo & Redskins “Not Looking Good,” Falcons & Jaguars “Very Interested”
Sources tell Dianna Marie Russini that a long-term contract extension talks between the Redskins and free agent OLB Brian Orakpo are "not looking good."
According to Russini, the Falcons...
Report: Falcons & Redskins “Leaders” To Sign OLB Brian Orakpo
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, citing a league source, reports that the Falcons and Redskins are believed to be the "leaders" to sign...
NFL Notes: LeSean McCoy, Dolphins, Falcons, Packers, & Titans
LeSean McCoy
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk writes that it would be better for RB LeSean McCoy to have the Eagles to approach him...
Falcons Not An Option For Free Agent TE Julius Thomas?
A source tells Vaughn McClure of ESPN that Broncos free agent TE Julius Thomas may not be an option for the Atlanta Falcons, despite...
NFL Notes: Rule Changes, Buccaneers, Falcons, & Patriots
Rule Changes
The NFL announced released the list of changes the NFL competition committee is considering for next year.
Modifying what is reviewable under instant replay
Exploring...
Julius Thomas Expected To Have A “Very Active Market” With Jaguars, Raiders & Falcons Among Interested Teams
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Broncos free agent TE Julius Thomas will have a "very active market" this offseason.
According to Rapoport, the Broncos...
NFL Notes: Adrian Peterson, Falcons, Patriots, Raiders, & Texans
Adrian Peterson
Adrian Peterson issued a statement regarding the ruling from Thursday, per Josina Anderson:
I was pleased to learn about Judge Doty’s decision. It is...
Falcons Waive DE Jonathan Massaquoi
The Atlanta Falcons announced that they've placed DEÂ Jonathan Massaquoi on waivers Friday.
https://twitter.com/AtlantaFalcons/status/571434360576081920
Massaquoi, 26, is a former third round pick of the Falcons back in 2012....
Falcons Release G Justin Blalock, Free Up $3.79M In Cap Space
The Atlanta Falcons also announced the release of G Justin Blalock on Friday.
Blalock, 31, still had another two years remaining on his six-year, $38.4 million...
Falcons Release WR Harry Douglas
Rand Getlin of Yahoo Sports reports that the Atlanta Falcons have released WRÂ Harry Douglas.
https://twitter.com/HDouglas83/status/571328193933651970
Douglas, 30, was in the final year of his four-year, $12.5 million...
NFL Notes: Draft, Bills, Falcons, Redskins, & Saints
Draft
Tony Pauline reports that there is a lot of interest in Missouri DE Shane Ray from Jaguars and Titans.
Bills
LB Kiko Alonso (ACL surgery) said he'll "definitely" be...
NFL Notes: Steven Jackson, Eagles, Jets, & Redskins
Steven Jackson
Despite being released by the Falcons Thursday night, veteran RB Steven Jackson announced via his website that he has no plans to retire...
Falcons Release RB Steven Jackson
Update:
That was fast.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Falcons have already released RB Steven Jackson.
The Falcons have already announced the move.
According to OverTheCap.com, that Falcons...
