Atlanta Falcons (10-6-0)
ROSTER
TEAM LEADERS
| Passing | Ryan, Matt |
| Rushing | Turner, Michael |
| Receiving | White, Roddy |
| Defense | Lofton, Curtis |
INJURIES
| Player | Date | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry, Peria | 1/08/12 | calf | Probable |
| White, Roddy | 1/08/12 | hip | Probable |
| Gonzalez, Tony | 1/08/12 | not injury related | Probable |
| Douglas, Harry | 1/08/12 | groin | Probable |
| Cox, Mike | 1/08/12 | finger | Probable |
| Babineaux, Jonathan | 1/08/12 | hamstring | Probable |
| Abraham, John | 1/08/12 | not injury related | Probable |
| Grimes, Brent | 1/08/12 | knee | questionable |
| Nicholas, Stephen | 1/08/12 | toe | Doubtful |
| Jones, Julio | 1/08/12 | thumb | Probable |
TRANSACTIONS
| Player | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mughelli, Ovie | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - right knee |
| Hayden, Kelvin | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - toe |
| Peterson, Mike | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - triceps |
| Johnson, Mike | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - foot |
| Nance, Dimitri | 1/20/12 | From Packers to Falcons signed |
| Valdez, Jose | 1/18/12 | From Falcons to Vikings signed |
| McClain, Robert | 1/10/12 | From Jaguars to Falcons signed |
| Jolly, Kyle | 1/09/12 | signed |
| Gallarda, Tommy | 1/09/12 | signed |
| Davis, Drew | 1/09/12 | signed |
PLAYER NEWS
McClure, Todd (C)
The Atlanta Falcons and McClure have agreed to terms on a one-year contract. The team made the announcement Tuesday.
McClure, who will return for his 14th season with the Falcons, had his franchise-best streak of 144 consecutive starts ended when a knee injury forced him to miss last year's season-opening loss at Chicago. He returned to start the 14 of the next 15 games.
McClure, who will return for his 14th season with the Falcons, had his franchise-best streak of 144 consecutive starts ended when a knee injury forced him to miss last year's season-opening loss at Chicago. He returned to start the 14 of the next 15 games.
Zelenka, Joe (TE)
Zelenka has signed to return for his fourth season. Terms were not announced.
Zelenka spent eight seasons in Jacksonville before signing with the Falcons on Dec. 1, 2009.
Zelenka spent eight seasons in Jacksonville before signing with the Falcons on Dec. 1, 2009.
Walker, Vance (DT)
Walker has signed his $1.26 million tender as a restricted free agent.
Walker had 25 tackles with two sacks in his third season with the Falcons in 2011. He also had a forced fumble and fumble recovery while playing in all 16 games as a backup last season. The Falcons would have received a seventh-round draft pick if another team signed Walker and Atlanta did not match the offer.
Walker had 25 tackles with two sacks in his third season with the Falcons in 2011. He also had a forced fumble and fumble recovery while playing in all 16 games as a backup last season. The Falcons would have received a seventh-round draft pick if another team signed Walker and Atlanta did not match the offer.
Abraham, John (DE)
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with John Abraham, the team's top pass rusher and a key part of the defense last season. Last week, the Falcons re-signed free safety Thomas DeCoud and backup defensive end Kroy Biermann. Atlanta used its franchise tag on cornerback Brent Grimes. Middle linebacker Curtis Lofton also is a free agent.
Abraham led the team with 9 1/2 sacks and has 58 1/2 in six seasons with Atlanta, a total that ties him with Chuck Smith for second place in team history. The 31-year-old defensive end also had four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery last season. He had 13 sacks in 2010.
Abraham led the team with 9 1/2 sacks and has 58 1/2 in six seasons with Atlanta, a total that ties him with Chuck Smith for second place in team history. The 31-year-old defensive end also had four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery last season. He had 13 sacks in 2010.
Tatupu, Lofa (LB)
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with former Pro Bowl linebacker Lofa Tatupu. The team announced the deal Saturday. No terms were released.
Tatupu was a second-round pick by Seattle in 2005 and spent six seasons with the Seahawks. He was named to the NFC Pro Bowl team three straight years from 2005-07 and has started all 84 games he's played in his career. The 29-year-old was released last summer by Seattle after failing to reach agreement on a restructured deal. He didn't play in 2011.
Tatupu was a second-round pick by Seattle in 2005 and spent six seasons with the Seahawks. He was named to the NFC Pro Bowl team three straight years from 2005-07 and has started all 84 games he's played in his career. The 29-year-old was released last summer by Seattle after failing to reach agreement on a restructured deal. He didn't play in 2011.
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