Category Archives: In the News
Falcons Acquire Cornerback Asante Samuel From Eagles
“I wanted to be a Falcon, so we made it work,” Samuel said. The Falcons gave up only a seventh-round draft pick Wednesday when they acquired the four-time Pro Bowl cornerback from the Philadelphia Eagles. The Falcons announced the trade … Continue reading
AP Source: Falcons Hope to Acquire Asante Samuel
A trade for Samuel would provide a highlight to what has been a relatively quiet offseason for the Falcons, who have worked to retain their free agents instead of making a splash through trades or free agency. The Falcons have … Continue reading
Former Atlanta Falcons Safety Easterling Dead at 62
Local media quoted police as saying that Easterling committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. He was one of seven former NFL players who filed a lawsuit against the league last year, accusing it of concealing links between football … Continue reading
