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Founded: 1966

Stadium: Georgia Dome

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  • Weatherspoon joining Falcons

    07/29/2010
    The Atlanta Falcons and first-round draft pick Sean Weatherspoon have agreed to a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $17.5 million, a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora.

  • Make-or-break year for Falcons

    07/29/2010
    So what if the Falcons are coming off back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in franchise history? They want more. Find out why Atlanta is under self-imposed pressure to contend.

  • Falcons DT Jerry healthy after knee injury, can work out

    07/27/2010
    Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry, the team's top draft pick in 2009, has recovered from a major knee injury and will begin workouts with the rest of the team when training camp opens July 29.

  • Falcons DT Babineaux avoids jail time for drug possession

    07/20/2010
    Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux will avoid jail time for his Dec. 10 drug-possession arrest.

  • NFL reveals four-game ban for Falcons LB James

    07/08/2010
    The NFL confirmed Thursday that Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2010 season for violating league policy on performance-enhancing substances.

  • Falcons' Ojinnaka suspended one game by NFL for arrest

    06/03/2010
    The NFL said Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Quinn Ojinnaka has been suspended without pay for the 2010 season opener after being arrested last year.

  • Falcons seeking new open-air stadium in Atlanta

    05/21/2010
    Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay said Friday the team wants a new stadium within seven years, but it doesn't appear the Georgia Dome is going away.

  • Falcons' Turner puts an end to fat jokes

    05/09/2010
    No one is calling Michael Turner fat at the Falcons' three-day minicamp, which ended Sunday -- and that's a change. Turner heard some fat jokes one year ago when he may have weighed close to 260 pounds.

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Head Coach more
Mike Smith

Regular Season: 20-12

Postseason: 0-1

Experience: 2

Career record: 20-13

Career Record: 20-12-0 regular season; 0-1 playoffs

Pro Career: Smith signed as the 14th head coach in Atlanta Falcons history on Jan. 23, 2008. From 2003–2007, Smith served as the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars and led a defensive unit which ranked fourth in overall defense (296.6), third in offensive points allowed (16.1) and fifth in rushing defense (99.3). The Jaguars defense also contributed to a team-record 20 interceptions and allowed an NFL-low 11 points per game on their home turf. In 2002, Smith served as the linebackers coach for the Baltimore Ravens and before joining the NFL ranks, he spent 12 seasons at Tennessee Tech from 1987–1998.

Background: Smith became a coach at 18, instructing linebackers while he was still in high school. He played college football at East Tennessee(1977–1981) and was named defensive MVP twice at his position. He led the team with 186 tackles as a senior, becoming the all-time single-season tackle leader. Smith then forged his way up the coaching ladder with stints at San Diego State (1982-85), Morehead State (1986) and Tennessee Tech (1987-1998) before making the jump to the NFL.

Personal: A native of Daytona Beach, Fla., Smith was born on June 13, 1959 in Chicago, Ill. He and his wife, Julie, have one daughter, Logan.


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Draft 2010 more
Pick Player
Rd 1, Pick 19 (19) Weatherspoon, Sean LB 
Rd 3, Pick 19 (83) Peters, Corey DT 
Rd 3, Pick 34 (98) Johnson, Mike OG 
Rd 4, Pick 19 (117) Hawley, Joe OG 
Rd 5, Pick 4 (135) Franks, Dominique CB 
Rd 5, Pick 34 (165) Meier, Kerry WR 
Rd 6, Pick 2 (171) Schillinger, Shann S 
Scoreboard more
Raymond James Stadium - Wk 17 1 2 3 4 T
Atlanta Falcons 0 10 0 10 20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3 0 0 7 10
Schedule more
Wk Date Opponent Time
P1 Fri, Aug 13 Kansas City 8:00 PM ET
P2 Thu, Aug 19 New England 8:00 PM ET
P3 Fri, Aug 27 @ Miami 7:00 PM ET
P4 Thu, Sep 02 @ Jacksonville 7:30 PM ET
1 Sun, Sep 12 @ Pittsburgh 1:00 PM ET
2 Sun, Sep 19 Arizona 1:00 PM ET
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Injuries more
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Postseason Leaders more
Passing Att Cmp Yds TDs
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Rushing Car Yds Avg TDs
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Receiving Rec Yds Avg TDs
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Transactions more
Date Transaction
7/31 Gabe Derricks (S) cut.
7/31 Robbie Agnone (TE) signed.
7/29 Sean Weatherspoon (LB) signed/draft choice (five-year contract).
7/16 Kerry Meier (WR) signed/draft choice (four-year contract).
NFC South more
Team W L T Win %
Atlanta 0 0 0 .000
Carolina 0 0 0 .000
New Orleans 0 0 0 .000
Tampa Bay 0 0 0 .000

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