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Another came after dashing around the receiver and then batting the ball to the turf.

When Falcons backup safety Daren Stone enters the game, there are usually some bodies flying nearby.

Offense: Wide receiver Harry Douglas caught a 12-yard out at the 8-yard line, shook cornerback Chris Houston with an inside move and beat him to the pylon for a touchdown during drills.

Falcons defensive back Von Hutchins, one of the team's top free-agent signings this offseason, is out for the season after having surgery Monday to repair a Lisfranc fracture on his foot.

The Falcons released safety Jimmy Williams Tuesday, parting with their top pick of the 2006 NFL Draft.

“I want to win a Super Bowl and I want to win a Super Bowl here in Atlanta but I don't think I can help this team win a Super Bowl sitting on the bench, waiting for third down”

By Steve Wyche Monday, May 12, 2008, 03:13 PM The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Flowery Branch - The Falcons wrapped up mini-camp today with first-round pick Matt Ryan completing five-of-five passes for a ... via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“If I come out and play hard in [minicamps], I'm going to have an opportunity to play a lot of games and have a lead role in this secondary”

A few weeks later, cornerback DeAngelo Hall, a two-time Pro Bowl pick, was traded. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The final day of the Falcons three-day mini-camp Wednesday was by far the most entertaining and spirited. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“I just said that I was available to help him with anything he might need”

Longtime Dallas Cowboys vice president of player personnel Gil Brandt said he extended an offer last week to help Falcons owner Arthur Blank with the search for a new head coach or general manager. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“I'm healthy. I'm feeling pretty good. I would like to play.”

WORD OF THE DAY Speed. As in, speed and tempo. That was the mantra of defensive coordinator John Marshall during practice. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer