Erik Coleman News

Leonard Weaver beats the Falcons' Erik Coleman for a 4-yard touchdown in the 34-7 triumph at the Georgia Dome.

Michael Jordan always said it wasn't the shoes. Leonard Weaver says, maybe, it was the gloves.

Atlanta Falcons football players Erik Coleman , Thomas DeCoud , Chevis Jackson , William Moore and Tye Hill have teamed up with Mall of Georgia to host a Toy Drive this holiday season benefiting Toys for Tots .

Welcome to Week 11. Here we'll be posting "live" updates and analysis as NFL teams release their inactive lists.

New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs says his right leg feels "really good" and he should play against Denver on Thursday.

Eli Manning and the New York Giants were just happy to celebrate a victory again.

NOVEMBER 22, 2009 WR Michael Jenkins Q: That was a tough one to lose today, especially the way you guys fought back: A: Yes, any loss is tough but this one is especially.

Falcons strong safety Erik Coleman hopes to make a triumphant return to New York on Sunday, the place where he started his NFL career with the New York Jets.

Falcons running back Michael Turner, who has not practiced since suffering a high right ankle sprain last Sunday, was listed as "doubtful" Friday for Sunday's game against the New York Gaints.

Giants wide receivers Steve Smith, right, and Domenik Hikon might be able to hit for big plays against the Falcons' struggling secondary.

"It's a letdown because we put a lot of work into it," Lofton said Thursday. "When they get it, you know, everybody feels like they're letting each other down.

Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons against the Washington Redskins at Georgia Dome on November 8, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.

He couldn't pull off a repeat for the Bears , though. Thomas DeCoud helped see to that.

FLOWERY BRANCH The Falcons are expecting to see San Francisco's newest wide receiver Michael Crabtree on Sunday.

Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud is adding some California flavor to the team's secondary.

Tom Brady smiled as he slipped through a narrow opening in the crowd of reporters waiting at his locker.

The Atlanta Falcons have the pass rushers to bring heat on Tom Brady this weekend: especially John Abraham, who was third in the NFL last season with 16.5 sacks.

SEPTEMBER 20: Erik Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons breaks up a pass by quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers at Georgia Dome on September 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Running back Ricky Williams doesn't yearn for the days when he carried - and carried and carried - the Dolphins ' offense.

In his past two outings, Carolina's 34-year-old quarterback has struggled mightily while committing 11 turnovers.