Jimmy Williams News

Former Bethel High and Virginia Tech defensive back Jimmy Williams has been suspended for five games by the NFL , Pro Football Weekly reports.

But with McClure out of camp with a lower back injury, Alex Stepanovich, signed in the offseason as a free agent from the Cincinnati Bengals, has been working with the first unit.

One year to the day after the street out front looked like Tiananmen Square, and a plane circled the practice field dragging a banner reading, "New team name? Dog-killers," and Bobby Petrino mumbled something ...

Michael Vick was busted. Bobby Petrino was a bust. The Atlanta Falcons needed a new start, and so they've cleaned house.

Michael Vick was busted. Bobby Petrino was a bust. The Atlanta Falcons needed a new start, and so they've cleaned house.

The 2008 edition of the Atlanta Falcons should be an exciting thing to watch. In the middle of what is an obvious rebuilding phase, the Falcons will go through a learning period in 2008.

But I keep having this vision of car doors opening, several dogs jumping out and stopping to tinkle by a tree before proceeding to the gravesite.

Can a tight end coming off a 39-catch season lead the Rams' offense back to prominence? As unlikely as it sounds, that is one of the questions that new offensive coordinator Al Saunders has been faced with in ...

"It's a football decision," new Falcons coach said. "It's a decision we made, and one that we've been evaluating." With only seven career starts in 27 games, Williams made a poor first impression on Smith, who ...

For the second time in seven days, the Atlanta Falcons are cutting loose a recent draft pick.

With less than four years in the NFL, former Falcons defensive back Jimmy Williams will now hit the waiver wire.

The Atlanta Falcons released disgruntled safety Jimmy Williams, two years after trading up 10 spots to pick him in the second round of the NFL draft.

The Atlanta Falcons have released safety and former Virginia Tech star Jimmy Williams, two years after trading up 10 spots to pick him in the second round of the NFL draft.

The Houston Texans made a pair of signings Monday, adding free agent tight end Ryan Krause and cornerback Jimmy Williams. via NFL Football Sports Betting News

The banquet was held at the Cloverleaf Restaurant in East Dublin on Tuesday. Coach Vic Thigpen and the Falcons recognized several players and thanked the East Laurens administration, staff, parents and several ... via Courier Herald

“They're a little upset about that”

Jimmy Williams , the Falcons' top draft pick in 2006, said he annoyed the coaching staff by reporting to offseason workouts overweight. via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“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

Apparently the idea to open Coach Mike Smith's first mandatory mini-camp is going to be big hit. via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

He ran a 4.64 in the 40-yard dash at LSU's pro day. He's strong and can bench press 385 pounds. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Five things we learned about the Falcons' draft: 1. The selection of QB Matt Ryan with LSU DT Glenn Dorsey on the board could spark Mario Williams-Reggie Bush-type debates. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution