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To borrow a line from Thomas Paine, "These are the times that try Bulldog souls." Paine wasn't referring to anything so trifle as a sporting event when he penned a similar statement in December of 1776 -- after all the University of Georgia wasn't even founded until 1778, and football didn't kick off until 1892.

First-round pick Vontae Davis is listed as probable for Sunday's opener at Atlanta with a bruised left knee.

Falcons defensive end John Abraham and safety William Moore were the only players who did not participate fully in practice Wednesday.

The end of the preseason has arrived in inglorious fashion for the Dirty Birds as they drop the fourth and final game-before-the-games to the Baltimore Ravens' second- and third-string players.

Center Ben Wilkerson, who had played in 29 games with the Falcons over the last two seasons, was one of seven players released by the team Friday.

Linebacker Tony Gilbert , who was inactive last season, runs a Matthew Stafford interception back for a touchdown during Falcons' first preseason game.

On one fine afternoon here the Lions demonstrated why they are simultaneously the most miserable and most promising -- you read that right, promising -- team in all of football.

In the aftermath of the Falcons ' 27-26 loss to the Detroit Lions in the exhibition season opener, head coach was reserved.

Houston's injury is not serious, according to coach . Other players who didn't practice were linebacker Tony Gilbert, running back Thomas Brown, linebacker Edmond Miles, defensive tackle Jason Jefferson , wide receiver Robert Ferguson and safety William Moore .

Matthew Stafford threw a touchdown, an interception and had some passes dropped in his debut with the Detroit Lions.

Matthew Stafford threw a touchdown, an interception and had some passes dropped in his debut with the Detroit Lions.

The start of Falcons All-Access weekend at Brookwood High on Friday night was a homecoming of sorts for placekicker Jason Elam.

The start of Falcons All-Access weekend at Brookwood High on Friday night was a homecoming of sorts for placekicker Jason Elam.

The hike fell flat as the football rolled between the shaky legs of the center, but the quick-thinking quarterback nimbly scooped up the grounder and lobbed it aimlessly through the air.

Projected Starters - John Abraham, Jonathon Babineaux, Peria Jerry, Jamaal Anderson.

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