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The Atlanta Falcons today signed fourth-round draft pick defensive end Lawrence Sidbury. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sidbury started in 31 of 52 career games at the University of Richmond, recording 145 tackles, 20.5 sacks and 38 tackles for loss.

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By Bob Cunningham Defensive ends are quickly becoming the highest-paid players in the NFL, especially on defense. In fact, up until Haynesworth’s recent monster deal, Dwight Freeney was the highest paid defensive player in the league at nearly $12 million per year. The position has seen a transition over the years. No longer are the [...]

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Pat Yasinkas, of ESPN.com, reports the Atlanta Falcons released QB Michael Vick Friday, June 12. Vick will still cost the Falcons $6.4 million in salary cap space.

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The Associated Press reports Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick has received a one-year contract from the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League. The contract would pay Vick $200 a week and $50 bonus for a win. The contract also calls for Vick to donate $100,000 to a local humane society.

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The Kansas City Chiefs have traded Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a 2010 second-round draft pick, according to Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com.The Falcons were reportedly the only team willing to ship a second rounder in return for Gonzalez. This trade also means that the Falcons may steer [...]

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Don Banks, of SI.com, reports the Kansas City Chiefs appear to have restarted trade talks involving TE Tony Gonzalez. The Chiefs are seeking a second-round draft pick in exchange for Gonzalez. The Eagles,Giants, Falcons and the Bills appear very interested in the future Hall of Famer.

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D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said he is still open to the possibility of trading the rights of QB Atlanta Falcons. “I think it’s important to understand with Michael right now, that we are kind of anchored in and focused on the draft, but if [...]

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D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said RB Thomas Brown (groin) has been medically cleared to take part in the team’s offseason workouts.

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According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Falcons agreed to terms on Monday night with veteran linebacker Mike Peterson (Jaguars). Peterson, who spent six seasons with the Jaguars after four with the Colts, has inked a two-year deal with the Falcons.

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The Atlanta Falcons are expected to release WLB Keith Brooking before February 23, when he is due a $1 million roster bonus.

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Veteran safety Lawyer Milloy won’t play next season for the Atlanta Falcons, who have decided not to renew the 35-year-old starter’s contract heading into free agency. Reports are surfacing that Milloy would love to play for former head coach Jim Mora in Seattle.

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Atlanta Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff indicated Friday that his team will not be a major contender for free agent Albert Haynesworth. “We’re stepping back and being cautious,” the GM said. “Our aim is not to be a major player in free agency, but to continue to focus on (the draft).”

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution  is reporting that Falcons coach Mike Smith revealed Thursday that the team is in intense contract negotiations with WLB Keith Brooking. The Falcons are treating Brooking as a free agent and clearly don’t plan to pay his $1 million roster bonus on Feb. 23. “I know that (GM) Thomas (Dimitroff) and Keith’s [...]

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The Atlanta Falcons still have not made a decision yet on whether or not to release veterans LB Keith Brooking and Safety Lawyer Milloy. They are expected to made there decision by the end of the week.

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The Atlanta Falcons have announced the retirement of veteran tackle Todd Weiner. Weiner, an 11-year veteran, has played for the Falcons since 2002. He previously spent four seasons with the Seahawks.

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