Dirty Bird Daily: Latest Atlanta Falcons News
Good morning, Falcons fans. We are just a day away from training camp, and there is plenty of anticipation ahead of camp. The Atlanta Falcons have added another offensive lineman, and Roddy White has elected to have his knee drained. Let’s get started with today’s Dirty Bird Daily.
Falcons add offensive lineman DeMarcus Love — Jay Adams of AtlantaFalcons.com
"Love, 6-4, 315 pounds, was originally selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round (168th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. Love was on the 53-man roster for the Vikings in 2011."
Atlanta Falcons 2015 profiles: Brooks Reed — Joe Soriano of NFL Spin Zone
"Out of all of those players, Reed is the most proven based on his past production, which is why he was signed to a five-year deal worth $22 million with $9 million in guaranteed money."
Can 2015 Dirty Birds win a playoff game? — John Buhler of ATL All Day
"It’s no secret that the 2015 Atlanta Falcons have the easiest strength of schedule of any team in the NFL entering the season. Atlanta plays in the NFC South where the 2014 Carolina Panthers made the postseason with a sub-.500 record (7-8-1) by winning a hapless division."
If you are going to Falcons’ training camp — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com
"The Falcons will hold their training camp at the team’s headquarters for the 11th consecutive year and will have select practices open to the public from July 31 – August 19."
Roddy White elects to have knee drained, not worried — Vaughn McClure of ESPN
"Roddy White told ESPN.com that he had his left knee drained prior to minicamp, but the Atlanta Falcons receiver is not concerned about it being a major issue this season."