Roster

Atlanta RB Jerious Norwood (hip) is inactive for Week 9 against Washington. The following players are also inactive for Atlanta: RB Jason Snelling (hamstring), DT Thomas Johnson (calf), S Charlie Peprah, LB Spencer Adkins and QB John Parker Wilson (third QB).

The Falcons' list of inactives for Week 7 at Dallas includes DB William Moore, RB Ovie Mughelli, DB Antoine Harris, DL Vance Walker and QB John Parker Wilson.

Falcons WR Justin Peelle caught three passes for 41 yards in Week 11 at the N.Y. Giants. He was targeted three times in the gaem.

The Falcons signed S Jamaal Fudge on Tuesday after placing DB Brian Williams on the IR. Fudge played with Atlanta in 2008 and returns to the team after being released following training camp.

Falcons LB Michael Boley, who last year was considered a player the Falcons could try to sign long-term, lost his starting job Week 15 against the Buccaneers to career reserve Coy Wire. Coach Mike Smith, however, wouldn't indicate if the decision was because of problems on the field, off the field or both. Boley still faces domestic violence charges in nearby Gwinnett County for an incident with his wife at their home seven months ago.

The Falcons listed DL Jamaal Anderson among their inactives for their Wild Card game at Arizona on Saturday. He had missed practice all week with an ankle injury.

Hawks K Jason Elam converted 1 of 2 field goal tries in Week 11 at the N.Y. Giants. He added four extra points and finished with seven points in the game.

The Falcons' list of inactives for Week 8 at New Orleans includes QB John Parker Wilson, DB Antoine Harris, RB Jason Snelling, LB Spencer Adkins and DL Thomas Johnson.

The Falcons released WR Troy Bergeron, RB Thomas Brown, WR Robert Ferguson, LB Robert James, WR Aaron Kelly, DE Maurice Lucas, CB William Middleton, TE Jason Rader, QB D.J. Shockley, DT Vance Walker and LB Jamie Winborn on Saturday to get down to the roster maximum.

The Atlanta Falcons signed free agent running back Aaron Stecker, placed safety William Moore on injured reserve, placed cornerback Glenn Sharpe on practice squad-injured and signed safety Eric Brock to the practice squad.

Hamstring - IR. Out for the season

The Seattle Times reports the Seahawks released long snapper Bryan Pittman after he suffered an injury to his finger while moving his belongings to the Seattle area. The door isn't closed on a potential return to Seattle's roster once Pittman is healed, but Kevin Houser will have first crack at the snapping job after being signed last week.

The following Falcons did not record an offensive statistic in Week 5 at Green Bay: QB Chris Redman, TE Ben Hartsock, RB Jason Snelling, LS Mike Schneck, WR Adam Jennings and WR Brian Finneran.

The Giants listed K Lawrence Tynes, RB Danny Ware, DB Sam Madison, DL Jeremy Clark, DL Leger Douzable and DL Jerome McDougle among their inactives for Week 14 against the Eagles.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that second-year WR Harry Douglas is out for the year after tearing the ACL in his left knee on Wednesday. He will not play this season. "It's disappointing to have Harry's season end before it got started," head coach Mike Smith said.

Knee - IR. Out for the season

Atlanta signed the following players to its practice squad on Sunday: WR Noriaki Kinoshita who serves as the International practice squad player, TE Keith Zinger, WR Eric Weems, DBs Glenn Sharpe and Eric Brock and DE Brandon Miller.

Notable Falcons defenders from Week 6 vs. Chicago include: DB Thomas DeCoud (five solo tackles, two interceptions), LB Mike Peterson (six solo tackles, sack), LB Curtis Lofton (10 total tackles, forced fumble), DB Erik Coleman (nine total tackles), DE John Abraham (four total tackles, half sack) and DT Jonathan Babineaux (three total tackles, half sack, forced fumble).

The Falcons listed Michael Turner (ankle) as inactive for Week 11 at the N.Y. Giants. He had been listed as doubtful on the injury report. Jerious Norwood (hip) was also made inactive and Jason Snelling was listed as the starter.

Hip - Missed Week 11 at N.Y. Giants

Falcons WR Roddy White caught four passes for 45 yards in Week 11 at the N.Y. Giants. He was targeted 12 times in the game.

Atlanta had several players active for the game in Week 10 at Carolina but who did not pick up any stats. That list includes: FB Ovie Mughelli, FB Verron Haynes, WR Marty Booker, TE Keith Zinger, WR Troy Bergeron and backup QB Chris Redman.

Atlanta DT Jonathan Babineaux came into the Week 9 game against Washington with 14 tackles and 1.5 sacks on the season. He went off on the Redskins for 10 tackles and 2.5 sacks in Week 9 alone.

Falcons WR Marty Booker caught one pass for 7 yards in Week 11. He was targeted four times in the game.

Falcons WR Eric Weems caught just one pass in Week 11 at the N.Y. Giants, but it went for a 4-yard touchdown.

Atlanta had several players active for the game in Week 10 at Carolina but who did not pick up any stats. That list includes: FB Ovie Mughelli, FB Verron Haynes, WR Marty Booker, TE Keith Zinger, WR Troy Bergeron and backup QB Chris Redman.

Falcons DB Thomas DeCoud earned his second sack Week 8 at New Orleans, also forcing a fumble. He finished with five tackles, including three solo.

Atlanta has listed the following players as inactive for Week 10 at Carolina: DB Charlie Peprah, 3rd QB John Parker Wilson, RB Jerious Norwood, LB Spencer Adkins and DL Trey Lewis.

Knee - IR. Out for the season

Falcons cornerback Brian Williams will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury suffered in Sunday night's win over the Chicago Bears. Coach Mike Smith said Monday that Williams tore the anterior cruciate ligament "and some other things" in his right knee. Williams landed awkwardly on his right knee while defending a pass to Bears tight end Greg Olsen in the end zone in the fourth quarter. Williams earned a starting job after signing with the Falcons on Sept. 6. He had 15 tackles this season, with an interception, a blocked punt, and a fumble recovery he returned 53 yards.

Knee - IR. Out for the season

Falcons CB Tye Hill had the game of his season in Week 9 in a win over Washington. Hill's 62-yard interception return for a touchdown in the 1st quarter was the first of his career. Hill finished with the pick and zero tackles.

Atlanta had several players active for the game in Week 10 at Carolina but who did not pick up any stats. That list includes: FB Ovie Mughelli, FB Verron Haynes, WR Marty Booker, TE Keith Zinger, WR Troy Bergeron and backup QB Chris Redman.

Chris Barclay made stops in Cleveland, Tennessee and New Orleans in 2007, and totaled a 3-yard rush and 12 yards on two catches.

Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez caught eight passes for 82 yards in Week 11 at the Giants, including his fifth touchdown of the season. Gonzalez was targeted a team-high 14 times in the game.

Falcons WR Michael Jenkins caught six passes for 76 yards in Week 11 at the N.Y. Giants. He was targeted nine times in the game.

Falcons RB Jason Snelling got 25 carries in Week 11 at the N.Y. Giants. He scored two touchdowns and gained 76 yards. He also caught three passes for 13 yards. He was the only Falcons RB to get any carries in the game.

Falcons DL Kroy Biermann recovered a fumble in the first quarter Week 8 at New Orleans and took it 4 yards for a touchdown. He also had two tackles, including one solo.

The Falcons listed the following players as inactive for Week 11 at the N.Y. Giants: QB John Parker Wilson, RB Michael Turner, RB Jerious Norwood, LB Spencer Adkins, WR Brian Finneran and DL Trey Lewis.

The Atlanta Falcons signed free agent running back Aaron Stecker, placed safety William Moore on injured reserve, placed cornerback Glenn Sharpe on practice squad-injured and signed safety Eric Brock to the practice squad.

The Falcons listed the following players as inactive for Week 11 at the N.Y. Giants: QB John Parker Wilson, RB Michael Turner, RB Jerious Norwood, LB Spencer Adkins, WR Brian Finneran and DL Trey Lewis.

Knee - Missed Week 11 at N.Y. Giants

Quarterback D.J. Shockley, Atlanta's seventh-round draft pick in 2006, defensive tackle Vance Walker, a seventh-round draft pick this year, are among eight players signed to the Falcons' practice squad. The Falcons cut Shockley, the former Georgia quarterback, and Walker, who played at Georgia Tech, on Saturday. Also selected to the practice squad on Sunday were offensive linemen Jose Valdez and Michael Butterworth, linebacker Robert James, receiver Troy Bergeron and cornerback Glenn Sharpe. Rookie John Parker Wilson of Alabama is left as the No. 3 quarterback behind Matt Ryan and Chris Redman.

The Falcons listed the following players as inactive for Week 17 against St. Louis: QB D.J. Shockley, DB Lawyer Milloy, DB Glenn Sharpe, LB Tony Gilbert and DL Jamaal Anderson.

Falcons DL Chauncey Davis recorded his third sack of the season Week 16 at Minnesota. He also recovered two fumbles.

Falcons DB Chris Owens (knee) was able to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Ravens. He recorded two tackles and forced one fumble.

Lawrence Sidbury, a fourth-round draft pick from Richmond, had two sacks and took snaps with the first-team defense in Atlanta's 20-13 win at St. Louis last week. He's also been learning from John Abraham about how to be a great pass rusher. No one with the Falcons is ready to say Sidbury is competing with Jamaal Anderson and Chauncey Davis for the left defensive end spot opposite Abraham, but head coach Mike Smith said the rookie is on the right track. "Lawrence definitely will have an opportunity as he becomes more comfortable with our scheme to compete for the other defensive end position," Smith said.

Atlanta DB Chris Houston was able to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Chargers and made four tackles. He was considered questionable for the game with a hamstring issue.

Falcons punter Michael Koenen missed two long field goals at the Titans in Week 5.

In the Falcons' Week 3 loss at the Patriots, notable defensive players for Fantasy included: LB Curtis Lofton (19 total tackles), LB Mike Peterson (11 total tackles), DB Erik Coleman and LB Stephen Nicholas (nine total tackles each) and DB Brian Williams (eight total tackles).

The Atlanta Falcons signed free agent running back Aaron Stecker, placed safety William Moore on injured reserve, placed cornerback Glenn Sharpe on practice squad-injured and signed safety Eric Brock to the practice squad.

Falcons QB Matt Ryan had 268 passing yards in Week 11 at the N.Y. Giants. He completed 26 of 46 passes and did not throw an interception, but he did lose a fumble.

Falcons RB Jason Snelling got 25 carries in Week 11 at the N.Y. Giants. He scored two touchdowns and gained 76 yards. He also caught three passes for 13 yards. He was the only Falcons RB to get any carries in the game with Aaron Stecker not getting any touches.

Falcons DB Brent Grimes recorded his first interception of the season Week 8 at New Orleans. He also had seven tackles, all solo, to give him 21 on the season.

Atlanta LB Curtis Lofton (knee, ankle) was able to participate in practice in full on all week as the team prepares to take on the Panthers Week 10. He is listed as probable for the game.

The Falcons listed the following players as inactive for Week 11 at the N.Y. Giants: QB John Parker Wilson, RB Michael Turner, RB Jerious Norwood, LB Spencer Adkins, WR Brian Finneran and DL Trey Lewis.

The Falcons listed Michael Turner (ankle) as inactive for Week 11 at the N.Y. Giants. He had been listed as doubtful on the injury report. Jerious Norwood (hip) was also made inactive and Jason Snelling was listed as the starter.

Ankle - Missed Week 11 at N.Y. Giants

The Falcons listed the following players as inactive for Week 11 at the N.Y. Giants: QB John Parker Wilson, RB Michael Turner, RB Jerious Norwood, LB Spencer Adkins, WR Brian Finneran and DL Trey Lewis.

Atlanta DB Erik Coleman led the team with 10 tackles in a Week 10 loss to Carolina.

Atlanta had several players active for the game in Week 10 at Carolina but who did not pick up any stats. That list includes: FB Ovie Mughelli, FB Verron Haynes, WR Marty Booker, TE Keith Zinger, WR Troy Bergeron and backup QB Chris Redman.

The Atlanta Falcons say rookie defensive tackle Peria Jerry is out for the season after injuring his left knee in a victory over the Panthers. Jerry, the team's first-round pick out of Mississippi, went down in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 28-20 victory. Coach Mike Smith said the rookie will be placed on injured reserve. The Falcons are thin along the defensive line, so the loss of Jerry is especially damaging.

Leg - IR. Out for the season

Atlanta had several players active for the game in Week 10 at Carolina but who did not pick up any stats. That list includes: FB Ovie Mughelli, FB Verron Haynes, WR Marty Booker, TE Keith Zinger, WR Troy Bergeron and backup QB Chris Redman.

Atlanta DL John Abraham (foot) is active for Week 9 against Washington.