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The Falcons open Sept. 14, hosting Philadelphia in a Monday night game.
Fullback Collin Mooney and cornerback Travis Howard were placed on injured reserve. Tight end Tony Moeaki was released,Cheap Jerseys Online.
Asamoah didn't suit up for the final preseason game against Baltimore because of a hip injury. He already had lost his starting job in the Falcons' new zone-blocking scheme.
The team also waived linebacker Derek Akunne,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, offensive lineman Pierce Burton, offensive lineman Eric Lefeld, nose tackle Joey Mbu, and receiver Carlton Mitchell. Offensive lineman Adam Replogle, running back Jerome Smith, and tight end D.J. Tialavea were waived injured.
FLOWERY BRANCH,Wholesale China Jerseys, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons placed offensive guard Jon Asamoah on injured reserve and reached an injury settlement with running back Antone Smith as they got down to the 53-man roster limit with a final round of cuts.
The Falcons waived three picks from the last three drafts: linebacker Stansly Maponga (fifth round in 2013), linebacker Tyler Starr (seventh round in 2014) and cornerback Akeem King (seventh round this year).
The moves were announced Saturday.
Last season,cheap jerseys, Smith scored five touchdowns on just 36 touches — all of them covering at least 38 yards.
"These were very difficult decisions and I cannot thank all the guys enough for their effort during this process," coach Dan Quinn said. "I was impressed by the approach all offseason,Wholesale China Jerseys, camp and the preseason. I like the group we have put together after a very competitive camp,China Jerseys Wholesale, and I am looking forward to us hitting the field this week to prepare for Week 1."
Smith was a big-play contributor for the Falcons in 2014, but he injured a hamstring in the preseason opener and had not practiced since. |
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