NFL star Vick leaves prison for home confinement
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Suspended NFL star Michael Vick left a Kansas prison before dawn Wednesday to begin home confinement in Virginia, one of his attorneys said, the latest step on a journey that Vick hopes will lead to his reinstatement.
QB Michael Vick being held in Atlanta prison
ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Vick was back in Atlanta, the city where he rose to NFL stardom, but as a prisoner rather than a player, an official said Friday.
Local Ties to the Superbowl
Eight NFL players who are headed to the Superbowl have close ties to Georgia and South Carolina.
Jacksonville Jaguars News
Jaguars news: Jaguars awarded Smith off Waivers
The Jacksonville Jaguars have been awarded fourth-year safety Anthony Smith off waivers from the St. Louis Rams. Cornerback Scott Starks was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
Jaguars news: Jaguars-Chiefs game blacked out
The Jaguars will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and the game will air live on WOKV AM & FM (690, 106.5) and the Jaguars Radio Network. Because it is not sold out the game will be blacked out in the Jacksonville area and secondary markets.
Jaguars news: Tucker expects better tackling
Defensive Coordinator Mel Tucker (pictured) says the Jaguars have emphasized better tackling in practice this week and Tucker told reporters, "We're going to be better at it."
Jaguars news: Jones-Drew likely to get the ball
David Garrard will retain his option to change plays at the line of scrimmage, but Maurice Jones-Drew is likely to get the ball, regardless of what the Kansas City Chiefs defense does.
Jaguars news: Jags must tackle better
Jack Del Rio used Monday's press conference to emphasize the need for his team's defense to improve its tackling and cited poor tackling as the major reason the Jaguars allowed the Tennessee Titans to record their first win of the season on Sunday.
Atlanta Falcons News
Redskins defense an area of Falcons focus
The Falcons return home to the Dome to face the NFL's #5 defense in the Washington Redskins.
Quotable: Head Coach Mike Smith
Head Coach Mike Smith speaks with the press after Thursday's practice. Smith talks about the team's newest additions Charlie Peprah and Bryan Pittman.
Quotable: Thursday Open Locker Room
Matt Ryan,Tony Gonzalez, Roddy White, Curtis Lofton, Michael Turner and Tye Hill answered questions during Thursday's Open Locker Room about the Washington Redskins.
What to Watch for in Week 9
A look key stats that will affect the outcome of the Washington Redskins visit to the Georgia Dome this Sunday to take on the Falcons as they bounce back from the tough Monday night loss.
Schneck placed on IR, Pittman added
The Falcons placed long snapper Mike Schneck on injured reserve Thursday and added another long snapper, Bryan Pittman, to the active roster.
