Evening roundup: Baker's back and more
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...fill the roster spots for the suspended Deuce McAllister and Will Smith. FALCONS Rookie left tackle Sam Baker took a big step in his return from back surgery. He's been out since Week...
Blog | December 03, 2008Pre-game thoughts from San Diego
Bill Williamson, AFC West...with a groin injury. Atlanta's Todd Weiner will start at left tackle for the injured Sam Baker. Former San Diego running back Michael Turner, who signed with Atlanta as a free agent in...
Blog | November 30, 2008Evening roundup
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...expects Abraham to be ready to play Sunday at San Diego. Smith also said rookie tackle Sam Baker likely will get more practice time this week as he works his way back from back...
Blog | November 24, 2008Atlanta's Douglas smashes through rookie wall
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...to be rookie of the year, Lofton established as the quarterback of the defense, left tackle Sam Baker a force when healthy and cornerback Chevis Jackson returning a touchdown for an interception two weeks...
Blog | November 23, 2008Atlanta rookies just keep emerging
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...and continues to get more playing time. Add those two on to Ryan and left tackle Sam Baker, who had played very well before suffering a back injury that has him sidelined today. And...
Blog | November 23, 2008Carolina-Atlanta inactives
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...consistent threat. Falcons: D.J. Shockley, Laurent Robinson, Jamaal Fudge, David Irons, Tony Gilbert, Ben Wilkerson, Sam Baker and Kindal Moorehead
Blog | November 23, 2008Around the NFC South: Deuce's last game in dome?
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...pick. FALCONS It looks like Todd Weiner against Julius Peppers on Sunday. Although rookie left tackle Sam Baker is making some progress in his recovery from back surgery, coach Mike Smith said he doesn...
Blog | November 18, 2008Opening the mail: Atlanta edition
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthPosted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas Time to go through the mail on the Falcons. If you have another question on Atlanta or one of the other NFC South t...
Blog | November 13, 2008Saints sit Meachem, David
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...the main kickoff returner. Todd Weiner will start at left tackle in place of the injured Sam Baker
Blog | November 09, 2008Beyond first round, draft shaping up as a hit
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...of attention, but it probably should be getting more. Way beyond first-round picks Matt Ryan, Sam Baker, Jonathan Stewart, Jeff Otah, Sedrick Ellis and Aqib Talib, this class is making significant contributions. Each...
Blog | November 04, 2008Evening roundup
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...the Falcons signed veteran tackle Wayne Gandy this morning. Now, the team says rookie left tackle Sam Baker will have lower back surgery on Thursday. The team won't say how long Baker will...
Blog | October 29, 2008Falcons bring back Gandy
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas In another sign the hip injury to rookie left tackle Sam Baker could keep him out for an extensive period, the Falcons just announced they have signed tackle...
Blog | October 29, 2008Morning roundup
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthPosted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas FALCONS The news that left tackle Sam Baker's hip isn't responding to treatment and he's seeking additional medical opinions is more...
Blog | October 29, 2008Around the NFC South (non-Saints edition)
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...critics of making a reach when it traded back into the first round for offensive tackle Sam Baker. So far, the Falcons are looking like they made the right call. Baker's been more...
Blog | October 22, 2008Blank: Falcons moving through 'the process'
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthPosted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Before the NFL owners meetings started Tuesday morning, commissioner Roger Goodell and Atla...
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