Atlanta Falcons
Antone Smith - #35 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 192 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/17/1985 |
| Birthplace | Pahokee, FL |
| College | Florida State |
| Years played | 4 |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Falcons release DE Edwards
The Falcons have released disappointing DE Ray Edwards, the team confirmed Monday evening.
Falcons not pointing finger at O-line for running woes
Veteran C Todd McClure offered a rebuke of criticism the team's offensive line has received for the Falcons' struggles in short-yardage situations.
NFC South Spin cycle: Saints, Bucs keeping playoff hopes alive
The talk of an undefeated season is over for the Falcons, but the playoff hopes for the Saints and Buccaneers are still alive coming off Week 10 wins.
Falcons, Lions can't channel slights properly
How a team motivates itself can go a long way in determining whether it will achieve success or suffer failure in today's NFL, Eric Edholm writes.
Saints hand Falcons their first loss
Jimmy Graham caught seven passes for 146 yards and two TDs to help the Saints hand the Falcons their first loss, 31-27, on Sunday.
Key matchup: Falcons QB Matt Ryan vs. Saints pass defense
In today's Key Matchup, we take a look at the challenge awaiting the Saints' pass defense in Week 10.
Fair-weather Falcons
Tom Danyluk understands why the world is yawning over Atlanta’s 8-0 start. So do the Falcons.
Falcons place OG Reynolds on I.R.
The Falcons placed OG Garrett Reynolds on injured reserve and signed OG Phillipkeith Manley to the active roster.
NFC South Spin cycle: Saints defense still needs to tighten up
It's all smiles in the NFC South after the Saints, Falcons, Panthers and Buccaneers each earned a victory in Week Nine.
Falcons see progress from MLB Dent
The Falcons were very pleased with how Akeem Dent responded to a new challenge in Week Nine.
Falcons hang on to beat Cowboys, stay undefeated
Julio Jones 129 receiving yards and the Falcons beat the Cowboys 19-13 on Sunday night to extend their run as the NFL's only unbeaten team.
NFC South Spin cycle: Hard to doubt soaring Falcons
Half of the NFC South's teams went home happy with each club playing on the road in Week Eight.
Ryan throws three TDs, Falcons stay undefeated
Matt Ryan threw touchdown passes on Atlanta's first three possessions and the Falcons remained the NFL's only unbeaten team with a 30-17 victory.
Friday's 60-second rant: Bucs, NFC South could play spoiler
While slow starts may leave the Bucs, Saints and Panthers out of the playoffs, these squads might determine who makes the postseason.
PLAYER NEWS
The Atlanta Falcons have signed Smith to a two-year contract extension.|||||||
Smith has only one carry in three seasons with the Falcons. Playing primarily on special teams, Smith appeared in 13 games in 2012 and had four tackles. Smith, who first signed with Detroit as an undrafted college free agent before the 2009 season, was signed to the Falcons' practice squad during the 2009 season.
Smith had 41 yards on nine carries in the Falcons' 13-9 loss at Jacksonville in their preseason finale Thursday.|||||||
Smith has little fantasy value buried on the Falcons' depth chart.
The Falcons signed Smith on Wednesday. Smith is expected to be with the team for Wednesday's practice.|||||||
The former Florida State standout signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent. He spent time on the practice squads of the Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans.
