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 |
Falcons looking for pass-rush specialist to emerge
The Falcons' search for a pass-rush specialist to work into the DE rotation has been going on for years.
Is Falcons' Dent ready for starting role?
With Lofa Tatupu out for the season with a pectoral injury, Akeem Dent is in line to become the Falcons' starter at middle linebacker.
Falcons LB Tatupu out for the season
Falcons LB Lofa Tatupu will miss the entire 2012 season after suffering a pectoral injury during a workout.
Falcons sign LB Peterson
The Falcons brought back veteran LB Mike Peterson, the team announced Monday.
Turner can't be completely dismissed on draft day
PFW's Mike Wilkening isn't jumping off Falcons RB Michael Turner's bandwagon just yet.
NFC South training-camp reports
Pro Football Weekly's preview of what to expect from the Falcons, Panthers, Saints and Buccaneers in training camp.
Falcons LB Tatupu suffers pectoral injury
Falcons LB Lofa Tatupu suffered a pectoral injury while working out, head coach Mike Smith announced.
Falcons expecting Baker to return to pre-2011 form
To fill one of the most critical jobs on offense, the Falcons are expecting OLT Sam Baker to put forth one of his best seasons.
Mike Smith sees lots of Falcons in Chiefs
Falcons head coach Mike Smith sees a lot of similarities between his team and the Chiefs, their Week One opponent in Kansas City.
Falcons have void to fill on special teams
Harry Douglas is one of the top candidates to replace Eric Weems, but the Falcons are going to hold a training-camp competition for the return jobs.
Falcons see opportunities for competition on D-line
As he enters the final year of his rookie deal, time is running out for Falcons DE Lawrence Sidbury to show significant improvement.
Falcons agree with S Hope
The Falcons have agreed to terms on a contract with former Titans S Chris Hope, the team said Friday.
Former Falcons RB charged with DUI
Former Falcons RB Jamal Anderson is facing a DUI charge after reportedly being pulled over in DeKalb County, Ga. early Sunday morning.
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.