Atlanta Falcons
Jonathan Babineaux - #95 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 300 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/12/1981 |
| Birthplace | Port Arthur, TX |
| College | Iowa |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 2nd round, 27th pick by Falcons |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | 1 | 1 |
Lions trade for Falcons CB Houston; sign Wade
The Lions traded a sixth-round pick in April’s draft for Falcons CB Chris Houston and signed former Rams CB Jonathan Wade.
Falcons formally announce Robinson signing
The Falcons announced they signed CB Dunta Robinson on Saturday and will introduce him at a press conference Monday.
Falcons expect Jerry’s return to help pass rush in 2010
If Peria Jerry returns in offseason workouts before the draft and looks to be coming along well, that could help push the Falcons in the direction of taking a cornerback, or perhaps even a linebacker, with the 19th pick.
Falcons re-sign QB Redman
The Falcons will not be shopping for a new backup quarterback this offseason.
Falcons LS Schneck retires
Falcons LS Mike Schneck announced his retirement Thursday, the team said in a press release.
Report: Falcons re-sign CB Williams
The Falcons have re-signed veteran CB Brian Williams to a one-year deal.
Falcons tender Dahl, Norwood
The Falcons issued tenders to four more restricted free agents Wednesday, in addition to ORT Tyson Clabo and P Michael Koenen.
Clabo, Koenen tendered by Falcons
The Falcons tendered two of their restricted free agents Wednesday, reports indicate.
NFC South team needs
With No. 1 WR Antonio Bryant departing in free agency, wide receiver is a pressing need for the Buccaneers. PFW continues its series in which it examines the needs of each team, analyzing the NFC South.
Smith expects Ryan to be ready for start of offseason conditioning program
Falcons head coach Mike Smith spoke at the Combine Feb. 26 and said QB Matt Ryan is progressing well in his recovery from the turf-toe injury that hampered him late last season.
Coin flips determine draft order for six teams
Three coin flips were conducted to determine the draft order for six teams Friday at the Combine.
Falcons name Musgrave assistant head coach
The Falcons named Bill Musgrave assistant head coach on Tuesday.
Falcons re-sign WR Finneran
The Falcons locked up veteran WR Brian Finneran before he hit the open market.
Falcons have decision to make at placekicker
Matt Bryant and Steven Hauschka are expected to compete to become the Falcons' placekicker next season, but the team is still looking to see what else is available at the position.
Finding young talent on 'D' will be Falcons’ draft focus again
With the most pressing of the team's needs being at cornerback and defensive end, sources say Atlanta will put an emphasis on drafting defensive players once again in 2010.
Falcons’ Moore will get a crack at unseating Coleman
Word is the Falcons will give 2009 second-round pick William Moore an opportunity to beat out incumbent starter Erik Coleman for the strong safety job.
Falcons under pressure to improve pass rush
In addition to finding help at cornerback, one of the Falcons' more important tasks this offseason will be upgrading their personnel at defensive end to help bolster a pass rush that made just 28 sacks in 2009.
Falcons CB Owens will be in mix to start next season
Word is Falcons rookie Chris Owens has all but ensured he will be in the mix to open next season as the team's starting left cornerback.
PLAYER NEWS
Babineaux will miss 3-5 weeks after suffering a partially torn MCL in the season opener, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.|||||||
Babineaux won't undergo surgery, but may later. Corey Peters hopes to return this week.
The NFL has suspended Babineaux for one game following his arrest last year on marijuana charges.|||||||
Babineaux will miss the Falcons' Sept. 12 opening game at Pittsburgh. He also has been fined one week's pay, $260,000 of his $2.2 million salary.
Babineaux, facing a felony marijuana possession charge, said Wednesday he is sorry ``for being a distraction'' to the Atlanta Falcons.|||||||
Babineaux said he is embarrassed and included Falcons owner Arthur Blank, general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Mike Smith in his apology. "First and foremost, I want to apologize for being a distraction to my family, to my teammates,'' Babineaux said in his first public statement since his arrest Thursday night.
A police report says Babineaux was smoking marijuana as he and a friend drove through the northeast Atlanta suburbs.|||||||
The Gwinnett County police report says Babineaux picked up a friend at the Atlanta airport and took him to a nearby town house to buy marijuana. Babineaux was arrested last week and charged with felony possession of marijuana. He started in Sunday's loss to New Orleans. Falcons coach Mike Smith said Monday the team followed NFL rules in letting him play. The Falcons had no immediate comment Tuesday.
Babineaux insists he will be cleared of felony marijuana charges. Babineaux says in a statement he and his family "have faith that you will see I'm not guilty."|||||||
Falcons coach Mike Smith says he doesn't expect the arrest to be a distraction for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.
