Atlanta Falcons
Robert James - #51 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 224 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/26/1983 |
| Birthplace | Phoenix, AZ |
| College | Arizona State |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2008, 5th round, 3rd pick by Falcons |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 |
Falcons down to third-string RB
Jason Snelling is in at running back for the Falcons after injuries to Michael Turner (groin) and Jerious Norwood (knee).
Falcons confident Ryan is learning from mistakes
It's clear to those in Atlanta that some Falcons fans are growing impatient with QB Matt Ryan, who has yet to take the big step some were expecting after an impressive rookie year in 2008.
Falcons add C Bruggeman to practice squad
The Falcons signed C Rob Bruggeman to the practice squad Tuesday, replacing RB Dimitri Nance.
Falcons to honor Gonzalez
Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez caught his 1,000th pass during Week One and will be honored by the team at its next game.
Falcons release C Bruggeman
Reserve C Rob Bruggeman was released by the Falcons on Tuesday.
Falcons not creating lanes for RB Turner
The Falcons want to be a power-running team that is productive on the ground against even the toughest defenses, but they couldn't hang with the Steelers' front seven.
Mendenhall's OT run leads Steelers past Falcons 15-9
Rashard Mendenhall ran 50 yards for a touchdown 2:35 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a shaky start by replacement quarterback Dennis Dixon and a missed field goal attempt late in regulation to beat the Atlanta Falcons 15-9 ...
Gonzalez grabs 1,000th catch of career
Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez became the first tight end in league history with 1,000 career receptions after making a catch in the third quarter today.
Five football recipes to try out on game day
We asked five NFL players for the recipes they like the most, and they served up some delicious-sounding fare.
Falcons DE Biermann honored by starting role
Falcons DE Kroy Biermann told PFW he's "not 100 percent sure" what made the coaches decide to give him a starting spot, but he said he's happy to have the opportunity.
Falcons establish eight-man practice squad
The Falcons announced their eight-player practice squad on Sunday.
Falcons release S Giordano, waive DT Johnson
The Falcons announced two roster moves Tuesday.
Strong side could be home for Falcons’ Weatherspoon
Word is the Falcons are leaning toward starting first-round pick Sean Weatherspoon at strong-side linebacker.
Report: Patriots acquire OG Ojinnaka from Falcons
The Patriots acquired OG Quinn Ojinnaka from the Falcons on Sunday for an undisclosed draft pick, according to FoxSports.com.
Falcons WR Meier done for the season
Falcons rookie WR Kerry Meier will miss the 2010 season after suffering a knee injury in Atlanta's loss to New England on Thursday.
PLAYER NEWS
James, who was suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, has been waived by the Atlanta Falcons.|||||||
James, a fifth-round pick in 2008 from Arizona State, was eligible to return from his suspension for this week's game at Cleveland. He played in only one game and did not record a tackle last season.
The NFL has suspended James for four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.|||||||
The 26-year-old James played in only one game and did not record a tackle. James, from Arizona State, was a fifth-round pick by the Falcons in 2008. He missed his rookie season with a concussion. James' suspension begins with the Falcons' Sept. 12 opener at Pittsburgh. He will be eligible for the Oct. 10 game at Cleveland.
Lingering symptoms from a concussion have forced James to be shut down for the season by the Atlanta Falcons.|||||||
The Falcons waived James, a fifth-round draft pick from Arizona State, on Tuesday after a specialist determined the linebacker was not recovering from a concussion as well as expected.
The Falcons signed James on Tuesday.|||||||
James, a fifth-round pick, on Tuesday became the ninth of the team's 11 draft picks to sign. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 5-foot-11, 218-pound James had 174 tackles in four seasons at Arizona State. He was chosen the team's most valuable defensive player after setting a career high with 108 as a senior.
