Atlanta Falcons
William Moore - #25 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 221 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/18/1985 |
| Birthplace | Hayti, MO |
| College | Missouri |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2009, 2nd round, 23rd pick by Falcons |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | 2 | 4 |
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Gonzalez says he's returning to Falcons
Tony Gonzalez, who has more catches than any tight end in NFL history, announced Tuesday he is returning to the Falcons in 2013.
SS Moore is staying with the Falcons
The Falcons' defense will have a new look in 2013, but a familiar face, SS William Moore, will be back in the fold after agreeing to a five-year deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Financing terms reached for new Falcons stadium
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Friday injury report for conference championships
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Key matchup: Falcons OLT Sam Baker vs. the 49ers' Smiths
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PLAYER NEWS
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with Moore on a five-year contract.|||||||
Moore was a Pro Bowl alternate with Atlanta last season, when he had four interceptions and 105 tackles. He was one of the top names on the team's list of unrestricted free agents.
Atlanta's starting lineup includes defensive end John Abraham (ankle), Moore (hamstring) and cornerback Dunta Robinson (concussion) in Sunday's divisional playoff game against Seattle.|||||||
Falcons backup safety Charles Mitchell (calf) also is active.
Moore played in Sunday's 30-28 win over Seattle.|||||||
Moore had missed fourth straight games with a hamstring injury.
Moore said he was fined by the league $7,500 for a hit on Tampa Bay's Earnest Graham.|||||||
“It was called a late hit,†Falcons coach Mike Smith told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Again, whether he was a defenseless player, that will be something that I’m sure the League will determine but that was a personal foul, late-hit penalty is what they called it, not helmet-to-helmet.â€
Atlanta has placed Moore on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.|||||||
Williams, a second-round pick from Missouri, is latest Falcons defensive back to suffer an injury. Brian Williams suffered a season-ending knee injury against Chicago.
