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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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.
