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Falcons | Younghoe Koo signs with Falcons Tue Oct 29, 12:55 PM
Free-agent PK Younghoe Koo (Patriots) signed an undisclosed deal with the Atlanta Falcons Tuesday, Oct. 29. PK Matt Bryant has been released.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant re-signs with Falcons Sat Aug 31, 12:19 PM
Free-agent PK Matt Bryant (Falcons) re-signed with the Atlanta Falcons on an undisclosed deal Saturday, Aug. 31.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant to work out Thu Aug 29, 01:02 PM
Free-agent PK Matt Bryant will work out for the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, Aug. 30.
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Bears | Chicago unlikely to pursue Matt Bryant Fri Jun 7, 06:39 PM
Free-agent PK Matt Bryant (Falcons) likely will not be an option for the Chicago Bears since he has not handled kickoff duties since 2008 and has not kicked for a cold-weather outdoor team since 2003, in the opinion of The Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs.
Footballguys view: The Bears should wait until final cuts and add one of the kickers that loses a kicker battle, but performs well this summer. Bryant is proven, but it sounds like he would be a bad fit on the Bears. |
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Buccaneers | Several free agents the Bucs could consider Sat Feb 9, 08:12 PM
Houston Texans impending free-agent FS Tyrann Mathieu, Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent WR John Brown, Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent LB Preston Brown, Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent LB Deone Bucannon, Carolina Panthers impending free-agent offensive tackle Daryl Williams and Miami Dolphins impending free-agent OT Ja'Wuan James are all names to keep an eye on for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Jenna Laine. Free-agent PK Matt Bryant (Falcons) and free-agent RB Kareem Hunt (Chiefs) have already been discussed as potential targets as well.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay could pursue Matt Bryant Wed Feb 6, 02:28 PM
Free-agent PK Matt Bryant (Falcons) is expected to be of interest to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to ESPN.com's Vaughn McClure.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant released Wed Feb 6, 02:23 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant was released Wednesday, Feb. 6. He had two years and $7 million remaining on his contract.
Footballguys view: Cutting Bryant saves Atlanta nearly $3 million in 2019 salary cap space. PK Giorgio Tavecchio is expected to be the starting kicker for the Falcons next season. He will earn $645,000 in 2019. |
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Falcons | Matt Bryant to play in 2019 Tue Feb 5, 11:17 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant has no plans to retire and intends on returning for an 18th NFL season in 2019.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant active for Week 14 Sun Dec 9, 11:45 AM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (back) is active for Week 14's game against the Green Bay Packers.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant listed as questionable Fri Dec 7, 03:57 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (back) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 7, and is listed as questionable for Week 14.
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Falcons | Week 14 injury report for Atlanta Fri Dec 7, 01:49 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Logan Paulsen (knee, ankle) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers. PK Matt Bryant (back) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 7, and is listed as questionable. DT Grady Jarrett (shoulder), WR Julio Jones (foot) and WR Calvin Ridley (hand, elbow) were limited in practice Friday but removed from the injury report. LB Deion Jones (foot), LB Foyesade Oluokun (knee) and OT Ryan Schraeder (non-injury) participated fully in practice Friday and also no longer appear on the injury
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Falcons | Week 13 injury report for Atlanta Fri Nov 30, 04:08 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (back) and WR Calvin Ridley (ankle, elbow) were limited participants in practice Friday, Nov. 30. LS Josh Harris (hip), S Kemal Ishmael (knee), LB Deion Jones (foot) and CB Brian Poole (finger) were able to practice in full. All players have been removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 13 game with the Baltimore Ravens.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant to play in Week 13 Fri Nov 30, 01:52 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (back) will play in Week 13, head coach Dan Quinn announced Friday, Nov. 30.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant does not practice Thu Nov 29, 04:52 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 29.
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Falcons | Wednesday's practice report for Atlanta Wed Nov 28, 04:58 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (back) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. LS Josh Harris (hip), S Kemal Ishmael (knee), LB Deion Jones (foot) and WR Calvin Ridley (ankle, elbow) were listed as limited participants, while CB Brian Poole (finger) practiced in full.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant active for Week 11 Sun Nov 18, 11:45 AM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) is active for Week 11's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant should play Fri Nov 16, 03:16 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 16, and is not on the injury report for Week 11.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant to return in Week 11 Fri Nov 16, 01:33 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) will return and handle kicking duties in Week 11 on Sunday, Nov. 18, after missing the previous three games with a hamstring injury.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant a full participant Thu Nov 15, 04:39 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 15.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant to kick Thursday Thu Nov 15, 12:36 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) is feeling strong, according to head coach Dan Quinn, and will attempt to kick in practice Thursday, Nov. 15, after sitting out the previous day.
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Falcons | Wednesday's practice report for Atlanta Wed Nov 14, 05:09 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) and DE Derrick Shelby (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 14. LB De'Vondre Campbell (calf), LB Bruce Carter (knee), LB Deion Jones (foot), S Damontae Kazee (shoulder) and WR Mohamed Sanu (hip) were limited, while LB Foyesade Oluokun (elbow) practiced in full.
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Falcons | Week 10 Atlanta Falcons inactives Sun Nov 11, 11:37 AM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared PK Matt Bryant, LB Steven Means, CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson, OL Matt Gono, OG Rees Odhiambo, FB Ricky Ortiz and CB Keith Tandy inactive for Week 10.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant a no-go for Week 10 Fri Nov 9, 01:29 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 10 against the Cleveland Browns. Giorgio Tavecchio will continue to fill in.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant puts in limited practice Thu Nov 8, 04:50 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 8.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant doesn't practice Wed Nov 7, 04:46 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) was held out of practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.
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Falcons | Atlanta's Week 9 injury report Fri Nov 2, 06:22 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Robert Alford (ankle) and PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 9. CB Justin Bethel (back), LS Josh X. Harris (hand), C Alex Mack (back) and DT Deadrin Senat (neck, shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant to miss another game Fri Nov 2, 01:38 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) will miss a second straight game in Week 9 with a hamstring injury, it was announced Friday, Nov. 2.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant misses practice Thu Nov 1, 06:31 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 1.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant close to returning Thu Nov 1, 12:39 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) will work on the side during practice Thursday, Nov. 1, as he recovers from a hamstring injury. Head coach Dan Quinn said Bryant 'is certainly close' to returning to practice and game action.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant misses practice Wed Oct 31, 06:05 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 31.
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Bills | Stephen Hauschka goes from long distance Mon Oct 29, 11:58 PM
Buffalo Bills PK Stephen Hauschka booted a 47-yard field goal and a 51-yard field goal in the Week 8 game against the New England Patriots on Monday, Oct. 29. He has 10 field goals of 50 or more yards since the start of last season, trailing only Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (11).
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Falcons | Week 7 Atlanta Falcons inactives Mon Oct 22, 06:59 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson, PK Matt Bryant, LB Steven Means, RB Brian Hill, OL Matt Gono, DT Michael Z. Bennett and C Zac Kerin inactive for Week 7.
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Falcons | Week 7 injury report for Atlanta Sat Oct 20, 03:36 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) did not practice Saturday, Oct. 20, and he has been ruled out for Week 7 against the New York Giants on Monday, Oct. 22. DT Grady Jarrett (ankle), WR Calvin Ridley (ankle), WR Mohamed Sanu (hip) and DE Derrick Shelby (groin) were listed as limited participants, while CB Justin Bethel (ankle) and S Damontae Kazee (knee) were full participants. All players have been lifted from the injury report ahead of Monday's game.
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Falcons | Friday practice report for Atlanta Fri Oct 19, 05:09 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 19. DT Grady Jarrett (ankle) and DE Derrick Shelby (groin) were limited during practice. CB Justin Bethel (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Falcons | Atlanta's Thursday practice report Thu Oct 18, 05:42 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 18. DE Derrick Shelby (groin), DT Grady Jarrett (ankle) and CB Justin Bethel (ankle) were limited during practice.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant unlikely to play Week 7 Mon Oct 15, 03:27 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (hamstring) is not expected to play in Week 7 versus the New York Giants.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant ready to play Sat Aug 25, 05:52 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (undisclosed) will be able to play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25, after missing the first two preseason games.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant to start kicking again Tue Aug 21, 11:25 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (undisclosed) will kick during practice Wednesday, Aug. 22.
Footballguys view: Bryant kicked in practice last week, but did not play in the second preseason game. While he has been ranked as a Top 5 kicker, if he doesn't kick in the third preseason game, he'll be a risky proposition at any ADP. |
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Falcons | Matt Bryant day-to-day Sun Aug 19, 03:21 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day because of an undisclosed injury.
Footballguys view: Bryant still hasn't played yet in the preseason. He is going off of the board in the top five kickers, which seems too high while we are waiting for him to prove he's healthy enough to play in Week 1. Rookie UDFA David Marvin missed a kick in the second preseason game, if there's a problem with Bryant, the team would likely look outside of the organization for a kicker. |
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Falcons | Matt Bryant ruled out Fri Aug 17, 04:49 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (undisclosed) will not play in the second preseason game Friday, Aug. 17, but the team said it is a coach's decision.
Footballguys view: Bryant is one of the most valuable kickers in drafts this year, but it is difficult to take him with this undisclosed injury issue hanging over him. UDFA David Marvin from Georgia is getting experience while Bryant is out. |
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Falcons | Matt Bryant a game-time decision Wed Aug 15, 10:48 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (undisclosed) kicked 15 balls during practice Wednesday, Aug. 15, and will be a game-time decision for the second preseason game, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant to miss preseason game Mon Aug 6, 12:03 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (undisclosed) will not kick during practice Monday, Aug. 6, and has been ruled out for the first preseason game.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant agrees to new contract Mon Mar 5, 05:35 PM
Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent PK Matt Bryant agreed to terms on a three-year contract Monday, March 5. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant contract being discussed Thu Feb 22, 01:18 PM
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent PK Matt Bryant and the Falcons have begun negotiations on a new contract. Bryant will turn 43 this offseason but believes he can play two or three more seasons.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant has mutual ATL interest Thu Feb 22, 09:31 AM
Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent PK Matt Bryant said there is mutual interest in returning to the Falcons.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant wants to keep playing Sat Feb 3, 10:04 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant said he wants to play two or three more years and would like to end his career in Atlanta.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant extension coming? Thu Jan 18, 02:17 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant will be in talks with the franchise this offseason about a contract extension, according to general manager Thomas Dimitroff.
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Falcons | Atlanta's Week 13 injury report Fri Dec 1, 03:40 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Desmond Trufant (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 1, and has been ruled out for Week 13. LB Sean Weatherspoon (illness) did not practice and is listed as questionable. PK Matt Bryant (back), WR Julio Jones (ankle), OG Andy Levitre (knee) and CB Brian Poole (back) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. RB Devonta Freeman (concussion), WR Justin Hardy (shoulder), OT Ty Sambrailo (hamstring) and RB Terron Ward (knee, shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Falcons | Matt Bryant expected to play Fri Dec 1, 03:37 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (back) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 1, but is not on the injury report for Week 13.
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Falcons | Atlanta's Thursday practice report Thu Nov 30, 07:24 PM
Atlanta Falcons CBs Desmond Trufant (concussion), Brian Poole (back), LB Sean Weatherspoon (illness) and PK Matt Bryant (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 30. Meanwhile, OG Andy Levitre (knee), OT Ty Sambrailo (hamstring), RB Terron Ward (shoulder, knee) and WR Justin Hardy (shoulder) were each limited.
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