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  Falcons | Several FAs not expected to return    Fri Feb 1, 08:31 PM

The Atlanta Falcons are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent CB Dominique Franks, SS Chris Hope, LB Mike Peterson, OT Will Svitek or WR Tim Toone this offseason.

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  Falcons | Four probable for Week 11    Fri Nov 16, 04:23 PM

Atlanta Falcons LB Mike Peterson (foot), DT Jonathan Babineaux (thigh), LB Stephen Nicholas (groin) and WR Harry Douglas (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 16, and are probable for Week 11.

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  Falcons | Three fully participate in practice    Thu Nov 15, 04:27 PM

Atlanta Falcons LB Mike Peterson (foot), DT Jonathan Babineaux (thigh) and WR Harry Douglas (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 15.

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  Falcons | Mike Peterson fully practices     Wed Nov 14, 04:31 PM

Atlanta Falcons LB Mike Peterson (foot) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 14.

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  Falcons | Mike Peterson questionable    Fri Sep 28, 02:52 PM

Atlanta Falcons LB Mike Peterson (ribs) was limited in practice Friday, Sept. 28, and is questionable for Week 4.

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  Falcons | Three limited    Thu Sep 27, 06:15 PM

Atlanta Falcons DT Jonathan Babineaux (groin), LB Stephen Nicholas (thigh) and LB Mike Peterson (ribs) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 27.

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  Falcons | Four limited in practice    Wed Sep 26, 05:19 PM

Atlanta Falcons DT Jonathon Babineaux (groin), T Tyson Clabo (hip), LB Stephen Nicholas (thigh), and LB Mike Peterson (ribs) all were limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 26.

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  Falcons | Akeem Dent expected to be two-down player    Sat Jul 28, 11:23 PM

Atlanta Falcons LB Akeem Dent almost certainly will be a two-down defender in the scheme being implemented by new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan. Dent has been thrust into a starting role, with 13-year LB Mike Peterson as his backup, following the injury to LB Lofa Tatupu (pectoral).

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  Falcons | Mike Peterson re-signed    Mon Jul 23, 05:20 PM

The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed free-agent LB Mike Peterson. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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  Falcons | Would like to bring back Mike Peterson     Sun Feb 26, 02:28 PM

The Atlanta Falcons are interested in re-signing impending free-agent LB Mike Peterson this offseason.

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  Falcons | Mike Peterson might be back    Sun Jan 29, 12:28 AM

Atlanta Falcons LB Mike Peterson (triceps) might be back with the team, as he provides quality depth when healthy. His 2011 season ended prematurely due to a triceps injury.

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  Falcons | Mike Peterson injury update    Wed Dec 28, 03:23 PM

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said LB Mike Peterson (triceps) has a triceps tear and will need to undergo surgery to repair the tear.

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  Falcons | Mike Peterson update    Wed Dec 28, 02:30 PM

Updating a previous item, Atlanta Falcons LB Mike Peterson (arm) was put on the Injured Reserve with an injury to his arm that will require surgery.

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  Falcons | Two placed on Injured Reserve    Wed Dec 28, 11:47 AM

The Atlanta Falcons have placed LB Mike Peterson (undisclosed) and CB Kelvin Hayden (toe) on Injured Reserve, ending their 2011 seasons.

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  Falcons | Mike Peterson to face former club    Wed Dec 14, 10:55 PM

Atlanta Falcons LB Mike Peterson will meet the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Week 15 game Thursday, Dec. 15, for the first time since leaving the Jaguars after the 2008 season. 'I spent six years there. When I was there, I never had seen myself leaving there,' Peterson said. 'I thought I would always retire and finish my career there. Being somewhere else or even playing against the Jags isn't something that ever crossed my mind.'

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  Falcons | Mike Peterson might start in Week 13    Sat Dec 3, 01:38 AM

Atlanta Falcons LB Mike Peterson might start in Week 13 against the Houston Texans if LB Stephen Nicholas (thigh) cannot play.

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  Falcons | Two fighting for OLB job    Wed Aug 10, 03:15 PM

Atlanta Falcons LBs Mike Peterson and Stephen Nicholas are competing for one of the starting outside linebacker job during the preseason.

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  Falcons | Mike Peterson agrees to terms    Thu Jul 28, 11:36 AM

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with free-agent LB Mike Peterson (Falcons). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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  Falcons | Have shown interest in bring back Mike Peterson    Wed May 18, 10:50 AM

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent LB Mike Peterson said the Falcons have expressed interest in re-signing him once the lockout is over.

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  Falcons | Expected to bring back Mike Peterson    Fri May 13, 07:00 PM

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to re-sign impending free-agent LB Mike Peterson once the lockout is over because both sides appear to want to get a deal done.

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  Falcons | Mike Peterson misses practice, will miss first preseason game    Thu Aug 12, 03:18 PM

Atlanta Falcons LB Mike Peterson (calf) did not practice Thursday, Aug. 12, and will not play in the team's first preseason game, reports CBSSports.com. Rookie LB Sean Weatherspoon will start in his place at weak-side linebacker.

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  Falcons | Mike Peterson to miss a couple of days    Mon Aug 9, 11:06 PM

Atlanta Falcons LB Mike Peterson (calf) has inflammation in his calf and will miss a couple of days of practice, reports D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Footballguys view: Peterson, Stephen Nicholas, and rookie first-round pick Sean Weatherspoon are in a battle for the two starting OLB spots, so this injury could end up being a crucial setback for Peterson if his younger peers step up in his absence.

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  Falcons | Battle at linebacker    Sun Aug 8, 01:37 PM

Atlanta Falcons rookie LB Sean Weatherspoon is competing for a starting job at outside linebacker, reports D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He is battling with LBs Stephen Nicholas and Mike Peterson. Head coach Mike Smith said the three are competing for two starting jobs. If Nicholas doesn't land a starting job, he will remain a key cog on special teams.

Footballguys view: Weatherspoon is the best OLB to draft on the Falcons roster because even if he doesn't win a starting job out of camp, he should take over at some point during the regular season. He also has the well-rounded skillset to play all three downs.

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  Falcons | Four to have time limited in training camp    Mon Aug 3, 10:05 PM

D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez, C Todd McClure, WR Brian Finneran and LB Mike Peterson will have their time limited in training camp.

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  Falcons | Lofton sits out Monday    Mon Aug 3, 10:04 PM

D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons LB Curtis Lofton (hamstring) missed the team's practice Monday, Aug. 3. The team is planning to limit Lofton's action in camp. LB Mike Peterson got some time at middle linebacker during the morning practice.

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  Falcons | Peterson settling in at weakside linebacker    Wed May 20, 08:14 PM

D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons WLB Mike Peterson is starting to feel comfortable in Atlanta. Having played for Falcons head coach Mike Smith in Jacksonville, Peterson knows the defense better than many of the team's returning players. Peterson, who has played all three linebacker positions during his career, is transitioning from middle linebacker to weakside linebacker this year. 'It's going well being back outside,' Peterson said. He added the Falcons want to be an aggressive and attacking defense that creates turnovers this year.

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  Falcons | Peterson working at weakside linebacker    Mon May 11, 01:00 AM

D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons LB Mike Peterson is working at weakside linebacker.

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