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Corey Peters | Defensive Lineman

Team: Atlanta Falcons
Age / DOB:  (25) / 6/8/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 305
College: Kentucky
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Falcons DT Corey Peters triggered an escalator in his rookie deal, raising his 2013 salary from $575,000 to $1.323 million.
Peters has started 38 games over his first three seasons, working in a four-man rotation at defensive tackle for the Falcons. The 2010 third-rounder recorded a three-year low 15 tackles in 2012 and could be battling for a roster spot this offseason. He gets pushed around versus the run. Jan 30 - 12:31 AM

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Corey Peters - DL - Falcons

Falcons DT Corey Peters left Sunday's game early in the third quarter with an apparent left shoulder injury.

He's questionable to return. With Lawrence Sidbury and Peria Jerry among the Week 12 inactives, the Falcons are thin up front against Doug Martin.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 02:46:00 PM
Corey Peters - DL - Falcons

Falcons activated DT Corey Peters (foot) from the PUP list.

Peters really come on as an impact defensive tackle last season, racking up 26 tackles and three sacks in 15 starts, and showing disruptive capabilities. He figures to return as a "wave" player behind Jon Babineaux and Peria Jerry.
Source: Jay Adams on Twitter
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 04:06:00 PM
Corey Peters - DL - Falcons

Falcons DT Corey Peters (foot, PUP) resumed practicing Monday.

"He practiced on a limited basis and we will up his participation as the week goes on," coach Mike Smith said. The Falcons are within their three-week window to activate the 2010 third-round pick. Peters' presence would immediately help against the run.
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com
Mon, Oct 22, 2012 03:53:00 PM
Corey Peters - DL - Falcons

Falcons coach Mike Smith indicated Monday that DT Corey Peters (foot, PUP) needs to get in game shape before he's activated to the 53-man roster.

Peters came on as one of the most promising young interior linemen in football last season, before suffering a stress fracture during the 2012 offseason program. Smith was vague about Peters' availability, saying he could be activated as soon as next week or 21 days from now. Peters' return would add another talented body to an Atlanta defense that has scuffled versus the run.
Source: atlantafalcons.com
Mon, Oct 15, 2012 04:38:00 PM
Corey Peters - DL - Falcons

Coach Mike Smith revealed that DT Corey Peters' foot injury is a stress fracture suffered while working out before the team's offseason program started.

Peters will be unavailable for at least the first six games of the season after the Falcons placed him on the reserve/NFI list.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tue, Aug 28, 2012 04:25:00 PM
Corey Peters - DL - Falcons

Falcons placed DT Corey Peters (foot) on the reserve/PUP list.

Peters had started 30-of-32 games since the Falcons selected him in the third round of the 2010 draft. They'll now have to roll with an improving Peria Jerry next to Jonathan Babineaux at defensive tackle. Since the Falcons have a Week 7 bye, Peters won't be eligible to rejoin game action until Week 8.
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com
Sun, Aug 26, 2012 06:35:00 PM
Corey Peters - DL - Falcons

Falcons DT Corey Peters (foot) remains without a timetable for a return.

"Right now, Corey is only working on the side and only working in the training room basically in a rehabilitation mode," coach Mike Smith said. Peters has yet to practice in camp, making him a candidate for the reserve/PUP list. If Peters isn't ready for Week 1, the Falcons are expected to roll the dice with first-round bust Peria Jerry — who's supposedly having a strong camp — in his absence.
Related: Peria Jerry
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 11:42:00 AM
Corey Peters - DL - Falcons

Falcons DT Corey Peters will miss at least three weeks of training camp after injuring his foot in the offseason program.

Details of the injury were never revealed, but he's been nursing the foot injury since at least late May. It sounds like a fracture. Peters, 24, broke out last season with 26 tackles and three sacks, starting 15 games. He is an integral component of Atlanta's tough run defense, so his return will be key.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 06:14:00 PM
Corey Peters - DL - Falcons

Falcons DT Corey Peters is expected to sit out until training camp after suffering a foot injury earlier this offseason.

There are no details on the injury. Peters will miss the remainder of OTAs as well as the June 19-21 mandatory minicamp. The 2010 third-rounder has started 30-of-32 regular season games since entering the league.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fri, Jun 1, 2012 10:36:00 AM
Corey Peters - DL - Falcons

Falcons DT Corey Peters was forced from Thursday's game against the Jaguars in the second quarter with a knee injury.

Peters has battled knee soreness off and on since a preseason injury. He's still been a nice complement to Jonathan Babineaux for the majority of the season. Peters returned to action later in the second quarter.
Thu, Dec 15, 2011 09:16:00 PM
Corey Peters - DL - Falcons

Falcons DT Corey Peters was forced from Sunday's win over the Colts with a knee injury, but coach Mike Smith does not expect him to miss any time.

Peters notched his third sack in four games before going down, and possibly would have stayed in the game had the Falcons not put the Colts away so early. He may miss some practice time, but should be good to go against the Saints.
Source: Falcons on Twitter
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 03:03:00 PM
Corey Peters - DL - Falcons

Falcons DT Corey Peters (knee) has resumed practicing.

He's back in the nick of time with Jonathan Babineaux (torn MCL) expected to miss 3-5 weeks. Peters was a starter all last year, though he's not exactly an impact player. Atlanta will be vulnerable to the run Sunday night against Philly.
Source: atlantafalcons.com
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 05:50:00 PM
Corey Peters - DL - Falcons

Falcons declared DT Corey Peters, C Todd McClure, DB Darrin Walls, RB Antone Smith, LB Spencer Adkins, OG Mike Johnson, and DL Cliff Matthews inactive for Week 1 against the Bears.

Peria Jerry is starting for Peters, and may end up keeping the job. Joe Hawley is filling in for McClure; it's a downgrade in the ground attack.
Sun, Sep 11, 2011 11:37:00 AM
Corey Peters - DL - Falcons

Falcons DT Corey Peters (knee) has been ruled out for Week 1.

Peters has been out since the second preseason game. He was one of Atlanta's weakest front seven defenders, so the absence doesn't help Matt Forte's matchup much. The Falcons will start gap-shooters Jon Babineaux and Peria Jerry instead.
Fri, Sep 9, 2011 04:15:00 PM