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Stansly Maponga - DL - Falcons

Falcons signed fifth-round DE Stansly Maponga to a four-year contract.

The latest mid- to late-round speed rusher stab by GM Thomas Dimitroff, Maponga will hope to pan out better than Lawrence Sidbury, Cliff Matthews, and Jonathan Massaquoi. Dimitroff did hit on one, stealing Kroy Biermann out of Montana in the 2009 fifth round. Maponga will initially compete for special teams snaps. He only registered four sacks as a TCU senior, playing hurt.
May 17 - 4:36 PM
Malliciah Goodman - DL - Falcons

Falcons signed fourth-round DE Malliciah Goodman to a four-year contract.

A 6-foot-4, 276-pound power end out of Clemson, Goodman projects as a strong-side run defender on early downs who could potentially assist Atlanta's interior pass rush in nickel formations. He'll open training camp competing with Kroy Biermann for snaps across from Osi Umenyiora. Goodman is unlikely to start as a rookie, but he has upside to be a first-team left end down the road.
May 17 - 4:31 PM
Matt Ryan - QB - Falcons

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff reiterated confidence the team will soon work out a long-term extension with Matt Ryan.

We'd figure the deal will go down just before or early in training camp. We all know that Matt is going to be here for a long time," said Dimitroff. "We’re going to be diligent and creative with how we put together our package when the time is right. Nothing new on the timing, but suffice it to say, we will have things taken care of, again, when the time is right."
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 17 - 1:14 PM
Zeke Motta - DB - Falcons

Falcons agreed to terms with No. 244 overall pick S Zeke Motta on a four-year contract.

One of the last 11 picks of the draft, Motta is a well-built 6-foot-2, 213 pounds, but lumbered to a 4.83 in the 40-yard dash. Stiff hipped, he's a pure run stopper. Motta will have to pay his dues on special teams before appearing on defense if he makes the 53-man roster.
May 17 - 10:04 AM
Kemal Ishmael - LB - Falcons

Falcons signed seventh-round S Kemal Ishmael to a four-year contract.

Ishmael (5-foot-11, 206) produced on the field at Central Florida, but he isn't a great athlete. At the Knights' Pro Day, he ran a 4.63 forty, posted a 35 1/2" vertical, and did 21 bench press reps. Ishmael will compete for a special teams or practice squad role this season.
Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter on Twitter
May 16 - 6:09 PM
Phillip Manley - G - Falcons

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution hears whispers that G Phillip Manley reported to the offseason program weighing close to 380 pounds.

Manley was an undrafted free agent out of Toledo last season. The Falcons have a hole at right guard, but he's not going to compete for the starting gig when he's out of shape. The AJC expects Garrett Reynolds to battle Mike Johnson for that right guard spot. In that scenario, Lamar Holmes would fill Tyson Clabo's shoes at right tackle.
Related: Garrett Reynolds, Mike Johnson
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 8 - 10:23 AM
Levine Toilolo - TE - Falcons

Coach Mike Smith hinted fourth-round TE Levine Toilolo could be an option in the Falcons' red-zone offense.

Toilolo — who's a mountainous 6-foot-8, 260 pounds — was drafted primarily for his blocking ability, but scored four touchdowns his final year at Stanford. "Obviously, his efficiency in the red-zone is well documented," Smith said. "To throw the ball to a guy in the red-zone, you want to make sure he’s going to catch the ball. I think that kind of says what kind of hands he has." Toilolo is unlikely to be Tony Gonzalez's heir apparent, but could come into some fantasy value as a plug-and-play TE2.
Source: atlantafalcons.com
May 6 - 9:51 AM
Ronnie Wingo - RB - Falcons

Falcons signed Arkansas RB Ronnie Wingo.

Wingo (6-foot-1, 231) was not an especially productive college player, but has an intriguing size-speed combination after running 4.47 at the Razorbacks' March Pro Day. Backing up Knile Davis and Dennis Johnson at Arkansas, Wingo averaged 5.29 yards per career carry and caught 59 passes. With plus size for pass protection, he could develop into an NFL third-down back.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Apr 28 - 12:41 AM
Adam Replogle - DL - Falcons

Falcons signed Indiana DT Adam Replogle.

Replogle (6-foot-2 3/8, 299) made 47 starts for the Hoosiers, compiling 15 sacks, 28.5 tackles for loss, and three forced fumbles. He earned second-team All-Big Ten honors as a senior. Replogle ran forty times of 5.08 and 5.09 at the IU Pro Day with a 31 1/2-inch vertical before pumping 38 reps on the bench. Replogle has a chance to be a quality rotational three-technique in the NFL. The Falcons didn't draft any defensive tackles, a weak spot on the team.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Apr 27 - 11:47 PM
Nick Clancy - LB - Falcons

Falcons signed Boston College LB Nick Clancy.

Clancy (6-foot-2 1/8, 237) was Luke Kuechly's successor as Boston College's MIKE linebacker. He led the Eagles in tackles (145) and pass breakups (10) as a senior, also recording four tackles for loss and a forced fumble. Clancy ran a 4.92 forty at BC's Pro Day with a 30-inch vertical. The Falcons' backup linebacker spots are wide open.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Apr 27 - 9:12 PM
Sean Renfree - QB - Falcons

Falcons selected Duke QB Sean Renfree with the No. 249 overall pick.

Renfree (6-3, 219) succeeded Thad Lewis under center at Duke and started three seasons for QBs guru David Cutcliffe, completing 64.7 percent of his throws with a 50:40 TD-to-INT ratio. Renfree tore the pectoral muscle in his right (throwing) arm in the Blue Devils' bowl loss to Cincinnati, but should be ready for camp. He's drawn Matt Hasselbeck and Matt Schaub comparisons as a heady if modest-armed passer with accuracy and anticipation. Rotoworld draft columnist Alen Dumonjic studied Renfree on tape and believes he could grow into an NFL starter. Developing behind Matt Ryan will be a big plus.
Apr 27 - 7:21 PM
Kemal Ishmael - LB - Falcons

Falcons selected Central Florida S Kemal Ishmael with the No. 243 overall pick.

Ishmael was the Conference USA's Defensive Player of the Year as a senior, recording 124 tackles, five tackles for a loss, one sack three interceptions and four pass breakups. He'll try to earn a special teams spot in Atlanta.
Apr 27 - 7:18 PM
Zeke Motta - DB - Falcons

Falcons selected Notre Dame S Zeke Motta with the No. 244 overall pick.

Motta (6-2, 213) played linebacker early in his career before converting to the secondary and making 29 starts, primarily as an "in the box" safety. He managed just two career tackles for loss and two interceptions, displaying poor ball skills. A Reed Doughty-type, Motta runs a 4.83 forty and has stiff hips. He'll probably max out as a special teamer and third safety for the Falcons.
Apr 27 - 7:13 PM
Stansly Maponga - DL - Falcons

Falcons selected TCU DE Stansly Maponga with the No. 153 overall pick.

Maponga (6-foot-2, 256) looked like a rising star as a sophomore when he racked up 13.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and five forced fumbles. Playing through a foot injury that may still require surgery, Maponga's effectiveness dipped in 2012 (6.5 TFLs, four sacks) but he still declared for the draft. Maponga ran 4.84 at his Pro Day with a 29.5-inch vertical and 30 reps on the bench. He's an edge rusher with deceptive power. Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff loves taking late-round fliers on pass rushers, although to this point none of them have panned out. Maybe Maponga can change that.
Apr 27 - 2:56 PM
Levine Toilolo - TE - Falcons

Falcons selected Stanford TE Levine Toilolo with the No. 133 overall pick.

Toilolo (6-foot-8 1/8, 260) is built almost like a left tackle with 34 1/2-inch arms and massive 10 1/4-inch hands. He also has lineman-like speed with a 4.86 forty time. Toilolo was the blocking complement to Zach Ertz at Stanford, catching 24 passes for 393 yards (16.4 YPR) and four touchdowns as a junior, before turning pro. In the NFL, Toilolo projects as an on-the-line tight end who runs vertical routes to keep defenses honest. He's unlikely to be Tony Gonzalez's long-term replacement.
Apr 27 - 1:55 PM

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