Falcons Daily News

ajc Sat, 01/14/2012 3:29 PM

Falcons outlook: Defense couldn't get off field on third down

Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, dubbed the Baby Lion by Mike Peterson when he was a rookie, grew up during his second season. Read more...

Atlanta Falcons Daily News

ajc Sat, 12/31/2011 2:58 PM

The X-factor: linebacker Spencer Adkins

The Falcons have been hit hard by injuries at strongside linebacker. Because of injuries to Stephen Nicholas (quadriceps, toe) and Mike Peterson (torn triceps), third-year player Spencer Adkins, will make his first NFL start and be the X-factor for this Read more...

Atlanta Falcons Daily News

Yahoo soccer Mon, 10/03/2011 3:44 AM

Falcons hold on late for 30-28 win over Seahawks (AP)

Mike Peterson summed up the way plenty of his Atlanta teammates felt after nearly blowing a 20-point second-half lead. There might not have been many high-fives being passed around the Falcons locker room, but they certainly weren't going to be Read more...

Yahoo soccer Thu, 08/11/2011 4:56 PM

Peterson gladly accepts backup role with Falcons (AP)

Mike Peterson knows the end of his NFL career isn't far off. The 13th-year NFL veteran, a starter nearly his entire career with Indianapolis, Jacksonville and Atlanta, wants to win a Super Bowl ring badly enough that he agreed to return for a third Read more...

Yahoo soccer Thu, 07/28/2011 3:12 PM

Falcons sign Peterson to one-year deal (The Canadian Press)

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a one-year contract with linebacker Mike Peterson. Read more...

Yahoo soccer Thu, 05/19/2011 3:30 PM

LB Peterson stays committed to Falcons, playing in 2011 (Yahoo! Sports)

Linebacker Mike Peterson has been participating with the Atlanta Falcons at player-organized workouts despite the fact his contract has expired, and he will be a free agent when the lockout ends. "It's a little awkward feeling," he said. Read more...

Yahoo soccer Wed, 05/18/2011 10:01 AM

Peterson working out with Falcons, hoping to return (The National Football Post)

Mike Peterson is out of contract with the Atlanta Falcons but he’s sure hoping to return for another... Read more...