W. Dunn Released By Falcons

 
The Atlanta Falcons have released veteran tailback Warrick Dunn. The move comes a day after the team signed Michael Turner, an unrestricted free agent from the San Diego Chargers who is expected to take over as the Falcons' starting tailback. Dunn spent six seasons in Atlanta and is the franchise's third-leading rusher behind Gerald Riggs and William Andrews. He's run for 10,179 yards in 11 NFL seasons and was named the Walter Payton NFL...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry. [link]

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Warrick Dunn was released by the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, one day after the club signed free agent Michael Turner. Dunn, who ran for 720 yards and four touchdowns this past season, spent six years with the Falcons. The 11-year NFL veteran became expendable after the signing of Turner, who was the backup to San Diego's LaDainian Tomlinsion.
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Thank You Warrick Dunn!

The writing was on the wall...but I didn't want to read what had been written. On Sunday, when the Atlanta Falcons signed Michael Turner, it became painstakingly evident. On Monday, it became official -- next season Warrick Dunn will not be in a Falcons' uniform.
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Falcons part ways with Dunn after signing Turner

The Atlanta Falcons released running back Warrick Dunn on Monday, one day after signing free agent Michael Turner.
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The representatives for RB Warrick Dunn -- released by the Falcons early today -- have put in a call to the Cowboys to gauge their interest in signing the veteran. "The Cowboys are on Warrick's radar," said a representative at CAA, the firm that ...
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