sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 3/3/2008
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Jim Trotter, SI.com The Atlanta Falcons added one running back Sunday, but will lose another in the near future. Veteran Warrick Dunn requested his release Sunday after the Falcons signed free-agent running back Michael Turner to a six-year, $34.5 million deal that reportedly includes $15 million in guarantees. Dunn, an 11-year veteran who led the Falcons in rushing each of the past four ...
Gaines signed; Is Warrick Dunn up next?
blog.mlive.com 3/3/2008 — AP photoRunning back Warrick Dunn could be the Lions' latest target on the free agent market. The Lions added a veteran tight end to the roster with the signing of Michael Gaines, who has started 35 games in four years....
Dunn is Done in Atlanta —
The NFL Guru
After signing Michael Turner this weekend, the Atlanta Falcons have decided to release veteran running back Warrick Dunn.
“It’s always tough to release a veteran player, especially someone that has had the accolades that Warrick has on the field and off the field,” Falcons coach Mike Smith said. “He’s a class person and he’s very, very successful. What ...
Good Night, Sweet Prince: Warrick Dunn Released —
The Falcoholic
Michael Turner's signing meant that, inevitably, Warrick Dunn would be released. Because he asked for the release, I'm glad the Falcons didn't drag their feet and make a mess out of this. It still sucks to see him go. I'll remember Warrick as one of the game's nicest guys. I doubt I'm alone there, but during his time with the Falcons he rushed for over 1,000 yards three times . He'll leave ...
DUNN BACK TO THE BUCS? —
ProFootballTalk.com
On the same day that running back Warrick Dunn secured his freedom from the Falcons, Dunn visited with the team for which he played before heading to Atlanta.
Dunn was a Buc from 1997 through 2001. He left as a free agent in 2002, the same year that started with the termination of coach Tony Dungy [...]
News of Contractual Negotiations! —
Dejuiced! Sports News with No Boundaries
Asking for a raise was never this interesting. (Ok, except on the Office.)
- The Steelers lock up Ben Roethlisberger for 8 years, $102 million extension. Now only the Pittsburgh equipment manager will ever have to deal with his unwieldy last name.
- The Atlanta Falcons release Warrick Dunn after signing Michael Turner. This should fix everything. (Also, I’d like to note, I think ...
Warrick Dunn interested in coming to Dallas —
Blogging The Boys
The DMN blog is reporting that Warrick Dunns reps have contacted the Cowboys. "The Cowboys are on Warrick's radar," said a representative at CAA, the firm that represents Dunn. CAA has not heard back with definitive word from Dallas. It will be interesting to see what the Cowboys' response is. You have to think the Cowboys have to be just a bit interested in the former NFL Man of the ...
Warrick Dunn: “Dunn” in Atlanta…now where does he sign? —
Footballguys Blog
That didn’t take long…
…just a day after signing Michael “The Burner” Turner to a monster free agent contract, the Falcons released Warrick Dunn .
The 33-year old tailback will have little trouble finding work elsewhere; particularly if he’s willing to accept a role as a backup and situational contributor on a contending team.
Possible Landing Spots? ...
Turner In, Dunn Gone in Atlanta —
Atlanta Falcons
Well everyone, as you already know, Michael Turner signed a contract with the Falcons worth around $34.5 Million, 15 of which is guaranteed, according to Michael Smith of ESPN. And today, the inevitable happened as the Falcons cut Warrick Dunn, the fourth leading rusher among active players.
The move was bound to happen after the signing of Turner, and most people thought Dunn would be ...
Warrick Dunn released by Falcons —
Sports Scope
Could not let the day go without a video of Warrick Dunn. One of the class acts in sports was released by Atlanta Falcons to make room for Michael Turner. Dunn, an 11-year-veteran, is the fourth leading rusher (10,181) among...
Where will Dunn end up? —
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
As many of you already know, the Atlanta Falcons released veteran running back Warrick Dunn earlier today. You could see this coming when the club signed former Chargers running back Michael Turner to a six-year, $34.5 million contract Sunday. Dunn, an 11-year NFL veteran, is a former NFL Man of the Year award winner who still has some tread left on the tires. I think his days as a starter ...
The Dirty Bird Has Flown The Coop —
SidelineShow.com-SportsTalk Radio
The Atlanta Falcons have finally opened the jail doors and let Warrick Dunn out. Dunn asked for the Falcons to let him go, and Monday they did. The former 3-time Pro Bowler is reportedly drawing interest now from the Teaxans and Lions. Dunn followed up 3 straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons in Atlanta by running for [...]
It’s Official: Dunn Is Gone —
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
One day after signing Michael Turner, the Atlanta Falcons have cut Warrick Dunn, thus continuing their puzzling moves of throwing out veterans. It was with much anticipation that the Falcons would cut Dunn, and all the rumors circulating have him coming back to Tampa.
With Michael Bennett already signed, and the other 3 running backs all a question, signing Dunn would be a good move for the ...
WARRICK GETS HIS WISH —
ProFootballTalk.com
A day after signing running back Michael Turner to a long-term deal, the Atlanta Falcons have parted ways with veteran tailback Warrick Dunn.
The team has announced that Dunn has been released. He reportedly asked to be let go after Turner was acquired.
“Warrick Dunn holds himself to the highest standards of the National Football League,” said [...]
Warrick Dunn To Land In Houston? —
Battle Red Blog
That's the rumor , anyway. Allow me to preface what I'm about to write with this: Warrick Dunn may well be the best PERSON in the entire NFL. His off-the-field charity work is second to none, and he seems to be one of those rare people who understand that with great wealth comes the opportunity to help those who need it. I really, really, really like Warrick Dunn. But ...
Lions Sign TE Gaines, Warrick Dunn Next Ex-Buc to Join Lions? —
Detroit Lions Weblog
The Lions have added solid, blocking TE Michael Gaines to their roster this weekend. Gaines provides the team with insurance, since Dan Campbell is unlikely to be ready at the season’s onset. Gaines provides depth and is in line with their renewed emphasis on establishing a “balanced” offense by running with the ball more frequently.
The Lions off-season haul of Leigh ...
Did Jerious Norwood hit on Arthur Blank's wife or something? —
Shutdown Corner
Falcons
running back Jerious Norwood spent 2007 thoroughly outperforming teammate
Warrick Dunn in every possible way. Norwood averaged 6 yards per carry, and Dunn
averaged 3.2. He never fumbled, and he caught more passes for more yards than
Dunn.
And still, he had to sit there and watch Dunn get twice the carries he did. They
weren't splitting time ... Dunn had 227 carries, and ...
Wake-Up Call: Dunn done, Hoosiers losers and more! —
The Sporting Blog
By Spencer Hall, filling in for Dan Shanoff, who is still in Mexico with a fruity drink in hand.
Warrick Dunn's career is all but done in Atlanta , a coda to his time in the 404 all but certain now that Michael Turner has signed a six-year deal to be the primary back for the Falcons.
I cannot type this without noting that in the harsh, clinical world of salary cap maintenance, Dunn's ...
Why Is Dunn Still a Falcon? —
FanHouse
The Falcons did everything they could to fix their running game with the signing of Michael Turner . Turner's size and speed, combined with Jerious Norwood 's big play ability should give the Falcons a solid running game, if they can find anyone to block. But it also begs the question, why is Warrick Dunn still on the roster? The Falcons are going to cut Dunn, it's just a matter of when they ...
Warrick Dunn Asks To Be Released —
Windy City Gridiron
With the signing of Michael Turner and the steady play of Jerious Norwood, as expected Warrick Dunn has asked the Falcons to be released. Assuming the Bears are not planning on taking Mendenhall in the draft or cannot find a suitable guy to bring in to challenge Benson. What is your thoughts on Dunn? He would be a change of pace and he has been fairly steady in his career.
Michael Turner signs with Falcons; Dunn likely to get cut —
Stampede Blue
It's official: Michael Turner, the man who ended Indy's win streak in 2005 and their season during the 2007 playoffs, is now an Atlanta Falcon . This move likely seals the fate of Warrick Dunn in Hotlanta, and according to NFL Network's Adam Schefter, Dunn is targeting the Colts as his next team. We wrote about what adding Dunn would mean to this team, and all I've ever heard about with Dunn ...
