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Falcons Signing K Zane Gonzalez, Cutting K John Parker Romo

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According to Mike Garafolo, the Falcons are signing K Zane Gonzalez to the roster and waiving K John Parker Romo.  Gonzalez will be the third kicker for Atlanta this season as they’ve gotten substandard production from Romo, who took over for incumbent K Younghoe Koo earlier this season.  Romo missed an extra point that was the deciding margin in Week 9’s 24-23 loss to the … [Read more...] about Falcons Signing K Zane Gonzalez, Cutting K John Parker Romo

Falcons Made Four Moves Today

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The Atlanta Falcons announced they have signed OL Andrew Stueber and LS Zach Triner, with the latter joining the practice squad.  To make room, they cut K John Parker Romo and K Ben Sauls. The Falcons are signing K Zane Gonzalez, but that move was not processed today and will require a corresponding transaction to free space.  Stueber, 26, was named second-team All-American … [Read more...] about Falcons Made Four Moves Today

Hawks Finance VP Accused Of Stealing $3.8M Through Fake Hotel Bills, Corporate Cards

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Lester Jones, the Atlanta Hawks' senior vice president of financial planning and analysis, was charged with fraud and embezzling $3.8 million from the NBA franchise. Federal prosecutors allege Jones used his position to fund a lavish lifestyle over multiple years. Jones, 46, of Atlanta, was charged last week by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia. … [Read more...] about Hawks Finance VP Accused Of Stealing $3.8M Through Fake Hotel Bills, Corporate Cards