Stephen Nicholas
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Falcons down two defenders for Sunday's wild-card game
… nagging knee injury that sidelined him for four of the final five games of the regular season. Falcons linebacker Stephen Nicholas (toe) also is inactive for Sunday's game after missing all three practices this week. Grimes previously was …
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Giants lose CB Ross, RB Ware to concussions vs. Falcons
… began the game down two defensive starters when it was announced that cornerback Brent Grimes (knee) and linebacker Stephen Nicholas (toe) wouldn't play. Grimes was previously listed as questionable, and Nicholas was doubtful. Safety Deon …
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Falcons hold out CB Grimes, LB Nicholas for second straight day
The Atlanta Falcons held out cornerback Brent Grimes and linebacker Stephen Nicholas from Thursday's practice. Grimes (knee) and Nicholas (toe), both starters, sat out for the second straight day. Falcons …
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Falcons CB Hayden, LB Peterson go on IR, ending their seasons
… season with Atlanta, played four games, including Monday's 45-16 loss at New Orleans, in place of injured Stephen Nicholas . Hayden played in eight games, but not since helping the Falcons beat Tennessee in Week 11. A second-round draft …
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Falcons CB Grimes held out again with knee injury
… s practice for a variety of reasons. The most notable on the list were running back Michael Turner , linebacker Stephen Nicholas and cornerback Brent Grimes . Matt Ryan Turner didn't practice for the second straight day Tuesday because of a …
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Falcons OT Svitek slated to start despite groin injury
… questionable, will play The Falcons' inactives include cornerbacks Brent Grimes and Kelvin Hayden (toe) and linebacker Stephen Nicholas (quadriceps). Panthers Pro Bowl left tackle Jordan Gross is inactive for Sunday's game. Gross was listed as …
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Falcons RB Turner, WR Jones make returns to practice
… bothersome right hamstring before returning last week, although he was held to zero catches. Starting linebacker Stephen Nicholas (quadriceps) and cornerback CB Kelvin Hayden (toe) were listed as doubtful by the Falcons after missing practice …
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Vikings Falcons Football - Marcus Sherels, Stephen NicholasMinnesota Vikings defensive back Marcus Sherels (35) is hit by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Stephen Nicholas (54) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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Saints Falcons Football - David Thomas , Stephen NicholasNew Orleans Saints tight end David Thomas (85) makes the catch as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Stephen Nicholas (54) tackles him during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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QB Newton to TE Shockey, 29-yd, pass(12:53) C.Newton pass deep left to J.Shockey to ATL 26 for 31 yards (S.Nicholas). FUMBLES (S.Nicholas), ball out of bounds at ATL 28.
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Falcons defense, sack, 3-yd lossHis team lose the first inning was the opposite playing stays home but drops. Rivera grounder got some open threes David quite pulled it all worth it right. Think they want to settle it on they'll be at some success then obviously but always last week against the world for a long touchdown run.
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Falcons' White to play despite thigh injury vs. Seahawks
… Falcons will be down two starters previously ruled as out: defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (knee) and linebacker Stephen Nicholas (calf). Veteran Mike Peterson will start in place of Nicholas. Chancellor has been bothered by a thigh bruise …
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Eagles Falcons Football - Michael Vick, Stephen NicholasPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Stephen Nicholas (54) in the second half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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Falcons defense, fumble recovery(:26) (Shotgun) M.Vick scrambles right end to PHI 49 for 2 yards (J.Abraham). FUMBLES (J.Abraham), RECOVERED by ATL-S.Nicholas at ATL 48. S.Nicholas to PHI 50 for 2 yards (E.Mathis).
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Eagles Falcons Football - Michael Vick, Stephen NicholasPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Stephen Nicholas (54) in the second half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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Ravens Falcons Football - Stephen Nicholas , Hunter CantwellAtlanta Falcons linebacker Stephen Nicholas (54) wraps up Baltimore Ravens quarterback Hunter Cantwell (12) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Byron Leftwich injuredSteelers backup QB Byron Leftwich leaves the game in obvious pain after falling awkwardly on his left arm.
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Frenetic free agency has separated shakers from fakers… rush and that translates to better coverage on the back end, which they need. Atlanta also brought back linebacker Stephen Nicholas and tackle Tyson Clabo . They lost guard Harvey Dahl to St. Louis, but they've got some players ready in the …
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Less-heralded free agents could provide boost to needy teams… Money doesn't fly out of wallets for blocking backs, but teams in need of a bulldozer will heavily pursue Leach. Stephen Nicholas , LB, Falcons Athletic linebackers with speed and quickness are prized commodities on the open market. Nicholas …
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Unofficial list of potential FAs, including four- and five-year vets… Ben Leber Vikings 9 Matt McCoy Seahawks 6 Kawika Mitchell Saints 8 Quentin Moses Dolphins 4 Jarvis Moss Raiders 4 Stephen Nicholas Falcons 4 Mike Peterson Falcons 12 Nick Roach Bears 4 Matt Roth Browns 6 Clint Session Colts 4 Scott Shanle Saints …
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Falcons' Ryan leads way for teammates during lockout… Sanchez, Rivers, Freeman, Brees, Henne and others have. In the Falcons' case, even free agents Mike Peterson and Stephen Nicholas and unsigned rookie Akeem Dent -- all linebackers -- took part, even though an injury could seriously affect their …
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Despite demotion, Jenkins not down on Falcons adding Jones… college wash that away because it don't mean nothing in this league." » Two Falcons free agents, linebacker Stephen Nicholas and Peterson, participated in the workout. So did rookie Akeem Dent , a third-round pick. None said they were …
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CBA or no CBA, teams still preparing for free-agency market
… LaBoy , 49ers » Manny Lawson , 49ers » Ben Leber , Vikings » Matt McCoy, Seahawks » Quentin Moses , Dolphins » Stephen Nicholas , Falcons » Mike Peterson, Falcons » Nick Roach , Bears » Matt Roth , Browns » Clint Session, Colts » Scott …
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Playbook: Rodgers raises his game… But the are right here and watch. He does on the play. Action right here because watched the weak side linebacker Stephen Nicholas and just fight because that's what type of run. falcons' front seven right here Now it gets everybody moving …
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Ryan, Falcons unable to make deep playoff run with No. 1 seed
… Falcons fell flat after taking an early lead against the Packers on Saturday night. A fumble forced by linebacker Stephen Nicholas gave Atlanta possession at the Green Bay 48 in the first quarter, and Ryan led a touchdown drive that ended with …