Falcons, Kerney begin contract talks
Atlanta Falcons12/08/2006 9:23 AM The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the Falcons and representatives for DE Patrick Kerney have begun contract extension talks, Kerney confirmed Thursday. No deal will be consummated until January â at the earliest â because of the team's tapped-out salary cap. The Falcons have said for months that they planned to extend the pending free agent and former Pro Bowler. They did not back off after he was placed on injured reserve Nov. 20 with a torn right pectoral muscle, which is expected to completely heal in time for him to participate in most offseason activities. Read more