15 Released TE Alge Crumpler, QB Byron Leftwich, T Wayne Gandy, CB Lewis Sanders, WR Jamin Elliott, LB Marcus Wilkins and DT Rod Coleman.

9 Assistant general manager Billy Devaney named Executive Vice President of Player Personnel for the St.

6 Named Alvin Reynolds defensive backs coach.

5 Re-signed free agent TE George Cooper.

4 Named Joe Danna defensive quality control coach.

31 Named Paul Boudreau offensive line coach.

30 Named Chris Scelfo tight ends coach and Paul Dunn assistant offensive line coach.

29 Named Keith Armstrong special teams coordinator, Jeff Fish strength and conditioning coach, Bill Hughan assistant strength and conditioning coach and retrained Tom McMahon as assistant special teams coach.

26 Named Terry Robiskie offensive coordinator, Ray Hamilton defensive line coach, Gerald Brown running backs coach and Glenn Thomas offensive quality control coach.

25 Named Mike Mularkey offensive coordinator.

24 Named Emmitt Thomas assistant head coach, Bill Musgrave quarterbacks coach and Brian VanGorder defensive coordinator.16 Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer signed to same position with Cincinnati Bengals.

13 Named former Patriots director of college scouting Thomas Dimitroff as new general manager.13 Announced a 17-month extension of contract of team president Rich McKay.8 Signed DE Willie Evans to reserve/futures contract.Made roster † Pro Football Hall of Fame * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career Main article: 2008 NFL Draft 2008 Atlanta Falcons draft

Wildcard by Ken McClure