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Mike Peterson

Atlanta Falcons

1976/06/17 35

6-1 226

Gainesville, FL

13

the Indianapolis Colts in 1999 (2nd round)

Sacks Interceptions Tackles
Year Team G Sacks YdsL Int Yds IntTD Solo Ast Total
2011 Falcons 15 0 0 1 4 0 24 6 30
career Total 182 21.5 133 19 272 0 1201 319 1520

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Smart and very experienced. Makes a lot of plays in the box. Still has great range in pursuit. A leader on the field.
Flaws
  • Getting older and battling injuries. Has lost lateral quickness and can be exposed in coverage.
Career Potential
  • Quality veteran linebacker on the decline.
  • Awards

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

December 28, 2011 Arm injury, injured reserve.
July 29, 2011 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons to a one-year contract.
July 25, 2011 Declared free agent.
March 9, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons to a three-year contract.
November 21, 2007 Hand injury, out.
October 11, 2006 Pectoral muscle injury, injured reserve.
March 13, 2003 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars to a six-year contract.

Trades

March 9, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons.
March 13, 2003 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
April 17, 1999 Drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2nd round (36th overall) in 1999.

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