Atlanta Falcons with rookies after Todd Weiner surgery

Atlanta Falcons right tackle Todd Weiner will be out of the team for at least two weeks after knee surgery.

Atlanta Falcons with rookies after Todd Weiner surgery Tough times for the already struggling Atlanta Falcons (1-4) after the right tackle Todd Weiner had a knee surgery this morning and will be on the sidelines for at least two weeks. Yesterday the Falcons confirmed that left tackle Wayne Gandy will be out for the rest of the season, also due to knee injury and this will make rookie Renardo Foster and second-year Tyson Clabo the starting tackles for the upcoming game against the New York Giants (3-2) on Monday. Left guard position will also be filled by rookie Justin Blalock. Renardo Foster signed this year as undrafted from Louisville and the Monday game will be his first start with the Atlanta Falcons.

The Atlanta Falcons are currently underdog for the Monday night football game against the Giants with odds +160, Giants with odds -190 at Bookmaker. The point spread for the Falcons vs. Giants game is currently at -3 points chalk the NY Giants, but with a payline of -125 is bound to adjust upwards in the coming days.

Published on 10/10/2007