<![CDATA[Keith Brooking]]>FALCONS’ BROOKING COULD BE ON CHOPPING BLOCK

Posted by Aaron Wilson on February 12, 2009, 7:01 p.m. EST

Atlanta Falcons veteran linebacker Keith Brooking is likely to be cut prior to Feb. 23 when he’s due a $1 million roster bonus, according to Pro Football Weekly.

Per the article, which cites an anonymous source, the Falcons want to get faster at linebacker to upgrade the NFL’s 24th-ranked defense and are prepared to move on from Brooking, 33, a former Georgia Tech star who has played in Atlanta for the past 11 seasons.

Brooking has an $8.3 million salary cap figure for 2009 and is unlikely to be retained by General Manager Tom Dimitroff unless he consents to a large reduction in pay.

Naturally, Brooking isn’t convinced his play has declined and will look to play elsewhere if the Falcons cut ties with him.

According to NFL.com, Brooking has 972 career tackles, 17 sacks and 12 interceptions. He was credited with 102 tackles last season in 16 starts and has started every game for the past eight seasons.

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I think Brooking would be a great FA pickup, the only downside is his age and his price-tag.

Anyone else think we should try to get him or is he not worth it?

]]>https://brownsboard.com/topic/3045/keith-brookingRSS for NodeThu, 01 Oct 2026 10:55:56 GMTFri, 13 Feb 2009 00:48:53 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Keith Brooking on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:13:19 GMT]]>if he came at a good price maybe

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/42721https://brownsboard.com/post/42721Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:13:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Keith Brooking on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:38:38 GMT]]>Did we say the same thing about willie mcginist a few years ago? If he's not good enough for the 24th ranked defense I don't feel we should get him.

We defintely don't need to overspend on yet another aging free agent.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/42703https://brownsboard.com/post/42703Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:38:38 GMT