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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Prince Shembo: Suspended two games by league
Prince Shembo has been suspended two games by the NFL, Adam Schefter of ESPNreports.Shembo's suspension stems from an animal cruelty incident that occurred roughly one year ago.
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by Ruben Palacios | CBS Sports Staff
Falcons waive LB Prince Shembo due to animal cruelty charges
The Atlanta Falcons have decided to waive linebacker Prince Shembo on Friday after he was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, per nfl.com. "We are aware of the charges that have been filed against Prince Shembo," the team said in a statement. "We are extremely disappointed that one of our players is involved in something like this. Accordingly, we have decided to waive Prince Shembo." Shembo recorded 59 tackles in 16 games for the Falcons last season.
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by Ruben Palacios | CBS Sports Staff
Falcons LB Prince Shembo charged with cruelty to animals
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Prince Shembo is being accused of killing his ex-girlfriend's dog and has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, per The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Police said Denicia Williams, Shembo's ex-girlfriend, reported on April 19 that Shembo had killed her Yorkie. Williams took the dog to Shembo's residence and left them unattended at some point. When she returned, the dog was unresponsive. Shembo recorded 59 tackles in 16 games for the Falcons last season.
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by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com
Quinn: Falcons will move Prince Shembo back to OLB
New Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn met with the media at the Indianapolis scouting combine on Thursday and discussed his plans for the team's defensive players. The biggest news was that the team plans to move Prince Shembo back to outside linebacker. Shembo was drafted as an outside linebacker, but injuries on the defense required him to move inside. Shembo had 59 tackles for the Falcons in his rookie season, but he'll likely play more of a role in the pass rush from the outside. He had nine sacks as a senior at Notre Dame while playing OLB. Quinn also plans to use Tyson Jackson and Paul Soliai on the inside. They split time between defensive tackle and end last season, but Quinn was impressed with their size at the tackle spots. Soliai had 29 tackles and a sack last season. Jackson had 22 tackles. Quinn said Dezmen Southward, who played exclusively at safety last season, will get a look at the cornerback position as well. Southward had 23 tackles, one sack and two pass defenses last year.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Falcons in good shape as they prepare for Lions
The Atlanta Falcons are fairly healthy heading into their Sunday game against Detroit. Only defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (foot) appears destined to sit despite his status as questionable. Also questionable is wide receiver Harry Douglas (foot). The probables are left guard Justin Blalock (back), wide receiver Julio Jones (ankle) and linebacker Prince Shembo (knee). All three were limited in practice Friday.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Falcons list six probables on final injury report for Week 7
The Atlanta Falcons listed seven players on their final injury report for Week 7 at Baltimore, and only wide receiver Harry Douglas was ruled out for the contest. Defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (knee), guard Justin Blalock (back), wide receiver Devin Hester (hamstring), wide receiver Julio Jones (ankle), linebacker Prince Shembo (knee) and linebacker Nate Stupar (knee) were all labeled probable for Sunday's game after practicing in full on Friday.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Falcons announce Week 6 inactives vs. Bears
The Atlanta Falcons have listed the following players as inactive for Sunday's Week 6 matchup with the Bears: quarterback Sean Renfree, cornerback Javier Arenas, QB Sean Renfree, linebacker Tyler Starr, offensive tackle Cameron Bradfield, guard Harland Gunn, wide receiver Harry Douglas (foot) and defensive tackle Cliff Matthews. The Falcons are very healthy heading into Sunday's game, with guard Justin Blalock (back) and wide receiver Devin Hester (hamstring) active after being listed as questionable. All players listed as probable are also active, including wide receiver Julio Jones (ankle), tackle Jake Matthews (ankle), safety Kemal Ishmael (ankle) and linebacker Prince Shembo (knee).
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Falcons in fine shape heading into clash against Bears
Wide receiver Harry Douglas might be the only injured inactive player Sunday for the Atlanta Falcons when they host Chicago. No teammate has been deemed any worse than questionable. The questionables on the Friday injury report are guard Justin Blalock (back) and wide receiver Devin Hester (hamstring). Safety Kemal Ishmael (ankle), premier wideout Julio Jones (ankle), tackle Jake Matthews (ankle) and linebacker Prince Shembo (knee) are all probable.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Falcons injury list dominated Friday by probables
The loss of wide receiver Harry Douglas and guard Justin Blalock to injury for the Sunday game against the Giants can't mask an encouraging Friday injury report for the Atlanta Falcons. Only four other players are on the list and they are all probable. That quartet are wide receiver Devin Hester and Julio Jones, both with ankle injuries, linebacker Prince Shembo (knee) and safety Kemal Ishmael (ankle).
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by Chris Cwik |
Falcons will have their probables Week 4
The Atlanta Falcons will have RB Antone Smith and LB Prince Shembo Week 4. Both players entered the contest probable, so the moves shouldn't come as a surprise. Smith is dealing with a hamstring injury. Shembo is battling a calf issue.
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