Matt Wile
Lions release Carson, Fisher, Tucker and Wile

Apr. 27, 2020 12:51 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions released running back Tra Carson, long snapper James Fisher, guard Casey Tucker and punter Matt Wile. ...

Lions sign Scarbrough to active roster, release Perkins

Nov. 16, 2019 05:43 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed running back Bo Scarbrough to the active roster from the practice squad and released running back Paul Perkins. ...

Falcons turn to 4th punter of season, signing Ryan Allen

By The Assoociated Press Nov. 04, 2019 06:41 PM EST
The Atlanta Falcons are turning to their fourth punter of the season. The team announced Monday it has signed former New England punter...

Cowboys without starting offensive tackles vs. Jets

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2019 09:21 AM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys with their top-ranked offense will look to stop a two-game skid without its two starting tackles against the New York Jets. Right...

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) makes a catch for a touchdown asAtlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) defends the play during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Struggling Falcons won't have CB Trufant (toe) vs Cardinals

Oct. 11, 2019 05:58 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) is upended by Houston Texans free safety Tashaun Gipson (39) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Falcons, 1-4 for the 2nd straight year, are in big trouble

By George Henry Oct. 07, 2019 07:42 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn shouts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Falcons place P Bosher on IR, re-sign Wile

Oct. 05, 2019 10:59 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) gets words of encouragement from head coach Mike Vrabel during an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Slow starts put pressure on Falcons' Ryan, Titans' Mariota

By Charles Odum Sep. 26, 2019 04:51 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Falcons try to address penalties with full crew of officials

By Charles Odum Sep. 25, 2019 06:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, then-Minnesota Vikings punter Matt Wile punts during drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Eagan, Minn. The Atlanta Falcons have a new backup plan if punter Matt Bosher hasn’t recovered from a groin injury by Sunday’s game at Indianapolis. Matt Wile worked on punts and kickoffs on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 20919, one day after he was signed to the practice squad. Wile was Minnesota’s punter in 2018, and he spent time with the Falcons in 2016. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King, File)
Falcons P Bosher (groin) out for Sunday's game at Colts

Sep. 20, 2019 04:12 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) avoids a tackle attempt by Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) during Indianapolis' 19-17 win over the Titans on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Nissan Stadium. (Austin Anthony/Daily News via AP)
Colts' improving defense faces tall task against Falcons

By Michael Marot Sep. 19, 2019 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, then-Minnesota Vikings punter Matt Wile punts during drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Eagan, Minn. The Atlanta Falcons have a new backup plan if punter Matt Bosher hasn’t recovered from a groin injury by Sunday’s game at Indianapolis. Matt Wile worked on punts and kickoffs on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 20919, one day after he was signed to the practice squad. Wile was Minnesota’s punter in 2018, and he spent time with the Falcons in 2016. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King, File)
Falcons sign former Vikings punter Wile as Bosher's backup

By Charles Odum Sep. 18, 2019 05:24 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer talks with reporters following the team's 27-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills in an NFL preseason football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Falcons, Vikings in similar spots, needing defense to lead

By Dave Campbell Sep. 05, 2019 05:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones runs back to the bench after he intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. When Jones, Ricardo Allen and Keanu Neal take the field for Sunday's season opener at Minnesota, they'll be eager to show just what this team was missing when three of its defensive standouts went down with serious injuries. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Arizona Cardinals at Atlanta Falcons 12/16/2018

Sep. 05, 2019 01:08 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt kicks against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The Minnesota Vikings have yet another new specialist, veteran punter Britton Colquitt, after making the swap for Matt Wile. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
With Colquitt, Vikings hope to have found kicking continuity

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2019 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt kicks against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The Minnesota Vikings have yet another new specialist, veteran punter Britton Colquitt, after making the swap for Matt Wile. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 10/28/2018

Sep. 02, 2019 02:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) walks on the field in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Treadwell is likely closing in on the end of his lackluster tenure with the Vikings, three years after they drafted the wide receiver in the first round. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Kicker/punter prospect Vedvik among Vikings cuts

By Dave Campbell Aug. 31, 2019 06:17 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyree Jackson throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Bills score 3 TDs in final 4 minutes to beat Vikings 27-23

By John Wawrow Aug. 29, 2019 10:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck speaks during a news conference following the team's NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, in Indianapolis. The Colts launch into the post-Luck era with his successor on the bench. Coach Frank Reich plans to sit Jacoby Brissett against the Bengals on Thursday night, the Colts’ first game since Andrew Luck announced his retirement. Either Phillip Walker or Chad Kelly will start, competing for the No. 2 job. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indy without Luck, but Brissett won't play Thursday

By The Associated Press Aug. 28, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings' Kaare Vedvik stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Minneapolis. Coach Mike Zimmer said he was "at a loss" about his specialists, after Vedvik missed two field goals in the last exhibition game. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings are kicking themselves after misses by Kaare Vedvik

By Brian Hall Aug. 27, 2019 04:29 PM EDT