Tuesday March 16, 2010

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons have released
former first-round pick Tye Hill and signed safety Matt Giordano.

Hill was the 15th overall pick in 2006 by St. Louis. After three
disappointing years with the Rams, he was dealt to Atlanta shortly
before the start of last season for a seventh-round pick.

In eight games with the Falcons, Hill had seven tackles and one
interception. He was released Tuesday.

Giordano is a five-year NFL veteran who played for the
Indianapolis Colts from 2005-08 and spent last season with the
Green Bay Packers. He has been in 60 games, including six starts,
and totaled 79 tackles with three interceptions.

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