Falcons release former first-round pick Hill
Mar 16, 2010 - 7:11 PM 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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