NFC South Morning Jog: Atlanta Falcons Make Several Roster Moves

Each morning, I like to start the day off with a workout—usually a morning jog. I can clear my head, plan my day, and think about what’s going on around the NFC South.

Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons waived Chad Faulcon and Lofa Tatupu, signed defensive tackle Elisha Joseph and wide receiver Tim Toone and placed Corey Peters on the active, non-football injury list. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution continued its "Countdown to camp" series with a look at the quarterbacks.

Atlanta Field Report posted a piece on all the rookies in Falcons camp.

Carolina Panthers

Carolina head coach Ron Rivera said he hoped that the rest of his team is focused on winning the Super Bowl in 2013, taking a page from Ryan Kalil's book on optimism. [Rock Hill Herald]

Ron Rivera feels that the coaching staff is much more prepared for the 2012 season than they were for last year's season. [Rock Hill Herald]

New Orleans Saints

Drew Brees plans to make sure uncertainty about the 2012 season isn't a distraction. [Times-Picayune]

After building a rapport last year in camp with tight end Jimmy Graham, watch Drew Brees in camp to see if he chooses another target to start a relationship with for the upcoming season. [Times-Picayune]

Jonathan Vilma will have his first day in court Thursday to petition for a temporary restraining order against the NFL on his season-long suspension. [Times-Picayune]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

It's a new season and a brand new mentality in Tampa Bay. [Tampa Tribune]

Greg Schiano joined Jim Rome on CBS Sports to talk about the Buccaneers.

Here's a video from the official Tampa Bay Buccaneers website on what to expect at training camp.