Falcons sign CB Robinson

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03/06/2010 - Flowery Branch, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Falcons announced the signing of free agent cornerback Dunta Robinson Saturday to what is reported to be a six-year contract worth $57 million.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that $22.5 million of the contract is guaranteed.

The signing could go a long way towards improving upon the Falcons' 28th- ranked pass defense last season with Robinson regarded as the best defensive back available at the start of free agency.

Robinson became an unrestricted free agent last week when the Houston Texans declined to place the franchise tag on their former first-round pick for a second straight season. He was selected 10th overall in the 2004 draft out of South Carolina and became an immediate starter on the right side of Houston's secondary. He had six interceptions in his first season and has 13 in six pro seasons.

Robinson started all 16 games for Houston in 2009 and totaled 64 tackles, nine passes defensed and one forced fumble. He was slowed by knee and hamstring injuries beginning in November 2007 and played in only 20 games from 2007-08.

He has since switched to the left side of the secondary and will most likely pair with Brian Williams, whom Atlanta re-signed to a contract extension on Thursday.

Robinson has amassed 393 tackles and 54 passes defensed in 84 career games, all but five being starts.

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A bye week will allow Terrell Owens broken hand to recover just in time for the next game the Dallas Cowboys are slated to play, according to reports. MySportsbook.com, an football sportsbook, has posted football betting lines on TO playing.

Owens broke the bone leading to his right ring finger Sunday night and had a plate surgically attached to it Monday. Although Owens' hand was swollen and aching Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said he's optimistic the receiver will be back at work next week and catching passes a week from Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

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"I certainly wouldn't rule it out now," Parcells said, referring to Terrell Owens immediate return. "Maybe five days from now I might, but I wouldn't rule it out now. ... I know we're looking to try to get him moving around pretty good in the next day or so. So we'll see where we are."

Owens did not speak with reporters Wednesday, but said Sunday he'd be out two to four weeks. A return against the Titans would be 13 days after the surgery. The Cowboys were listed as an early -7 1/2 favorite vs. the Tennessee Titans for Week 4 at MySportsbook.com

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