Falcons release team's all-time leading receiver White (Yahoo Sports)

When it came time to make the tough call on releasing Roddy White, the Atlanta Falcons didn't ask the popular wide receiver about reworking his contract. The Falcons released White, the leading receiver in franchise history, on Wednesday following his least productive season in a decade. The Falcons announced the release of White, 34, in a statement which included glowing compliments from team owner Arthur Blank, general manager Thomas Dimitroff and Quinn.