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Fri Mar 6 201517:40Weems has agreed to two-year contract to remain with Falcons
Weems has agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the Falcons, ESPN reports.
Weems was signed by the Falcons ahead of last season, but Atlanta's deep receiving corp limited him to just 10 catches for 102 yards and two touchdowns. Nonetheless, Weems will be brought back by the Falcons' new coaching regime, and should still be able to contribute on special teams moving forward.
Mon Dec 22 201416:47Weems caught one ball for three yards on Sunday, but it for touc...
Weems caught one ball for three yards on Sunday, but it went for a touchdown against the Saints.
Slotted behind Julio Jones, Roddy White, Harry Douglas and Devin Hester on the depth chart means Weems' opportunities are few and far between. He has 10 catches for 102 yards on the season, most of it coming when other receivers were injured.
Fri Sep 19 201412:35Weems caught four balls for 69 yards in Thursday's win over Bucc...
Weems caught four balls for 69 yards in Thursday's win over the Buccaneers.
Weems finished with a nice statline, especially considering he's usually buried behind Julio Jones, Roddy White, Harry Douglas and Devin Hester on the depth chart. He'll have limited upside as long as White remains on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, but it sounds as if the veteran may be back on the field for Week 4, thus relegating Weems to certain situational packages.
Thu Aug 21 201416:39Weems signed with Falcons on Thursday
Weems signed with the Falcons on Thursday.
Weems began his NFL career with four seasons for the Falcons, for whom he made the Pro Bowl as a special teams member in 2011. Now, with wideout Drew Davis (foot) destined for the PUP list to begin this season, Weems will have an opportunity make Atlanta's team once again.
Sat Aug 16 201419:08The Bears cut Weems on Saturday
The Bears cut Weems on Saturday.
Weems signed a three-year deal with the Bears prior to the 2012 season, catching just three passes for 35 yards since then. He also failed to make an impact as a returner, returning just 18 kickoffs for 288 yards. Unless he convinces a team that he can regain his form as the high level kick and punt returner he was in Atlanta in 2010, Weems might struggle to find work.
Fri Aug 15 201415:11Weems didn't see target in passing game during Thursday's presea...
Weems didn't see a target in the passing game during Thursday's preseason game against the Jaguars.
With Marquess Wilson likely to miss the first few weeks with a broken collarbone, Weems is among the group of receivers who could be counted upon to replace his production. Free agent signing Josh Morgan appears to be the likeliest candidate to see work in three-receiver sets, but Weems will still have a great chance at clinching a roster spot due to his prowess on special teams coverage units.
Fri Apr 11 201418:36Bears WR Eric Weems agrees to pay cut
Bears WR Eric Weems has agreed to a pay cut.
Weems will reduce his 2014 base salary from $1 million to $730,000, which is the six-year veteran minimum. A pure special teams player, Weems is a candidate to replace Devin Hester on kick returns.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Thu Mar 20 201416:52Eric Weems bristles at pay cut, likely cut
Bears WR Eric Weems has declined to take a pay cut, and is expected to be released.
Weems would rather shop his wares on the open market than take a cut, though at this point, the money difference is likely to be minimal. Cutting Weems would clear $1.1 million in cap space for the Bears.
Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter
Tue Mar 18 201409:00Bears ask Eric Weems to take a pay cut
The Bears have asked WR Eric Weems to take a pay cut or he'll be released.
Weems is a pure special teamer and could be an option to replace Devin Hester as the return man. He's scheduled to count $1.6 million against the cap in the final year of his deal. The Bears could save $1.1 million with Weems' release.
Source: Jeff Dickerson on Twitter
Sat Dec 1 201213:27Weems has taken over kickoff return duties
Bears WR Eric Weems has replaced Devin Hester as the team's primary kick returner.
Hester is out for Week 13 with a concussion, but Weems would have handled return duties either way. Hester is averaging 25.5 yards per return this season but only has a long return of 38 yards. Weems was sent to the Pro Bowl in 2010 as a return man with the Falcons.
Source: ESPN Chicago
Wed Mar 14 201209:51Report: Bears sign WR/KR Weems for 3 years
Bears agreed to terms with WR/KR Eric Weems, formerly of the Falcons, on a three-year contract.
At first glance, it's an odd fit with Devin Hester locked in on punt returns. Weems has been an All-Pro special teamer in the past, but he has just 24 receptions in 54 career games. The move suggests the Bears can't count on Johnny Knox for kickoff returns in 2012. Either that, or new GM Phil Emery will listen to offers for Hester.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Sat Jan 28 201217:18Weems ready for bigger role in 2012?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution expects the Falcons to elevate WR/KR Eric Weems to No. 3 receiver if free agent Harry Douglas is not re-signed.
It would be quite a leap for the former undrafted free agent, who has made just 24 catches in 54 career games since coming into the league in 2008. It's ultimately doubtful the 2010 All Pro special teamer is given a significant role on offense.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fri Aug 5 201111:11Weems had knee surgery
Coach Mike Smith revealed that WR/KR Eric Weems had a knee surgery this offseason.
Smith described the surgery as a "a little procedure," suggesting that it may have been arthroscopic in nature. The Falcons re-signed Weems to a one-year contract last week. He'll be fine to return kicks in Week 1.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sat Jul 30 201114:50Falcons re-sign Pro Bowler Weems
Falcons re-signed WR/KR Eric Weems.
A Pro Bowl returner last season, Weems has never made an impact on offense. There's a slight chance he'll get a few more looks in 2011 after the Falcons parted ways with Michael Jenkins on Friday, but Julio Jones' presence should likely ensure Weems' contributions remain limited to special teams.
Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter on Twitter
Sun Jul 10 201121:44Weems expected to re-sign with Falcons
The player rep for free agent Eric Weems expects the kick returner to re-sign with the Falcons.
"They want him," said the agent. "I don't suspect there will be any arm wrestling to get a deal done." The four-year veteran is seeking a larger offensive role, though that hardly seems likely following the addition of Julio Jones. Weems was one of the NFL's elite returners in 2010.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mon Sep 20 201010:42Weems starts oppposite White
With Michael Jenkins injured, Eric Weems started opposite Roddy White in the Week 2 win over the Cardinals.
The coaching staff could have been rewarding him for a solid Week 1. Regardless, Weems received zero targets against the Cardinals, while Harry Douglas and Brian Finneran received 11 between them. Weems has value only in return-yardage leagues.
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com
Tue Aug 10 201011:32Weems listed as top kickoff, punt returner
Incumbent Eric Weems is listed as the first-team kickoff and punt returner on the Falcons' training camp depth chart.
As long as Weems makes the team, he should be the favorite for both duties. If he gets squeezed out, though, rookie Dominique Franks would likely take over on kickoffs. Harry Douglas is a candidate on punts if his knee passes muster throughout exhibition action.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution