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Todd Gurley to Rams on Instagram: “thanks for the check today”

After his contract with Atlanta was announced, the former Bulldog standout provided parting words to the organization that drafted him.

Since a somewhat surprising release from the Los Angeles Rams, Todd Gurley has committed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons.

Following a move that delights a large number of local Dawgs and Dirty Birds, the Georgia Bulldog alumnus will wear red and black in Georgia for at least one more season.

Gurley took the news in stride on Thursday, playfully tweeting about having been fired on his day off. He agreed to terms with Atlanta the following morning.

After his contract with Atlanta was announced, the former Bulldog standout provided parting words to the organization that drafted him.

Cameron DaSilva of Rams Wire first reported Gurley’s expert session in subtle pettiness.

Georgia faithful took to Twitter following his release with asserting that Gurley would be a great fit for the Falcons, who recently released tailback Devonta Freeman.

The next day, football fans who exist in the middle of the Falcons-Bulldogs Venn diagram got their wishes fulfilled.

Former Todd Gurley running mate Keith Marshall loves the Falcons signing

Former Georgia football teammate Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall have stayed close. Marshall took to Twitter after TG signed with the Falcons

Keith Marshall and Todd Gurley played together at Georgia from 2012-14.

Both signed with the Bulldogs as elite members of the 2012 recruiting class, where Marshall was the 13th ranked player in the class (No. 1 RB) and Gurley ranked 73rd (No. 6 RB). Both hailed from North Carolina.

Their freshman year in Athens, the two, dubbed as Gurshall, were unstoppable. Marshall hit you with his blazing speed while Gurley was, well, Gurley.

They combined for 2,144 rushing yards and 27 total touchdowns.

Gurley left Georgia in 2014 and was taken with tenth overall pick by the Rams in the 2015 NFL Draft.

Marshall stayed an extra year, but sadly was never the same after suffering a season ending injury his sophomore season.

But together, along with Aaron Murray, the two running backs gave Georgia a 2012 that we will never forget.

Unfortunately for Marshall, his NFL career did not last long. After running the fastest 40-yard dash at the 2016 NFL Combine with a time of 4.31 seconds, he was taken by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2016 draft. A torn patellar tendon in his right knee would eventually end his NFL career in July of 2018.

But the bond between the two has stayed tight, and you can often see them together vacationing or hanging out across the country. Marshall has been quick to take to Twitter following a great Gurley run over the past few seasons.

When news broke that Gurley has signed with the Falcons, Marshall again took to Twitter to express his excitement.

The Gurshall duo may be North Carolinians, but they’re both Damn Good Dawgs for life.

Twitter reacts as Todd Gurley comes back to Georgia to play for the Falcons

Twitter reacted on Thursday after news broke of former Georgia football RB Todd Gurley signing with the Atlanta Falcons.

If you’re someone who is both a Falcon and Georgia Bulldog fan, your Friday is off to a great start.

What could be better than your favorite NFL team signing one of the most beloved guys in the history of your college program?

That’s what happened on Friday when the Falcons announced that they had signed former UGA and LA Rams running back Todd Gurley.

This move comes after years of frustration from Georgia fans, who have long wanted the Falcons to show some love to the in-state Bulldogs.

That frustration can be put to rest now.

Todd’s coming home back to Georgia, where he became the school’s fourth all-time leading rusher with 3,285 rushing yards between 2012-14.

Georgia fans and former players took to Twitter to react to the news:

Mark Richt reacts to Todd Gurley signing with Atlanta Falcons

Former Georgia football HC Mark Richt reacted to the news of the Atlanta Falcons signing Todd Gurley.

Less than 24 hours after being released by the Los Angeles Rams, Todd Gurley has found a new home.

The former Georgia running back is coming back to the Peach State, where he has signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons.

The news of Gurley’s signing created a massive buzz around the NFL, but nobody loved it more than those who double as a Georgia Bulldog and Atlanta Falcon fan.

Mark Richt, who coached at Georgia from 2001-15, may have no ties to the Falcons but he took to Twitter to express his excitement over Gurley, who he coached in Athens from 2012-14, coming back home.

Richt is right. We are umping for joy about this decision to bring Gurley back to Georgia.

Go Dawgs!

Former Georgia Bulldog Todd Gurley finds new home

Todd Gurley, a former Georgia Bulldog, has signed a one year deal with the Atlanta Falcons.

Todd Gurley did not waste much time finding a team following the Rams’ surprising release of their talented running back. Gurley has signed a one year deal with the Atlanta Falcons.

Gurley is beloved by Georgia Bulldog fans and will be a fan favorite for Atlanta Falcons fans. His jersey will be one of the bestsellers on the team despite his one-year contract.

Jordan Schultz first reported the news:

Gurley is rejoining his former Los Angeles Rams teammate Dante Fowler in Atlanta. Gurley is the first Georgia Bulldog star to play for the Falcons in some time. He’s signing a one-year $5 million deal (per Zach Klein). It will be a prove it season for Gurley, who will look to prove the Rams wrong and show the NFL he can still play at an elite level.

Gurley will do his best to replace running back Devonta Freeman in Atlanta. Running backs aren’t valued as much in today’s NFL. Teams are acknowledging their short shelf life now more than ever.

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Adam Schefter reveals two NFL teams that were most interested in trading for Todd Gurley

Adam Schefter of ESPN revealed two NFL teams that were once interested in trading for former LA Rams and Georgia football RB Todd Gurley.

Before releasing Todd Gurley on Thursday, the Los Angeles Rams were in discussions with multiple NFL teams about trading the one-time superstar running back.

No team was willing to take on Gurley’s contract, so the Rams were forced to release him.

However, before releasing him, two NFL teams reportedly showed interest in making a trade in the weeks leading up to Thursday.

Related: Todd Gurley: ‘I got fired on my day off’

Related: New Falcons DE Dante Fowler wants Todd Gurley to join him in Atlanta

According to this tweet from Adam Schefter, the Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons were the two teams that expressed the most interest in Gurley.

Earlier this week, the Falcons released starting running back Devonta Freeman, meaning there is room for a ball carrier on the roster.

Falcons fans are getting more and more fed up with the franchise lately – the addition of Gurley could help to cool off some heated members of the fanbase.

Will the Falcons bring Gurley back to Georgia, where he played his college ball from 2012-14?

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Then there’s the Miami Dolphins, a team that has been projected to select fellow Bulldog running back D’Andre Swift in April’s NFL Draft.

The Dolphins inked running back Jordan Howard to a two-year, $10m contract earlier this week and now find themselves with a backfield that includes Howard, Kalen Ballage, Patrick Laird, and Myles Gaskin.

Where will Todd Gurley go next: potential landing spots

Former Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is now a free agent. Will he go to the Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, or Tampa Bay Bucs

The Los Angeles Rams have released running back Todd Gurley, a former Georgia Bulldog. Gurley is battling a knee ailment, which has contributed to his diminished workload in each of the past two seasons.

Gurley’s carries decreased significantly over the second half of the 2018 season when the Los Angeles Rams lost to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. Last year, Gurley had a career low in carries (223), yards per reception (6.7), and total rushing yardage (857).

Of course, not all of the down season was on the shoulders of Todd Gurley. The Los Angeles Rams offensive line was not the same as it was in 2017 and 2018’s postseason runs. The Patriots and Saints developed blue-prints to slow down Sean McVay’s offense, which is largely based on play-action passing and an effective rushing attack.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapport outlined a couple of possible Todd Gurley destinations:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Gurley is going to want to prove Los Angeles wrong and win on his own. He could join forces with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs don’t have much cap space, but they do need a better running back.

Sep 29, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) runs for a first down against Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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New Falcons DE Dante Fowler wants Todd Gurley to join him in Atlanta

Dante Fowler, the newest member of the Atlanta Falcons, wants former Georgia football RB Todd Gurley to come home.

On Wednesday the Atlanta Falcons signed former Los Angeles Rams defensive end Dante Fowler, who had a breakout season in 2019 recording 11.5 sacks.

The next day, Fowler’s LA teammate, Todd Gurley, was released by the Rams. Gurley’s release sparked the newest Falcons pass rusher to take to Twitter in an effort to recruit Gurley to Atlanta.

Earlier this week, the Falcons released starting running back Devonta Freeman, meaning there is room for a ball carrier on the roster.

According to Adam Schefter, the Falcons were one of the teams that showed the most interest in Gurley while the Rams were looking to make a trade.

Falcons fans are getting more and more fed up with the franchise lately – the addition of Gurley could help to cool off some heated members of the fanbase.

Will the Falcons bring Gurley back to Georgia, where TG played his college ball from 2012-14?

Fingers crossed.