Warrick Dunn is still a popular guy among NFL players, although the recently retired running back is part of a group of folks whose views on the league’s problematic labor issues are quite contrary to theirs. He was a player not long ago and was very much on that side of things. Not anymore.

The Falcons sent CB Chris Houston to the Lions for a sixth-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. The teams also will swap picks in the fifth round.

The Lions and Falcons are discussing a deal to send CB Chris Houston to Detroit for a fourth-round draft pick, according to a league source.

Free-agent cornerback Dunta Robinson has agreed to a six-year deal with the Falcons, giving him the long-term security he declined in Houston and providing Atlanta the much-needed secondary help it needs.

Free-agent CB Dunta Robinson will sign a multiyear contract with the Falcons by the end of the weekend, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

One of the few experienced free-agent-to-be quarterbacks was taken off the market late Thursday night when the Falcons signed Chris Redman to a contract extension. Terms of the deal weren’t announced.

With the clock about to strike midnight in the East, here’s a look at how some of the top players could begin to come off the market. A handful of players will get new deals tonight, with DE Julius Peppers and LB Karlos Dansby likely in line for the biggest paydays.

Steve Wyche said on NFL Total Access on Thursday that “all indications” are unrestricted free agent Dunta Robinson will end up with the Falcons.

The Falcons will put a first-round tender on guard Harvey Dahl, a league source said Wednesday night.

Free agency is fast approaching, and teams are putting together tender offers before the March 5 start of the signing period. Here are some of the more noteworthy offers.

Falcons QB Matt Ryan, who sustained a right turf toe injury in Week 12, has resumed running and will be healthy enough to join the team in offseason workouts when they begin March 22.

The Falcons promoted quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave to assistant head coach Tuesday.

Michael Vick likely will always be known for his seemingly unlimited potential. Now, after he resumed his career with the Eagles following his incarceration, Vick stunningly admitted that he didn’t work as hard as he could have during his time with the Falcons (2001-06).

The Falcons are about to announce a five-year extension for team president Rich McKay, according to a team source.

Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez will not return to Sunday’s game against the Bills after he sustained a calf injury.