D.J. Shockley

Beck goes the distance, Ravens beat Falcons 20-3

By PAUL NEWBERRY| AP| Sports

… the whole game." Atlanta used its offensive starters for one drive only, then turned it over to John Parker Wilson and D . J . Shockley , the contenders for third quarterback. Ryan completed his first two passes for 18 yards, Michael Turner carried twice for …

Story|09/04/2009

QB Cox finally gets his chance with No. 13 Georgia

By PAUL NEWBERRY| AP| Sports

… year senior. "I want to make the most of it." After being redshirted in 2005, which gave him a chance to watch senior D . J . Shockley lead Georgia to a Southeastern Conference championship, Cox took the field the following year ready to compete for the top …

Story|09/02/2009

Matt Ryan's primary backup tries to stay ready

By GEORGE HENRY| AP| Sports

… Redman much of the second half to work when San Diego (1-1) makes a preseason visit to the Georgia Dome on Saturday. D . J . Shockley , a third-year backup with no game experience, threw two interceptions and nearly had another pair in last week's 20 …

Story|08/24/2009

Falcons jump Rams early in 20-13 win

By R.B. FALLSTROM| AP| Sports

… failed to capitalize on rookie linebacker James Laurinaitis' interception of a tipped pass by third-string quarterback D . J . Shockley . St. Louis gained no yards in three plays before settling for a 43-yard field goal by Josh Brown. Brock Berlin, fighting …

Story|08/22/2009

Undrafted QB Wilson hoping for chance with Falcons

By GEORGE HENRY| AP| Sports

… room and bring it out on the field." Because Wilson is listed fourth on the depth chart behind Matt Ryan, Chris Redman and D . J . Shockley , Wilson wasn't afforded a chance to work with an Atlanta receiving corps led by Gonzalez, Pro Bowl wideout Roddy White …

Story|05/11/2009

Run, Tech, run: Ga. Tech storms past Georgia 45-42

By PAUL NEWBERRY| AP| SPORTS

… 24-of-39 for 407 yards, becoming the third quarterback in school history to throw five TDs in game. David Greene and D . J . Shockley also did it. Massaquoi had 11 receptions for 180 yards. Georgia's Knowshon Moreno, who like Stafford may leave school …

Story|11/29/2008

Rudi Johnson active for Lions' opening game

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… were tight end Martrez Milner, offensive tackle Quinn Ojinnaka, linebacker Tony Gilbert and defensive end Simon Fraser. D . J . Shockley , who beat out Joey Harrington on Atlanta's last roster cuts, was the No. 3 quarterback. (This version CORRECTS Corrects …

Story|09/07/2008

Ryan gets Falcons started in win over Ravens

By DAVID GINSBURG| AP| SPORTS

… interceptions. He played last season for the Miami Dolphins under Cam Cameron, who is now Baltimore's offensive coordinator. D . J . Shockley replaced Ryan and threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Brian Finneran with 20 seconds left in the first half. It turned out …

Story|08/28/2008

Falcons make rookie Matt Ryan their starting QB

By GEORGE HENRY| AP| SPORTS

… First-year Atlanta coach Mike Smith said the No. 3 pick in the draft outperformed Chris Redman, Joey Harrington and D . J . Shockley on the field and in the classroom. In Smith's view, there was nothing ceremonial about this announcement even though Ryan …

Story|08/24/2008

Sorgi outplays Ryan in Colts' win over Falcons

By GEORGE HENRY| AP| SPORTS

… Crossert, Vinatieri's backup, kicked a 20-yarder in the third and another field goal late in the fourth. Redman and D . J . Shockley each threw interceptions in the fourth quarter for Atlanta. Notes:@ Falcons LB Michael Boley didn't return after sustaining …

Story|08/16/2008