Fantasy Football News: Fiedler A Falcon?

Fantasy Football News:

Jay Fiedler has become the focus of the Atlanta Falcons' search for a backup quarterback - at least for the time being.

Fiedler, a former starter with the Miami Dolphins who's battling back from a severe shoulder injury, is set to work out for the Falcons today, according to his agent Bryan Levy.

With Matt Schaub's departure to Houston, the Falcons don't have a backup quarterback who's played in a NFL game over the past three seasons.

Their current roster has Chris Redman (who last played during the 2003 season,) second-year man D.J. Shockley (a seventh-round pick,) and James Kilian (a former seventh round pick and ex-Arena Football player.)

Fiedler, a 12-year veteran, sat out last season rehabilitating his throwing shoulder after being released by the Bucs in June.

Fiedler's played in 76 games with 60 starts and is a 58.7 percent career passer. He's thrown 69 touchdowns and 66 interceptions.

He led the Dolphins to back-to-back 11-5 seasons in 2000-2001. They reached the playoffs both seasons with Fiedler posting a 1-2 record.