Storm Norton re-signs with Atlanta Falcons
Volume 3 Issue 11
Toledo native and Whitmer graduate Storm Norton has re-signed with the Atlanta Falcons for the upcoming NFL season. This will be Norton’s second year with the team.
Last season was Norton’s first in Atlanta. He started three games and appeared in 31% of the Falcons’ offensive snaps. Norton is also a member of the special teams unit. Norton holds a valuable roll as an experienced back-up for Atlanta, who return all of their starting lineman for next season.
Before making his way to Atlanta, Storm Norton came out of the University of Toledo as an undrafted free agent and spent 2017-2019 on different practice squads and making one NFL appearance with the Minnesota Vikings. Norton then played for the Los Angeles Wildcats in the XFL in 2020 where he made a name for himself as one of the best linemen in the league. Norton then played three seasons for the Chargers, including one as a starter in 2021. He then signed with the New Orleans practice squad in 2023 before being picked up by Atlanta in September.
Norton is one of those players that will play a key role in mainting depth for the Atlanta offense. He can play tackle on either side of center and stepped up for an injured Kaleb McGary a year ago.
Other Northwest Ohio athletes to play for the Atlanta Falcons are Tim Anderson of Clyde (2007) and William White of Lima Senior (1997-98).
Leading Updates
MaKayla Elmore (Fostoria/Hopewell-Loudon) enters the transfer portal.
Kendall Carruthers (Holland/Springfield) named Northeast Conference Rookie of the Year.
Jake Diebler (Fostoria/Upper Sandusky) hired as Ohio State Men’s Basketball coach.
Notable Game Updates
On March 11th Kendall Carruthers (Holland/Springfield) had 24 points in a St. Francis-PA loss to Sacred Heart.
On March 14th Brooklyn Thrash (Wayne/Elmwood) had 14 points and 8 rebounds in a Canisius win over Manhattan.
On March 14th Nigel Hayes-Davis (Toledo/Whitmer) had 21 points in a Fenerbahce win over Valencia.
On March 15th Zavier Simpson (Lima/Lima Senior) had 32 points and 11 assists in a Motor City win over Wisconsin.
On March 15th Sammi Mikonowicz (Rossford) had 19 points and 10 rebounds in a Toledo loss to Buffalo.
On March 16th Zeb Jackson (Toledo/Maumee VCD) had 12 points and 8 rebounds in a VCU win over St. Joseph.
Interesting Reads
BGSU student athlete excels on the field, in the classroom and as a clothing designer
Sunday Chat with Whitmer Hall of Famer and NFL player Chris Wormley
Maumee native Mike Jacobs finding consistent success in college football coaching ranks
Jim Wegesin’s HOF nod a tribute to more than 50 years in the sport
Just For Fun
March Madness winners from Northwest Ohio
Zia Cooke- 2022 - South Carolina - Toledo Rogers
Kaitlin Cole - 2018 - Notre Dame - Sylvania Northview
Ericka Haney - 2001 - Notre Dame - Toledo Central Catholic
AJ Granger - 2000 - Michigan State - Findlay Liberty-Benton
Truman Claytor - 1978 - Kentucky - Toledo Scott
Scott May - 1976 - Indiana - Sandusky
Mike Buurma - 1974 - North Carolina State - Willard