The Atlanta Falcons on Monday retained the exclusive rights for defensive tackle Montavious Stanley. Last season, Stanley totaled 35 tackles and two fumble recoveries in his first year with the Falcons after being signed as a free agent in Aug. 2007.
In two NFL seasons, Stanley has competed in 17 games (five starts) while collaring 39 tackles, a half of a sack, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.