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Updated at 2:39 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2008

NFL: Falcons negotiating deal to send Hall to Raiders

By PAUL NEWBERRY
AP Sports Write

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons are negotiating a trade that would send outspoken cornerback DeAngelo Hall to the Oakland Raiders for a second-round pick in the NFL draft.

A source familiar with the talks, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been finalized, confirmed the Falcons were discussing a trade for the 36th overall selection. The Falcons have the No. 3 pick in the opening round.

Hall is a two-time Pro Bowl selection, but he is nearly as well known for his outspoken demeanor. He clashed openly with former Falcons coach Bobby Petrino last season and was benched for a half after a sideline confrontation.

Hall was the Falcons' No. 1 pick in the 2004 draft.