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Michael J. Koenen is an American former professional football player who was a punter in the National Football League. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He playe
Koenen in 2012
Koenen in 2008
Koenen (right) holding for placekicker Jason Elam with the Falcons in 2009.
The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints played a National Football League regular season game on September 25, 2006, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the Falcons–Saints
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…the first game after this change, Koenen was involved in an iconic play. The Falcons visited the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football in the first home game for the Saints at the Louisiana Superdome since Hurricane Katrina had devastated the city and the stadium. Koenen's first punt of the game was blocked…
The Louisiana Superdome (pictured in 2009), where the game was played
Damage to the Superdome in September 2005
The Superdome in August 2006 after repairs
Steve Gleason (pictured in 2020), who blocked the punt