April 19, 2013 / 3:45 PM

Falcons player arrested: WIlliam Moore arrested on battery charges

San Francisco 49ers running back LaMichael James (23) scores the touchdown past Atlanta Falcons safety William Moore (25) during the first half of the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on January 20, 2013. UPI/David Tulis

1 of 2 | San Francisco 49ers running back LaMichael James (23) scores the touchdown past Atlanta Falcons safety William Moore (25) during the first half of the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on January 20, 2013. UPI/David Tulis | License Photo

Atlanta Falcons safety William Moore was arrested Thursday and charged with battery after an alleged altercation with a woman.

Moore was granted $2,500 bond and released from jail after a Friday morning court appearance, Fulton County Police spokeswoman Tracy Flanagan told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Police said the Pro-Bowler got into an argument with a woman, allegedly grabbing her shoulder and throwing her phone to the ground.

“We are aware of the situation involving William Moore and are in the process of gathering more information,” a Falcons spokesman said in a statement released to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Because this is now a legal matter, the club will have no further comment at this time.”

Moore signed a 5-year, $30 million deal to stay with Atlanta in March.

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