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The Atlanta Falcons are set to take on the Indianapolis Colts in Germany on Sunday, but the looming injury status of several key starters looms large.
The Falcons did nothing at the NFL trade deadline. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic break down the disappointing lack of moves.
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Falcons cut Ta’Quon Graham, formally sign Zane Gonzalez
The Falcons made the signing of kicker Zane Gonzalez official, which is not a surprise. The corresponding cut, however, is indeed a surprise.
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Falcons vs. Colts injury report: Latest on Chris Lindstrom, Michael Pittman
The Atlanta Falcons have released their first injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Four players were held out of Wednesday's practice, including guards Matthew Bergeron and Chris Lindstrom. Edge rusher Leonard Floyd and offensive lineman Storm Norton sat out as well.
Sauce Gardner will make his Indianapolis Colts debut in Berlin this Sunday if he is able to clear concussion protocol in time for the international Week 10 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Wednesday.
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Falcons sign kicker Zane Gonzalez, release former 5th-round pick
The Atlanta Falcons officially signed kicker Zane Gonzalez to their 53-man roster on Wednesday, releasing defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham in a corresponding move. The team will look to Gonzalez to start in Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts after releasing Parker Romo on Tuesday.
Now that we're halfway through the season, we have a slightly better idea of where the Rams' bonus first-rounder from the Falcons will land.
The Indianapolis Colts (7-2) play the Atlanta Falcons (3-5) in Berlin, Germany, in NFL Week 10 action. The Colts are coming off a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers — and a stunning trade for cornerback Sauce Gardner — while the Falcons have lost three straight.
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Falcons provide injury updates on Matthew Bergeron, Billy Bowman Jr.
The Falcons have several other players banged up, including rookie defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. and edge Leonard Floyd. After missing the last four games with a hamstring injury, Bowman is expected to return to practice this week.
The Colts are the unexpected success of this year's season -- at 7-2 they are tied for the most wins entering Week 10 and lead the league in several offensive categories. And, as of Tuesday's trade deadline, their defense got a big lift when Indy traded for two-time All-Pro CB Sauce Gardner.
Falcons defensive back Dee Alford has been a target for a torrent of online abuse, but he's fighting back on the field this year.
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Falcons HB Bijan Robinson is gifted, but not as Zac Robinson's gadget
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