Falcons linebacker Duke Riley suffers knee injury

Falcons rookie linebacker Duke Riley suffered a knee injury and will not return to Sunday’s game against the Patriots.

Kemal Ishmael, who formerly played safety and is still listed as the backup strong safety, took his place at weakside linebacker for the Falcons’ defense.

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