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Photos: Falcons are back on the field

Atlanta plays New England Sunday in the Super Bowl

Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) signals to teammates during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn keeps watch over a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) stretches during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) takes part in a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball as he goes through drills during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, stretches with teammates during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, right, visits during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker LaRoy Reynolds (53) jokes with a trainer during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass during a Super Bowl LI practice session on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: Jake Matthews #70 of the Atlanta Falcons works on a blocking drill during a Super Bowl LI practice on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: Head coach Dan Quinn of the Atlanta Falcons greets Julio Jones #11 during a Super Bowl LI practice on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass during a Super Bowl LI practice session on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: Taylor Gabriel #18 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass during a Super Bowl LI practice on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons greets tammates before a Super Bowl LI practice on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: Matt Simms #4 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass during a Super Bowl LI practice on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan watches a Super Bowl LI practice on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn gives direction during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) signals to teammates during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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