5 things to know about the Falcons on Wednesday
Here are five things to know about the Falcons on Wednesday:
1. Today. The Falcons hold practice at 2:20 p.m. today. Falcons coach Dan Quinn will speak to the media before practice at 1:30 p.m.
2. Freeman update. Running back Devonta Freeman was placed in the league's concussion protocol on Sunday and will not play against Pittsburgh on Sunday.
3. Stadium tour: Several members of the media toured the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday.
4. Local flavor. Five rookies who played at Georgia schools are trying to break into NFL with the Atlanta Falcons this season.
5. Repeat predicted: After making it to the Super Bowl last season, the Atlanta Falcons are predicted to win the NFC South for a second-straight year.
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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
