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Babineaux: '50-50 about retiring'

Jonathan Babineaux played 12 years with the Falcons. (Curtis Compton/AJC)
Jonathan Babineaux played 12 years with the Falcons. (Curtis Compton/AJC)
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June 12, 2017

Former Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux told the AJC he's "50-50" about retiring on Monday.

He hasn't been on any visits, but has received a "few calls" from NFL teams.

Babineaux also said he's recovering from shoulder surgery.

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