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Falcons' cheerleaders start practice today

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Falcons cheerleaders on the sideline. The Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. John Spink/AJC

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FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Falcons cheerleaders on the sideline. The Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. John Spink/AJC
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June 9, 2017

The Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders, under the direction of cheer coordinator Chato B. Hendrix, held their first official practice for the 2017 season on Friday.

The squad was finalized after tryouts in April. Hendrix is assisted by Jakene Ashford.

CLICK HERE to see a video from the 2017 tryouts.

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D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper and has been on the staff since 2003. D. Orlando strives to provide inside information into the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, coaching moves, offseason business moves, draft and games.

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