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Falcons to lock arms, encourage fans to do the same

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Sept 27, 2017

-- Falcons coach Dan Quinn said the team will lock arms during the National Anthem and will encourage the fans to do the same before they play the Bills on Sunday.

He doesn't expect any kneelers.

He said it will be a show of solidarity.

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