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INJURY REPORT: Spruill out for the season
Falcons linebacker Marquis Spruill suffered an ACL injury on Wednesday and will be out for the season. (By D. Orlando Ledbetter/DLedbetter@ajc.com)
Aug 7, 2014
FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons linebacker Marquis Spruill suffered a torn ACL on Wednesday and will be out for the season, according to coach Mike Smith.
(Here's his bio from draft day)
NAME: Marquis Spruill
SCHOOL: Syracuse
ROUND/PICK: Fifth, 168th overall
TWITTER: @ Sprui11z
EXPECTED ROLE: He’s expected to contain for a roster spot as special teamer and backup inside linebacker.
About the Author
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.
