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Tweetcap of Dan Quinn's Monday press conference

Falcons coach Dan Quinn during Monday's press conference discussing Vic Beasley's injury. He said he's "week to week" while reports are that he's out for a month. (By D. Orlando Ledbetter/dledbetter@ajc.com)

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Falcons coach Dan Quinn during Monday's press conference discussing Vic Beasley's injury. He said he's "week to week" while reports are that he's out for a month. (By D. Orlando Ledbetter/dledbetter@ajc.com)
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Sept 18, 2017

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons coach Dan Quinn was optimistic about linebacker Vic Beasley's strained hamstring and considers him to be on a week to week basis.

Quinn answered questions from the media on Monday, a day after their 34-23 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

He also noted that the team has stayed in contact with Dwight Freeney, but that no roster moves are imminent at this time.

Here are some of the highlights from media tweets:

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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.

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