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William Moore could return to face Cleveland, Nov. 23

Falcons safety William Moore hits Saints wide receiver Marques Colston causing a fumble recovered by the Falcons in overtime in their NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Atlanta. Falcons linebacker Joplo Bartu (left) recovered the fumble. The Falcons went on to kick a field goal to win the game 37-34. Moore could be back to face Cleveland on Nov. 23. (By Curtis Compton)

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

Falcons safety William Moore hits Saints wide receiver Marques Colston causing a fumble recovered by the Falcons in overtime in their NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Atlanta. Falcons linebacker Joplo Bartu (left) recovered the fumble. The Falcons went on to kick a field goal to win the game 37-34. Moore could be back to face Cleveland on Nov. 23. (By Curtis Compton)

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

Nov 3, 2014

FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Falcons' defense could receive a boost with the return of safety William Moore, who has missed five weeks with a shoulder injury.

He suffered the injury against Minnesota in the fourth game of the season.

Moore, who was a Pro Bowl alternate after the 2012 season, must miss at least three more weeks after being placed on the short-term injured reserve list.

Moore will not be eligible to practice for another week and can’t play until two weeks after he begins practicing, which means he could return for the Cleveland game on November 23.

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