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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jared Bernhardt catches a 21-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. The Falcons won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota scrambles during the first half against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London is seen during pregame of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44, center) talks with linebackers Mykal Walker (3) and Nate Landman (55) during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, August 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Lions linebacker Jamie Collins signals touchdown as Falcons running back Todd Gurley tries to stop short of the end zone to control the final minutes of the clock in October 2020 in Atlanta. Gurley broke the plane for a touchdown for a 20-16 lead, and the Falcons added the two-point conversion to extend the lead to 22-16. However, the Falcons left just enough time for the Lions to come back for the game-winning touchdown and extra point as time expired. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Falcons center Drew Dalman (left) works out with center Matt Hennessy during training camp in Flowery Branch. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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081022 Flowery Branch, Ga.: Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick speaks to members of the media during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Falcons’ special teams ready for exhibition action
Falcons outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone (51) will be a player to watch Friday night in the exhibition opener against the Lions. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett speaks to members of the media during training camp in Flowery Branch. Jarrett and his teammates will open their exhibition season Friday at Detroit. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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080222 Flowery Branch, Ga.: Atlanta Falcons punter Seth Vernon (37) during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, right, conducts practice during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

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081022 Flowery Branch, Ga.: Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick speaks to members of the media during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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072822 Flowery Branch, Ga.: Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman from left to right; Jonotthan Harrison (62), Justin Shaffer (75), Colby Gossett (66), Jalen Mayfield (77) and  Elijah Wilkinson (68) walk to the next drill during Falcons training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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072722 Flowery Branch, Ga.: Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (9) during the first day of Falcons training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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080122 Flowery Branch, Ga.: Atlanta Falcons General Manager Terry Fontenot speaks to members of the media during training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility, Monday, August 1, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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