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Falcons are 100% vaccinated from COVID-19

Grady Jarrett has on his mask after arriving at Falcons' training camp to start the COVID-19 testing process. (Photo Courtesy of The Atlanta Falcons)

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Grady Jarrett has on his mask after arriving at Falcons' training camp to start the COVID-19 testing process. (Photo Courtesy of The Atlanta Falcons)
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Aug 16, 2021

The Falcons became the first NFL team to report being 100% vaccinated for COVID-19 on Monday.

Arthur Blank’s Atlanta-based businesses, including the Falcons and Atlanta United, will require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 1, according to a new company policy.

The Falcons reached a 92% vaccination rate on July 23.

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