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Falcons promote OLB Demone Harris, CB Natrone Brooks to game-day roster

Atlanta Falcons defender Demone Harris (91) goes against Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cole Van Lanen (70) during their game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Atlanta Falcons defender Demone Harris (91) goes against Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cole Van Lanen (70) during their game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Oct 26, 2024

TAMPA, Fla. — Outside linebacker Demone Harris and cornerback Natrone Brooks were promoted Saturday from the practice squad to the game-day roster.

The Falcons (4-3) are set to face the Buccaneers (4-3) in a big NFC South matchup at 1 p.m. Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

Harris and Brooks were promoted to the active roster last week against Seattle.

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