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

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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