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Falcons’ Grady Jarrett leaves game with knee injury

Atlanta Falcons defensive linemen David Onyemata (90) and Grady Jarrett (97) run a drill during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp on June 7, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Miguel Martinez/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)
Atlanta Falcons defensive linemen David Onyemata (90) and Grady Jarrett (97) run a drill during OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp on June 7, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Miguel Martinez/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Oct 29, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett suffered a knee injury on the first defensive series of the game against the Titans and it was announced that his return to the game was questionable on Sunday at Nissan Stadium.

Jarrett, one of the Falcons’ captains, has made 88 consecutive starts. He has not missed a game since Oct. 14, 2018 in a game against Tampa Bay.

Backup tackles LaCale London and Ta’Quon Graham received increased playing time.

About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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