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Falcons’ injury report: Kaden Elliss, Nate Landman miss practice scrimmage

Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) stops Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) close to the end zone during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Elise did not return to the game after that play. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) stops Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) close to the end zone during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Elise did not return to the game after that play. Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
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Aug 21, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH — With Kaden Elliss (groin) and Nate Landman (quad) out, the Falcons were thin at inside linebacker for their scrimmage Wednesday.

Landman had missed the past couple of practices, but it was Ellis’ first missed practice. Ellis was the team’s second-leading tackler last season (122), Landman was third (110).

Rookie JD Bertrand and Troy Andersen took the snaps with the first-team defense during the scrimmage.

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