Falcons promote linemen from practice squad to game-day roster

The Falcons promoted offensive tackle Tyler Vrabel and defensive lineman Timmy Horne from the practice squad to the game-day roster Saturday.

The Falcons (2-0) will face the Lions (1-1) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Ford Field in Detroit.

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Tampa Bay has lost four of its past five games. Atlanta has lost seven of its past eight.

“He is 100% in support of me,” Falcons coach Raheem Morris says of owner Arthur Blank. “The support isn’t an issue."

The Falcons signed wide receiver Malik Heath, who was placed on waivers by the Packers, and released safety Jordan Fuller.

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