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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