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Falcons promote two defenders to game-day roster

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Micah Abernathy talks to members of the media following OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Micah Abernathy talks to members of the media following OTAs at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Oct 14, 2023

The Falcons promoted safety Micah Abernathy and defensive tackle LaCale London from the practice squad to the game-day roster Saturday.

The Falcons (3-2) are set to face the Commanders (2-3) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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