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Falcons terminate former Georgia State receiver Penny Hart from injured reserve

Miami Dolphins linebackers Aubrey Miller II (52) and Mike Rose take down Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Penny Hart (19) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Miami Dolphins linebackers Aubrey Miller II (52) and Mike Rose take down Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Penny Hart (19) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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Updated Oct 9, 2023

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Wide receiver Penny Hart was terminated from the Falcons’ injured reserve list on Monday, according to the NFL’s transaction listings.

Hart was injured in the 13-13 tie with the Bengals in the exhibition season and went into the concussion protocol. He was placed on injured reserve when the Falcons cut down their roster to 53 on Aug. 29.

Hart, who attended Georgia State, played in 39 games over the past three seasons with Seattle.

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