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Falcons practice report: Grady Jarrett absent for personal matter

Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett comes out of the game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett comes out of the game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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Sept 9, 2021

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett was absent from practice for a personal matter Thursday, according to the Falcons.

Jarrett, who was elected one of the team’s captains, is expected back at practice Friday.

The Falcons are set to host the Eagles at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Tight end Parker Hesse, who was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list was back at practice. Linebacker Brandon Copeland (hamstring) was the only player on the team’s injury report Wednesday, and he was limited. He fully participated Thursday.

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