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The Bow Tie Chronicles: A look at the Chargers and Damiere Byrd’s NFL journey

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Nov 2, 2022

In the 365th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution previews quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers (4-3), who are set to play the Falcons (4-4) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He also chats with Falcons veteran wide receiver Damiere Byrd, who is providing the team a deep threat in the passing attack. We also hear from Falcons coach Arthur Smith, running back Caleb Huntley and cornerback Isaiah Oliver.

Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) and offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson (68) celebrate with wide receiver Damiere Byrd on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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