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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons are facing salary-cap blues in 2021

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley wears a protective face covering between drills during a strength and conditioning NFL football workout Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley wears a protective face covering between drills during a strength and conditioning NFL football workout Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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Aug 5, 2020

In the 203rd episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, we discuss how the 2021 salary-cap adjustments will hurt the Falcons. The projected $210 million cap has been negotiated to have a $175 million floor because of the loss of revenue from 2020. Also, Todd Gurley and A.J. Terrell stop by to discuss testing and football issues.

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