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Falcons rookies played fewest snaps in 2017

Falcons rookie defensive end Takk McKinley sacks Ryan Fitzpatrick of the Buccaneers in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 26 in Atlanta.
Falcons rookie defensive end Takk McKinley sacks Ryan Fitzpatrick of the Buccaneers in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 26 in Atlanta.
By Alex Makrides
Feb 20, 2018

Falcons rookies saw the least amount of playing time in the NFL last season.

According to Pro Football Focus, Falcons rookies accumulated only 903 combined snaps played in 2017. Atlanta was the only team whose rookies combined to play fewer than 1,000 snaps. By comparison, the divisional rival Saints had more than four times as many rookie snaps than the Falcons.

Falcons first-round pick Takk McKinley led his rookie teammates in snaps played. He recorded 25 tackles, eight sacks and forced two fumbles.

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