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Falcons’ Dimitroff talks about the release of Brooks Reed

Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff is interviewed on 92.9 The Game while making his rounds on radio row at the Georgia World Congress Center on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Atlanta.

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Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff is interviewed on 92.9 The Game while making his rounds on radio row at the Georgia World Congress Center on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Atlanta.
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Feb 8, 2019

Here's what Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff had to say about the release of defensive end Brooks Reed:

“Brooks has been a good player and very good teammate over the last four seasons,” Dimitroff said. “We have a great appreciation for his drive and work ethic as he was a key piece in our defensive line rotation. I have a great deal of respect for him and wish him the best as he moves forward in his career.”

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