Falcons CB Asante Samuel hurts thigh vs Titans

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel injured his thigh in the first quarter against Tennessee.

The four-time Pro Bowl player was hurt early in the preseason game Saturday night, and team officials say his return is questionable. Rookie Robert Alford replaced Samuel and was still in the game early in the second quarter for Atlanta.

Only Ed Reed, Charles Woodson and Champ Bailey have more interceptions among active players than Samuel who is going into his 11th NFL season.

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Live updates recap: Falcons defeat Bucs on last-second field goal

Falcons overcome penalty-filled game to defeat Bucs on last-second field goal

The Falcons overcame 19 penalties to edge the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a Zane Gonzalez field goal as time expired, leaving Florida with a 29-28 win on Thursday night.

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Five takeaways from Falcons’ thrilling victory Thursday at Tampa Bay

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