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Falcons’ injury report: Campbell did not practice

<p> New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) runs for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) </p> <p> New Orleans Saints strong safety Vonn Bell (24) hits Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik) </p> <p> Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) tackles New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris (11) during a kickoff during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> <p> New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> <p> Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) slides to the turf after during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> <p> New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) passes against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield (20) and Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> <p> New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple (25) tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> <p> New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris (11) runs against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> <p> Former NFL player and Football Hall of Fame member Tony Gonzalez stands with his family as he was celebrated on the field at half time of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> <p> New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) </p> <p> New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) blocks a punt by Atlanta Falcons punter Ryan Allen (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) </p>

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<p> New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) runs for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) </p> <p> New Orleans Saints strong safety Vonn Bell (24) hits Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik) </p> <p> Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (7) tackles New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris (11) during a kickoff during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> <p> New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> <p> Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) slides to the turf after during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> <p> New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) passes against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield (20) and Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> <p> New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple (25) tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> <p> New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris (11) runs against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> <p> Former NFL player and Football Hall of Fame member Tony Gonzalez stands with his family as he was celebrated on the field at half time of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> <p> New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) </p> <p> New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) blocks a punt by Atlanta Falcons punter Ryan Allen (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) </p>
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Dec 26, 2019

Falcons linebacker De’Vondre Campbell, who leads the team in tackles with 117, had a personal matter to attend to and did not practice on Thursday, according to the team’s official injury report.

Also, center Alex Mack (rest), guard Jamon Brown (illness) and defensive end Adrian Clayborn (knee) did not practice.

Wide receiver Julio Jones (knee/shoulder), wide receiver/defensive back Brandon Powell (wrist), strong safety Ricardo Allen (shoulder/knee), returner Kenjon Barner (shoulder/hip) and defensive end Allen Bailey (hand) were limited in practice.

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