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Falcons exhibition dates and times announced

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons signals for a review after a pass in the third quarter that resulted in a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Credit: Kevin C. Cox

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons signals for a review after a pass in the third quarter that resulted in a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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May 11, 2018

The Falcons will open their exhibition season on a Friday night in New Jersey.

The NFL released a detailed exhibition schedule Friday, including dates and times for the already unveiled matchups.

Here’s the Falcons’ complete exhibition schedule:

Week 1: Friday, Aug. 10, at Jets, 7:30 p.m.

Week 2: Friday, Aug. 17, vs. Chiefs, 7 p.m.

Week 3: Saturday, Aug. 25, at Jaguars, 7:30 p.m.

Week 4: Thursday, Aug. 30, vs. Dolphins, 7 p.m.

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