Falcons starting defensive end Brooks Reed, who suffered a shoulder injury in the season opener against Tampa Bay, was declared in active for the game against the Oakland Raiders today.

With Reed inactive, the Falcons activated Ra’Shede Hageman, who was inactive last week for the first time in his NFL career.

The other inactives included safety Keanu Neal, running back Terron Ward, linebacker De’Vondre Campbell (ankle), center/guard Mike Person, guard Wes Schweitzer and tight end Joshua Perkins.

The Raiders inactives: Quarterback Connor Cook, cornerback Dexter McDonald, cornerback Antonio Hamilton, tackle Menelik Watson, tackle Mike McCants and tight end Mychal Rivera.

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