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Falcons reveal opponents for exhibition games

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April 9, 2019

The Falcons announced their opponents for their full exhibition schedule Tuesday.

Washington and the New York Jets will come to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in August, while the Falcons will travel to play Miami and Jacksonville.

The Falcons' five-game slate begins with the previously announced trip to Canton, Ohio, for the Hall of Fame game against the Broncos at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1.

The Jaguars are the opponent for the final exhibition game, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 29 at TIAA Bank Field. The time for the game and the times and dates for the other three games will be announced later.

The announcement for the 2019 regular-season schedule is expected to come later this month.

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