Falcons rookie linebacker Duke Riley suffered a knee injury and will not return to Sunday’s game against the Patriots.

Kemal Ishmael, who formerly played safety and is still listed as the backup strong safety, took his place at weakside linebacker for the Falcons’ defense.

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Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts runs a drill during the Atlanta Falcons rookie minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Boaters and jet skiers are seen on a busy summer afternoon at Lake Lanier, June 9, 2024. Many parks on Lake Lanier will be closed over Memorial Weekend and beyond because of federal budget cuts.
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