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Five things to know about the Falcons on Tuesday

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks to pass against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta.
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks to pass against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta.
Updated Aug 29, 2017

Here are five things to know about the Falcons on Tuesday:

1. Schedule. Falcons coach Dan Quinn will speak to the media at 1:30 p.m. and the team will practice at 2:20 p.m.

2. Update on the offense. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan said the offense was out of rhythm against the Cardinals after two fine showings against the Dolphins and the Steelers. How will the first-team get ready for Jacksonville, when most of the first-teamers are not expected to play? Ryan will speak to the media after practice. Check back for updates.

3. No cause for uproar. Quinn is not overly concerned about the first-team offense's porous showing against the Cardinals.

4. What to do with Collins? When getting down to the 53 man roster, the Falcons must figure out where they stand with former second-round pick Jalen Collins, who set to serve his second league suspension for using performance enhancing drugs.

5. Sean Harlow update. It's been a major transition for fourth-round pick Sean Harlow to make the switch from tackle to guard.  Quinn is seeing some progress. 

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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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