Here are five things to know about the Falcons on Wednesday:
1. Today. The Falcons will practice at 12:20 p.m. (Falcons practice has been moved up to 11:30 a.m.)
2. New player. The Falcons signed defensive end A.J. Jefferson. He played at Mississippi State. They released wide receiver Bra'lon Cherry to make room for Jefferson.
3. Watch, listen to the game. Here's where you can find Thursday night's game.
4. Ryan congratulates Stafford. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was elated for his pal, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, who was made the highest paid player in the league on Monday.
The Lions and Stafford agreed to a five-year $135 million contract extension, with $92 million guaranteed.
“I’m happy for Matthew,” Ryan said. “Obviously, he’s played really well and on a high level for a long time. I’m happy for him. It’s well deserved.”
5. Sarkisian to work sidelines. Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian plans to call games from the sidelines.
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