Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley, who’s been battling back from shoulder surgery, will dress in the exhibition against the New York Jets on Friday, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
McKinley has had a shoulder bruise after undergoing offseason surgery. He’s been limited from most 11-on-11 action during training camp.
“He was good,” Quinn said after practice on Wednesday. “What I was looking for, like for any guy coming back, is there any hesitancy and he had none.
“That’s what I was looking for and he responded in the right way. He was kind of chomping at the bit to get back. We just wanted to make sure, in all instances ,that we are taking care of the guys in the best way so that we are not coming back all the way from whatever injury, so I was pleased to see that.”
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