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Packers’ injury report: Brooks has concussion

Jalen Collins (32) of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Bryan Bulaga (75) of the Green Bay Packers in the second half in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Jalen Collins (32) of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Bryan Bulaga (75) of the Green Bay Packers in the second half in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Sept 13, 2017

Packers linebacker Ahmad Brooks has a concussion and was one three players who did not practice on Wednesday, according to the team’s injury report. The Packers visit the Falcons on Sunday night.

In addition to Brooks, offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga (ankle/illness) and tackle Jason Spriggs (hamstring) did not practice.

Defensive tackle Montravius Adams, who is from Vienna and played at Dooly County High and Auburn, was limited with a foot injury.

Offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (hamstring) was also limited in practice.

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