Several Falcons to miss exhibition season finale
The Falcons have declared seven more players out for the exhibition season finale against the Baltimore Ravens at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Georgia Dome.
Wid receiver/teturner Devin Hester (toe), linebacker Justin Durant (foot), cornerback Desmond Trufant (shoulder), running back Antone Smith (hamstring), tight end Tony Moeaki (ankle), linebacker Joplo Bartu (quadriceps) and safety Robenson Therezie (quadriceps) were declared out for the game.
Coach Dan Quinn has previously said that left tackle Jake Matthews (back) and linebacker Brooks Reed (groin) would not play along with wide receiver Roddy White, who recently underwent elbow surgery.
Running back Devonta Freeman (hamstring) is not expected to play, but wasn’t declared out. Safety William Moore (calf) was also not declared out. He has played in the past two exhibition games.
Several other starters, like quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones, are not expected to play.
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