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Severity of Kazee’ ankle injury unknown

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Damontae Kazee (27) tackles Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (19), during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Damontae Kazee (27) tackles Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (19), during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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Aug 21, 2017

Falcons rookie safety Damontae Kazee, who’s having a strong exhibition season, suffered an ankle injury in the 17-13 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday.

“He had an ankle injury,” Falcons coach Dan Quinn said on Monday. “I’ll have an update on him for (Tuesday). We are hopeful that he’s in good shape. We really don’t have an update.”

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