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The Bow Tie Chronicles: The plan to replace Neal’s physical presence

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Sept 12, 2018

In the 74th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant discusses how the team plans to replace Pro Bowl strong safety Keanu Neal, how second-year safety Damontae Kazee will help and the keys to stopping Carolina quarterback Cam Newton for rushing the football. The Falcons are set to play their home opener against the Panthers at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

After the podcast was created, the Falcons put linebacker Deion Jones on injured reserve. He has a broken foot and need surgery. He's expected to return this season.

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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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