ON THE FALCONS BEAT

Do the Falcons have a kicking controversy?

Miami Dolphins tight end MarQueis Gray (48) makes a catch in the first quarter after getting past Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) during a pre-season game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on August 10, 2017. (Allen Eyestone / The Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins tight end MarQueis Gray (48) makes a catch in the first quarter after getting past Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) during a pre-season game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on August 10, 2017. (Allen Eyestone / The Palm Beach Post)
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Aug 11, 2017

Do the Falcons have a budding place-kicking controversy?

Veteran kicker Matt Bryant missed a 47-yard field-goal attempt in the second quarter against the Dolphins on Thursday at Hard Rock Stadium.

Rookie Mike Meyer made a 53-yard field goal in the third quarter.

About the Author

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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