5 things to know about the Falcons on Tuesday
FLOWERY BRANCH – Here are five things to know about the Falcons on Tuesday:
1. Collins move not imminent. Falcons coach Dan Quinn was clearly upset with Jalen Collins' violation of one of the team's core rules, "protect the team." However, he said no move to release Collins was imminent
2. Garland listed on first-team. Ben Garland was listed as the first-team right guard in the first official depth chart release by the Falcons.
3. Beasley's odd. Falcons All-Pro outside linebacker Vic Beasley was listed as having 33-to-1 odds at winning the defensive player of the year honors.
4. Sark and Ryan vibing. Falcons All-Pro quarterback Matt Ryan said his relationship with new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is off to a great start.
5. Kazee to stay at free safety. The Falcons don't have any plans to move Damontae Kazee to cornerback after learning of Collins' 10-game suspension.
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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.
