ON THE FALCONS BEAT

Video: Takkarist McKinley on his first live scrimmage action in the NFL

Aug 1, 2017

Falcons rookie defensive end Takkarist McKinley played in the 11-on-11 scrimmage for the first time in training camp on Tuesday.

McKinley, who was selected in the first round of the NFL draft (26th overall), is recovered from offseason shoulder surgery. His flashed his speed and power during the action.

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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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