Photos: Atlanta’s new pro football team, the Legends, opens with loss

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Photos: Atlanta’s new pro football team, the Legends, opens with loss

Atlanta lost to Orlando 40-6 in the Alliance of American Football’s first weekend on Feb. 9, 2019

Atlanta Legends receiver Seantavius Jones (15) misses a pass in front of Orlando Apollos defensive back Marquez White during the first half of an Alliance of American Football game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Apollos coach Steve Spurrier reacts after a play during the second half of the team's Alliance of American Football game against the Atlanta Legends on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Apollos coach Steve Spurrier acknowledges fans in the stands after the team's Alliance of American Football game against the Atlanta Legends on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Legends quarterback Matt Simms throws a pass during the first half of an AAF football game against the Orlando Apollos on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Legends receiver Bug Howard (84) is tackled by Orlando Apollos safety Will Hill and defensive back Keith Reaser (29) after catching a pass during the first half of an Alliance of American Football game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Apollos' Leon Orr (93) tracks down Atlanta Legends running back Tarean Folston (26) on a rushing play during the first half of an AAF football game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Legends receiver Bug Howard (84) runs after catching a pass during the first half of an Alliance of American Football game against the Orlando Apollos on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Legends running back Tarean Folston rushes for yardage during the first half of an Alliance of American Football game against the Orlando Apollos on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Apollos quarterback Garrett Gilbert catches a pass from receiver Jalin Marshall for a 5-yard touchdown during the first half of an Alliance of American Football game against the Atlanta Legends on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Apollos quarterback Garrett Gilbert catches a pass from receiver Jalin Marshall for a 5-yard touchdown, in front of Atlanta Legends defensive back Damian Swann during the first half of an Alliance of American Football game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Apollos quarterback Garrett Gilbert, left, is congratulated by teammates after catching a pass from receiver Jalin Marshall for a 5-yard touchdown during the first half of an Alliance of American Ffootball game against the Atlanta Legends on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Apollos president Michael Waddell, center, poses on the sideline with Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin, left, and defensive back Shaquill Griffin during the first half of the team's Alliance of American Football game against the Atlanta Legends on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Apollos quarterback Garrett Gilbert, left, is congratulated by teammates after catching a pass from receiver Jalin Marshall for a 5-yard touchdown during the first half of an Alliance of American Ffootball game against the Atlanta Legends on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Apollos president Michael Waddell, center, poses on the sideline with Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin, left, and defensive back Shaquill Griffin during the first half of the team's Alliance of American Football game against the Atlanta Legends on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Legends kicker Younghoe Koo, right, kicks a 27-yard field goal out of the hold of Cameron Nizialek (9) during the first half of an Alliance of American Football game against the Orlando Apollos on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Apollos running back D'Ernest Johnson (22) rushes for yardage in front of Atlanta Legends defensive back Desmond Lawrence, left, defensive lineman J.T. Jones, center, and linebacker Brandon Watts (58) during the first half of an Alliance of American Football game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Legends quarterback Matt Simms (4) is sacked by Orlando Apollos linebacker Christian French (58) and Josh Banks Sr. (92) during the first half of an Alliance of American Football game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Apollos running back D'Ernest Johnson (22) is stopped by Atlanta Legends linebacker Jeff Luc (50) after rushing for a short gain during the first half of an Alliance of American Football game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Legends receiver Justin Thomas (10) runs with a recption in front of Orlando Apollos linebacker Andrew Ankrah (55) and defensive end Anthony Moten Jr. (98) during the second half of an Alliance of American Football game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Legends running back Lawrence Pittman rushes in front of Orlando Apollos defensive end Anthony Moten Jr. (98) during the second half of an Alliance of American Football game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Legends coach Kevin Coyle, left, chats with Orlando Apollos coach Steve Spurrier on the field before an AAF football game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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Atlanta Legends receiver Seantavius Jones (15) misses a pass in front of Orlando Apollos defensive back Marquez White during the first half of an Alliance of American Football game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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