Here are a few things to know on Wednesday:
1. Braves, Phillies rained out
The Atlanta Braves against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday was rained out. The teams will play a doubleheader on Wednesday starting at 12:05 p.m. at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park. Game 2 will be the season finale between the two National League East teams in Philadelphia before a series in Atlanta in September.
2. Johnson won't say who's starting at quarterback
Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson knows who the Yellow Jackets starting quarterback will be on Monday against Tennessee, but he's not publicly saying who it will be. More on the AJC.com.
3. Will Matt Ryan have the next big contract extension?
With Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford agreeing to the NFL's biggest ever contract on Monday night, D. Orlando Ledbetter writes the Atlanta Falcons know quarterback Matt Ryan is next up for a "mega-QB deal." On Tuesday, Ryan told media he wasn't worried about his next contract. Jeff Schultz writes his opinion that Ryan's future deal will surpass Stafford's.
4. Devonta Freeman cleared to return from concussion protocol
D. Orlando Ledbetter reports Falcons running back Devonta Freeman was cleared for full practice on Tuesday after being in concussion protocol. Freeman left practice on Aug. 14 and was later diagnosed with a concussion.
5. Is Matt Ryan one of the least aggressive QBs in the NFL?
Is Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan one of the least aggressive quarterbacks in the NFL? Michael Cunningham isn't buying it. Read his thoughts on the AJC.com.
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