D. Orlando Ledbetter

D. Orlando Ledbetter

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D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. is currently the Atlanta Falcons/NFL Pro Sports Writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The award-winning journalist has a professional background that includes work in both the print and broadcast media. Ledbetter has appeared on ESPN’s Cold Pizza, ESPN’s Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith, MSNBC, and ESPN’s SportsCenter. Ledbetter joined the University of Georgia faculty in the Spring of 2015 and has lectured at the Marquette University's National Sports Law Institute and taught at Clark Atlanta University.

D. Orlando Ledbetter staff image

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. is currently the Atlanta Falcons/NFL Pro Sports Writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The award-winning journalist has a professional background that includes work in both the print and broadcast media. Ledbetter has appeared on ESPN’s Cold Pizza, ESPN’s Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith, MSNBC, and ESPN’s SportsCenter. Ledbetter joined the University of Georgia faculty in the Spring of 2015 and has lectured at the Marquette University's National Sports Law Institute and taught at Clark Atlanta University.

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On the road to Berlin

Follow the AJC in Berlin as the Falcons prepare to face the Colts on Sunday

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NFL hopes Falcons, Colts can create mini-Super Bowl environment in Berlin

The NFL will hold its first regular-season game in Berlin when the Falcons play the Colts on Sunday at Olympic Stadium.

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Falcons’ next opponent: A quick look at Daniel Jones and the Colts

Quarterback Daniel Jones, with the help of running back Jonathan Taylor, has the Colts off to a 7-2 start as they get ready to face the Falcons on Sunday in Berlin, Germany.

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Falcons waive Parker Romo, reportedly signing kicker Zane Gonzalez

Gonzalez has played with many different teams including the Browns, Cardinals, Panthers and Commanders He's made 96 of 120 field-goal attempts.

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Falcons practice squad kicker looking forward to his Berlin homecoming

Germany native Lenny Krieg is an International Player Pathways program player for Atlanta, which takes on Indianapolis in Berlin on Sunday.

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Falcons injury report: Lindstrom, Bergeron both hope to play against Colts

Atlanta's All-Pro right guard Chris Lindstrom and left guard Matthew Bergeron both suffered injuries and did not finish the game against the Patriots on Sunday.

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5 things we learned from the Falcons’ loss to Patriots

The Falcons lost 24-23 to the Patriots after a botched final drive. Here are five key takeaways from the game, including third-down struggles and injuries.

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Falcons report card: Defense tried to carry team to victory

The Falcons showed improvement in a lot of areas Sunday against the Patriots in a 24-23 loss, but it wasn't enough as some parts of the team continued to struggle.

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Walker, Pearce collab on big-time play for Falcons

Falcons' rookie pass rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. made a big play against the Patriots that changed the game entirely.

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Falcons’ rally comes up short in 24-23 loss to Patriots

The Falcons trailed 21-7 in the second quarter to the Patriots, but a furious second-half rally fell just short in a 24-23 loss.