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With Freeman out for a bit, what’s next for the Falcons?

By Daniel Shirley

dshirley@macon.com
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has concussion symptoms and has been ruled out for this week's preseason game at Pittsburgh. Freeman left Sunday's practice with heat-related issues. Coach Dan Quinn said Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, that Freeman reported the concussion symptoms after leaving the field and has been placed in the concussion protocol.(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has concussion symptoms and has been ruled out for this week's preseason game at Pittsburgh. Freeman left Sunday's practice with heat-related issues. Coach Dan Quinn said Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, that Freeman reported the concussion symptoms after leaving the field and has been placed in the concussion protocol.(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) Eric Gay AP

Devonta Freeman is in the concussion protocol with the Atlanta Falcons. What does that mean for the Falcons and their backfield?

Knox Bardeen broke it all down as a guest on the “Midday Sports Zone.”

This story was originally published August 14, 2017 at 5:12 PM with the headline "With Freeman out for a bit, what’s next for the Falcons?."

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