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NFC Notes: Chris Olave, Ray-Ray McCloud, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

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Falcons The Falcons released WR Ray-Ray McCloud this week after he was a healthy scratch for the last two games. Atlanta HC Raheem Morris said their decision-making with McCloud before his release wasn’t a “disciplinary thing,” but they needed to get things “straightened out” from a football perspective.  “I wouldn’t say it is a disciplinary thing,” Morris said, via Josh … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Chris Olave, Ray-Ray McCloud, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Expected To Start In Week 8

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Adam Schefter reports that veteran QB Kirk Cousins is currently expected to start in Week 8 as Michael Penix Jr. recovers from a bone bruise in his knee. Cousins, 37, is a former fourth-round pick of Washington back in 2012. He played out the final year of his rookie contract before being franchised in back-to-back seasons.  Cousins later departed in free agency for a … [Read more...] about Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Expected To Start In Week 8

Falcons Release WR Ray-Ray McCloud

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After being sent home from Falcons practice late last week, Ray-Ray McCloud is done with the team. Atlanta is officially moving on via release, per a team announcement. This is not especially surprising, considering the Falcons had booted the veteran wide receiver/return man from a workout before its Week 7 game. McCloud became a healthy scratch for the second straight game. … [Read more...] about Falcons Release WR Ray-Ray McCloud