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Falcons Links: Svitek Out, Hali Suspended

Found August 21, 2012 on Grits Blitz: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Will Svitek,  Tamba Hali,  Lamar Holmes,  Sam Baker
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons,  Kansas City Chiefs
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Will Svitek out for the Season Will Svitek, the Falcons backup left tackle, will miss the upcoming season after sustaining an upper right arm injury. The injury occurred during Sunday’s practice, the final of training camp, and coach Mike Smith made the announcement Monday. This needs no explanation     Tamba Hali Suspended Week One Vs Falcons Tamba Hali has been suspended for the week 1 home opener against the Atlanta Falcons and fined an additional game’s pay. This is terrible news for the Chiefs as Hali is needed on the field and has ridiculous amounts of fans that don’t know what to think.   NFC South Pre-Season Storylines Rookie tackle Lamar Holmes missed the first two preseason games with a broken toe. But Holmes is expected to play against the Dolphins and all eyes will be on him. With veteran Will Svitek out with a season-ending injury, Holmes becomes the next option after Sam Baker. [follow]
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