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Found July 24, 2012 on Pro Football Zone: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Lofa Tatupu,  Adam Schefter
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons
Getty Images According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lofa Tatupu will miss the entire 2012 season with a torn pectoral muscle.  The injury was sustained while working out last week. This could be the end of Tatupu’s career.  He decided not to play in 2011 and rest his body after being cut by the Seahawks.
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