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Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and linebacker Sean Weatherspoon will play today against the Buccaneers. Both have been battling ankle injuries. Source: The Redzone Posted via Mobile Device Attached Thumbnails  
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