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INJURY REPORT: Spruill out for the season

Falcons linebacker Marquis Spruill suffered an ACL injury on Wednesday and will be out for the season. (By D. Orlando Ledbetter/DLedbetter@ajc.com)

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Falcons linebacker Marquis Spruill suffered an ACL injury on Wednesday and will be out for the season. (By D. Orlando Ledbetter/DLedbetter@ajc.com)
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Aug 7, 2014

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons linebacker Marquis Spruill suffered a torn ACL on Wednesday and will be out for the season, according to coach Mike Smith.

(Here's his bio from draft day)

NAME: Marquis Spruill

SCHOOL: Syracuse

ROUND/PICK: Fifth, 168th overall

TWITTER: @ Sprui11z

EXPECTED ROLE:  He’s expected to contain for a roster spot as special teamer and backup inside linebacker.

About the Author

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper and has been on the staff since 2003. D. Orlando strives to provide inside information into the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, coaching moves, offseason business moves, draft and games.

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