Jersey numbers picked; Hester to wear 17

The new Falcons have selected their jersey numbers

Returner/ wide receiver Devin Hester will wear No. 17.

Defensive end Tyson Jackson will wear No. 99.

Defensive tackle Paul Soliai will wear No. 97.

Cornerback and returner Javier Arenas will wear No. 28.

Right guard Jon Asamoah will wear No. 75 for the Falcons.

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