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Falcons’ Isaiah Oliver out with knee injury

Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver (26) reacts after recovering a fumble by New York Giants tight end Evan Engram during the first half Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Seth Wenig/AP)

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Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver (26) reacts after recovering a fumble by New York Giants tight end Evan Engram during the first half Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Seth Wenig/AP)
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Oct 3, 2021

UPDATE: Oliver down-graded to out at halftime.

Falcons nickel back Isiah Oliver left the game early in the second quarter against Washington with what was announced as a knee injury.

Oliver was injured on a clean, hard block by Washington running back J.D. McKissic. He was attended to by trainers on the field before heading to the sidelines. The Falcons were up 3-0 at the time.

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