Looking back: Former Falcons standout Warrick Dunn

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Looking back: Former Falcons standout Warrick Dunn

Photos of former Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn.

Falcons running back Warrick Dunn (28) hits a hole at midfield at the Georgia Dome in 2007. POUYA DIANAT / Staff

Falcons running back Warrick Dunn (28) turns it on as he breaks away from Panthers cornerback Chris Gamble (20) for a long touchdown in 2004. (CURTIS COMPTON/AJC staff)

The Falcons' Warrick Dunn stiff-arms Carolina Panthers defender Shaun Williams for a first down in 2006. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC staff)

Atlanta's Warrick Dunn gets tackled by Tampa Bay's Chris Hovan (95) and Derrick Brooks (55) in 2006. (JASON GETZ/ Staff)

Warrick Dunndives for the end zone against the Vikings at the Georgia Dome. (BEN GRAY/AJC staff)

Falcons RB Warrick Dunn dives into the end zone in 2005. (PHOTO BY Michael McCarter/AJC Staff)

Falcons running back Warrick Dunn stiff arms Panthers safety Chris Harris on his way to a long touchdown run in 2007. CURTIS COMPTON / Staff

Warrick Dunn on the sidelines in a 2005 game. RICH ADDICKS/STAFF

Falcons running back Warrick Dunn struggles to gain ground against Panthers in 2006. (PHOTO BY CURTIS COMPTON/staff)

Falcons running back Warrick Dunn is tackled by Ravens defensive end Trevor Pryce in 2006. (PHOTO BY CURTIS COMPTON/staff)

Falcons running back Warrick Dunn carries against the Titans in 2007. CURTIS COMPTON / Staff

Falcons running back Warrick Dunn carries the ball against the 49ers in 2007. CURTIS COMPTON / Staff

Warrick Dunn gains yards against the 49ers in 2007. (JENNI GIRTMAN/STAFF)

Warrick Dunn runs 65 yards against the Jets in 2005. Ben Gray/AJC Staff

Falcons running back #28 Warrick Dunn is smothered by Tampa Bay defenders in 2007. CURTIS COMPTON / Staff

Falcons running back #28 Warrick Dunn lowers his head as Buccaneers cornerback #25 Brian Kelly moves in for the tackle in 2007. CURTIS COMPTON / Staff

Falcons running back Warrick Dunn is leveled at the end of a 4-yard run in 2007. (PHOTO BY CURTIS COMPTON/staff)

Warrick Dunn has a huddle with some of fourth graders at Sycamore Elementary School in Sugar Hill, Ga., as part of an NFL Take a Player to School program. NICK ARROYO/AJC staff)

Falcons coach Bobby Petrino pats running back Warrick Dunn on the helmet after his touchdown run in 2007. CURTIS COMPTON / Staff

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Falcons running back Warrick Dunn (28) hits a hole at midfield at the Georgia Dome in 2007. POUYA DIANAT / Staff

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