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Matt Urben

3 Falcons players return from the reserve/COVID-19 list

The Falcons were given quite the scare last week as six players were placed on the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list just a few days into 2020 training camp.

Fortunately, the team announced on Wednesday morning that LB Foye Oluokun, DB Jaylinn Hawkins and QB Danny Etling had already been activated from the league’s new virus designation.

Etling isn’t likely to make the roster, but has shown some promise and can bring some competition to Atlanta’s No. 3 QB spot. Meanwhile, Oluokun is expected to play a big role this season starting next to MLB Deion Jones.

As for Hawkins, it’s unclear just how much of a role he’ll have as the Falcons have two quality starters at safety and one of the best backups in the league in Damontae Kazee.

Atlanta still has three players, DT Tyeler Davison, FB Keith Smith and CB Jamal Carter, remaining on the league’s reserve/COVID-19 list.

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