Unproven Heinicke receives opportunity with Newton out

Atlanta Falcons: Running back Devonta Freeman won't return this season after having his campaign hindered by knee and groin injuries. Falcons coach Dan Quinn told radio station 92.9 The Game that he kept the option open unless Freeman recovered but it is now clear there is no need to do so with two games left and the team out of playoff contention. "He won't make it back in the next couple of weeks," Quinn said. "We were always keeping that option available with him to return, depending on how w

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