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Football Season Is Almost Here

Here are some key facts about the Atlanta Falcons 2013 season.

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The Atlanta Falcons opened their 2013 training camp Wednesday (July 24) at their Flowery Branch cdamp.

Here are five key facts about the team and the upcoming season:

  • PRESEASON OPENER: Thursday, Aug. 8, at Georgia Dome vs. Cincinnati (8 p.m.)
  • SEASON OPENER: Sunday, Sept. 1, at New Orleans.
  • NEW FACES: RB Steven Jackson, DE Osi Umenyinora.
  • KEY DEPARTURES: RB Michael Turner, DE John Abraham.
  • 2: Number of division titles the Falcons have won since Mike Smith took over as head coach in 2008.
Source: Atlanta Falcons website.

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