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Atlanta Falcons News: Roddy White wants to play for contender

By Freddie Boston

Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) runs onto the field before their game against the Indianapolis Colts at the Georgia Dome. The Colts won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) runs onto the field before their game against the Indianapolis Colts at the Georgia Dome. The Colts won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Atlanta Falcons legend Roddy White wants to play for a contender or retire. That and more in today’s Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. For any soccer fans out there, today marks the start of the European Championships in France. The tournament should be a lot of fun.

Roddy White has expressed his desire to play for a contender, and he’s happy to retire if not. Maybe the Falcons bring him back? Don’t hold your breath. Where does Keanu Neal fit into the Atlanta defense? That and more in today’s Dirty Bird Daily.

As you sip your coffee this fine Friday morning, enjoy these Falcons articles from around the internet.

How will Keanu Neal fit into the Atlanta defense? — Ford Nicholson of ATL All Day

One of the big questions entering the season is how first-round pick Keanu Neal will fit into Dan Quinn’s defense. Neal needs to make an immediate impact to help the rebuilding unit reach the next level, so it will be interesting to see how Quinn plans to utilize him in Week 1.

Roddy White says he’ll only play for contender, or will retire — Jeff Schultz of The Atlanta Journal-Consitution

Roddy White remains unsigned, but he has made it clear he only wants to sign with a contender, or else is happy to retire from the game. At least that rules out the Buccaneers or Saints, right? Maybe White makes a one-year reunion tour in Atlanta? Or maybe not.

Devonta Freeman will not be as dominant in 2016 — Dan Schmelzer of NFL Spin Zone

Devonta Freeman lit up the stat sheets in 2015 in a breakout season, but the question is now whether the third-year man can replicate his success? Dan Schmelzer believes he might not be as dominant this time around.

Next: Akeem King can be Falcons' ace

Sources: Hau’oli Kikaha being evaluated after major knee injury — Mike Triplett of ESPN

This is concerning news for the New Orleans Saints and Hau’oli Kikaha, who is believed to have torn his ACL for a third time. He entered the league with red flags due to two previous ACL tears, and this news is tough to stomach, even for non-Saints fans. We wish him a speedy recovery and full return.

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