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secondary limbo</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/promising-billy-bowman-jr-update-offers-clarity-amid-falcons-secondary-limbo-01m1axy3xjay?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m1axy3xjay</guid><description>The Atlanta Falcons kept Billy Bowman Jr. on their initial roster, and now we know exactly why that is.</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1869,h_1051,x_752,y_383/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/44/01m1axzj7gy8vgftxe66.jpg" caption="Atlanta Falcons safety Billy Bowman Jr.  | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jason Kandel"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Acquiring Gervon Dexter just complicated Falcons&#39; Zach Harrison discussion</title><link>https://bloggingdirty.com/acquiring-gervon-dexter-just-complicated-falcons-zach-harrison-discussion-01m19s54j167?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Kandel</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m19s54j167</guid><description>Zach Harrison might not be in the Atlanta Falcons&#39; 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Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (86) runs after a catch against Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens (38) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. 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Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cash Jones (32) stiff arms Indianapolis Colts safety Daniel Scott (32) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. 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Glendale, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Ford Jr (28) and safety Jessie Bates III (3) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. 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