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Dan Quinn: DT Michael Bennett to have surgery, possibly return this year

During Tuesday’s media availability, Dan Quinn confirmed the unfortunate news that we already knew from Monday: that defensive tackle Michael Bennett had broken his ankle. What we didn’t know, however, is that while he will require surgery to repair the injury, there’s a shot that Bennett could see the field in 2019.

#Falcons coach Dan Quinn said safety J.J. Wilcox (knee) was out for the season while answering my question. Also, DT Michael Bennett (broken ankle) will have surgery, but could return for the 2019 season. pic.twitter.com/agxdfbh8cS

— D.