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Devonta Freeman back at practice with passion

FLOWERY BRANCH —

After missing nearly two games because of the NFL concussion protocol, running back Devonta Freeman’s passion and toughness were evident when he returned to practice this week, coach Dan Quinn said.

“You just felt the speed, the energy he was playing with,” Quinn said. “(He brought) the intensity, the urgency that we love about his game. We’ve said it before — he’s short, but he’s not small.”

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Falcons running back Devonta Freeman, who suffered a concussion against the Colts, warms up with teammates before their game against the

Fully participating in practice Wednesday and Thursday, Freeman said he began to feel normal Thursday and Friday of last week before the Falcons played the Vikings.