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FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game, in Pittsburgh. he Atlanta Falcons are placing running back Devonta Freeman on injured reserve with a groin injury. The team made the announcement Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, another major setback in its injury plagued season.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman goes on IR with groin injury

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FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, Oakland Raiders kicker Giorgio Tavecchio celebrates after kicking a field goal against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game, in Nashville, Tenn. avecchio was close to giving up his dream of becoming an NFL kicker and take a job in London this offseason before deciding to give it one last shot with the Oakalnd Raiders. The move paid off when Tavecchio became the first kicker in NFL history to make two 50-yard field goals in his debut. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

Tavecchio sticks with NFL dream and kicks way to history

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2017, file photo, Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski looks on before a NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Raiders have Janikowski on injured reserve with a sore back and promoted Giorgio Tavecchio to the active roster. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Raiders place K Sebastian Janikowski on IR with back injury

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press