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id: 3db91cf0bd
section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-12 12:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 12:00 EST
status: reported
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# Falcons trade two players, release Nick Folk before Chiefs game

The 3-6 Falcons traded Jessie Bates III and Ryan Neuzil and released Nick Folk, and will start new players against the 6-2 Chiefs.

Section: [Sports](/atlanta/section/life.md) · Entities: [Jessie Bates III](/atlanta/wiki/jessie-bates-iii.md), [Ryan Neuzil](/atlanta/wiki/ryan-neuzil.md), [Nick Folk](/atlanta/wiki/nick-folk.md), [Atlanta Falcons](/atlanta/wiki/atlanta-falcons.md)

## Coverage

- [The Atlanta Voice](https://www.theatlantavoice.com/sports/falcons-chiefs-trade-deadline-shakeup), 2026-11-12 12:00 EST: Falcons prepare for Chiefs matchup after trade deadline shakeup

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