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Falcons WR Dontez Byrd might be surprise of training camp

The Atlanta Falcons are about to hit the heat and get to training camping, and there’s a spot right now that’s a bit unsolved.

Wide receiver feels like one of those positions on the roster that a guy could pop up out of nowhere and latch on at.

Obviously, the top four spots are taken by Julio Jones, Mohamed Sanu, Calvin Ridley and Justin Hardy. There are the lockiest of locks, and will be the main four receivers that Matt Ryan throws to on game days. New draftee Russell Gage has been cross-trained at receiver and cornerback, and will most likely be one of the team’s main gunners on special teams this season, so consider him a lock as well.