FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons strong safety Kemal Ishmael returned to practice after missing two weeks with a shoulder injury and found himself in a new starting role.
With prized rookie first-round pick Keanu Neal set to have knee surgery on Monday, Ishmael inherited his job. The team also signed veteran Dashon Goldson as an insurance policy for the position.
“It was good to get (Ishmael) back today,” Falcons coach Dan Quinn said after Sunday’s practice. “He got into individuals. He did the group work. He did the walk-through today.”
