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Leonard Hankerson Injury: Updates on Falcons WR's Hamstring and Return

Wide receiver Leonard Hankerson settled into his role as a complementary target behind Julio Jones with the Atlanta Falcons, but the fifth-year pro's season has reached an abrupt end.

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Hankerson Placed on Injured Reserve

Friday, Dec. 4

The Falcons announced Friday that Hankerson was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury to make room for Devin Hester, who was activated from the injured reserve-designated to return list.

Hankerson suffered the injury in a Week 11 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and he was held out of the team's Week 12 game against the Minnesota Vikings.