Falcons update defensive coordinator Dean Pees' status 

The Falcons defensive coordinator was carted off the field prior to Sunday's game with the Saints. 

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NEW ORLEANS -- The Falcons released the following statement regarding the status of defensive coordinator Dean Pees. Pees was carted off the field prior to Sunday's game in New Orleans after a player collided with the play caller during warmups.

Pees was transported to a nearby hospital where he received treatment and further evaluation. Here is the Falcons update on Pees:

"Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator Dean Pees has been treated and released from University Medical Center New Orleans following an on-field pregame collision.

He will rejoin the Falcons for the flight back to Atlanta."

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