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Atlanta Falcons give Rex Grossman tryout at quarterback

Veteran hasn't played in a game since 2011 with Redskins

Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of a 2013 preseason game in Landover, Md. - photo by Nick Wass

0826Grossman — Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of a 2013 preseason game in Landover, Md. - photo by Nick Wass

ATLANTA — Rex Grossman, who hasn’t taken a snap in an NFL game since 2011, could soon join the competition to be the backup for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Grossman, 35, was given a physical Tuesday morning and a workout was planned after the team’s practice. Falcons coach Dan Quinn said he is happy with backup quarterbacks T.J. Yates and Sean Renfree.

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