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Peters back in practice
Falcons DT back after injury, 'a little bit of depression'
Falcons Peters Return Heal WEB
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Corey Peters celebrates after the second half against the Washington Redskins in Atlanta, in this Dec. 15, 2013, file photo. Peters battled doubts about his future in the NFL after he tore his Achilles tendon late last season. Peters said Tuesday he also fought a little bit of depression following the devastating injury and the Falcons disappointing season. - photo by Associated Press
FLOWERY BRANCH — Corey Peters battled doubts about his future in the NFL after he tore his Achilles tendon late last season. Eight months later, the Falcons' defensive tackle is back on the practice fields and the doubts are gone. Peters said Tuesday he's expecting to play when Atlanta opens its regular season on Sept. 7 against New Orleans.