Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) cleared to practice

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has been medically cleared to practice at training camp, nearly nine months after surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris confirmed the veteran signal-caller's status Thursday on the first day of practices in Flowery Branch, Ga.

Morris said Cousins will take the vast majority of the first-team snaps. He sa