FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons placed linebacker Mike Peterson and cornerback Kelvin Hayden on injured reserve Tuesday night, ending the season for both veteran players.
The team did not announce a specific injury for either player, but Hayden has missed time in recent weeks with a dislocated toe.
Peterson, a 13-year veteran in his third season with Atlanta, played four games, including Monday's 45-16 loss at New Orleans, in place of injured Stephen Nicholas.
Peterson had 12 solo tackles and one interception.
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