"The Atlanta Falcons have sent Ray-Ray McCloud III home, with coach Raheem Morris describing the decision as a private matter between the wide receiver and the team. McCloud has been the Falcons' No. 3 wide receiver since last season. "I sent him home," Morris said Friday. "Excused absence -- home. Working through some things right now that are private with my young man, and we'll figure those things out as we go." When reached Friday by ESPN, a McCloud representative declined comment on the matter."
"The Falcons fired wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard following a 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. McCloud and Hilliard are close, and Hilliard being in Atlanta was a significant reason why McCloud signed with the Falcons in the 2024 offseason. After the firing, McCloud said Hilliard was the best coach he has ever had and that it reminded him that "this league has no loyalty.""
Coach Raheem Morris sent Ray-Ray McCloud III home, calling the decision a private matter between the wide receiver and the team. McCloud has been the Falcons' No. 3 wide receiver since last season. He was an unexpected healthy scratch Monday against the Buffalo Bills and will miss the upcoming game at San Francisco. McCloud practiced Wednesday but did not practice Thursday or Friday for non-injury-related reasons. A McCloud representative declined comment. Wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard was fired after Week 3. McCloud is close to Hilliard, who influenced his decision to sign with Atlanta. McCloud called Hilliard the best coach he's had and said "this league has no loyalty." Morris said Hilliard's dismissal was unrelated to McCloud's situation.
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