Pat Summerall returns to broadcast booth for Falcons game

NEW YORK - Pat Summerall is returning to an NFL broadcast booth, to work ESPN&#39;s coverage of the game between the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens.<br> <br> Summerall, who had a liver transplant in April, will pinch hit Thursday night for Mike Patrick, who underwent triple heart bypass surgery.<br> <br> ``I feel better than I have in 15 years,&#39;&#39; said the 74-year-old Summerall. ``It&#39;s an honor for me to be working with these guys.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> Summerall will work ESPN&#39;s four preseason games and hopes to do more games after that. ``I feel well enough and love to do it,&#39;&#39; Summerall said. ``Thus far, it&#39;s four games. After that, I&#39;m available.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> He qualified for a transplant through blood tests that rank potential recipients anonymously.<br> <br> Meanwhile, ESPN producer Jay Rothman said Patrick&#39;s return is up to the broadcaster.<br> <br> ``Mike&#39;s getting better every day,&#39;&#39; Rothman said. ``He&#39;s resting at home. His spirits are good and when Mike&#39;s feeling up to it, he&#39;ll be back.&#39;&#39;

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