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Falcons | Atlanta's Wednesday injury report Wed Dec 11, 04:21 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE Adrian Clayborn (back), DE Allen Bailey (non-injury), G James Carpenter (concussion), OT Ty Sambrailo (hamstring), LB De'Vondre Campbell (calf) and CB Isaiah Oliver (shoulder) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. G Wes Schweitzer (shoulder) and S Sharrod Neasman (shoulder) were limited.
Link to storyAllen Bailey player page
Adrian Clayborn player page
De'Vondre Campbell player page
Isaiah Oliver player page
Falcons | Devonta Freeman held out of practice Wed Dec 11, 04:17 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman (knee) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
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Falcons | Julio Jones limited Wednesday Wed Dec 11, 04:14 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley, Desmond Trufant on IR Tue Dec 10, 04:43 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (abdominal) and CB Desmond Trufant (forearm) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, Dec. 10. LB Ahmad Thomas was signed to the active roster, while TE Carson Meier and LB Quentin Poling were added to the practice squad.
Link to storyDesmond Trufant player page
Calvin Ridley player page
Falcons | Jamar Taylor headed to Atlanta Tue Dec 10, 03:04 PM
Free-agent CB Jamar Taylor (Seahawks) signed an undisclosed contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley done for the season Mon Dec 9, 01:52 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (abdominal) announced on social media he will miss the rest of the season due to an abdominal injury he suffered in Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers.
| Footballguys view: Ridley finishes his second season with 63 catches for 866 yards and seven touchdowns. He's a big part of the Falcons offense and has a nose for the end zone with 17 touchdowns in two seasons as a pro. Ridley should be considered a WR2 breakout candidate in 2020. |
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Falcons | Desmond Trufant out for season Mon Dec 9, 09:01 AM
Atlanta Falcons CB Desmond Trufant (forearm) will miss the rest of the season with a broken forearm that will require surgery.
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Falcons | De'Vondre Campbell busy in win Sun Dec 8, 06:47 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB De'Vondre Campbell made six solo stops, five assisted tackles, one sack and a pair of passes defensed vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week 14 on Sunday, Dec. 8.
Link to storyDe'Vondre Campbell player page
Falcons | Eleven stops for Foyesade Oluokun Sun Dec 8, 06:44 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Foyesade Oluokun made six solo stops and five assisted tackles vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week 14 on Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Falcons | Austin Hooper returns for a pair of grabs Sun Dec 8, 06:36 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Austin Hooper (knee) caught two passes for 32 yards on six targets vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week 14 on Sunday, Dec. 8.
| Footballguys view: Hooper was disappointing only because this game was easy and comfortable for his quarterback. It was also his first week back from a three week layoff. He'll still be a TE1 against the 49ers next week, especially if Calvin Ridley is out. |
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Falcons | Julio Jones held in check Sun Dec 8, 06:30 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (shoulder) landed five passes for 66 yards on eight targets vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week 14 on Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley leads the way for Atlanta WRs Sun Dec 8, 06:28 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley caught five passes for 76 yards and a touchdown on five targets vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week 14 on Sunday, Dec. 8.
| Footballguys view: Ridley looked great but also suffered an abdomen injury in this one. It could end his season with only three games left. Russell Gage and Christian Blake would get more snaps and targets if Ridley is out. |
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Falcons | Brian Hill gets in on the fun vs. Carolina Sun Dec 8, 06:23 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Brian Hill ran nine times for 62 yards and a touchdown vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week 14 on Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Falcons | Devonta Freeman rewards trusting fantasy owners Sun Dec 8, 06:21 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman rushed 17 times for 84 yards and a touchdown vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week 14 on Sunday, Dec. 8. He added four receptions for 10 yards.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers run defense is gassed. Freeman won't have nearly as good a time of it against San Francisco next week, but the Seahawks backs should feast on Carolina's weary defenders. |
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Falcons | Matt Ryan effective in winning effort Sun Dec 8, 06:18 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan completed 20-for-34 passing for 313 yards, two touchdown and no interceptions vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week 14 on Sunday, Dec. 8.
| Footballguys view: Ryan was solid against the Panthers and a 93-yard pass play to Olamide Zaccheaus made his fantasy afternoon. Calvin Ridley got banged up and San Francisco is up next, so we might not go to Ryan in Week 15. |
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley will not return Sun Dec 8, 03:50 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (abdomen) suffered an abdomen injury during the Week 14 game and will not return.
| Footballguys view: Ridley was playing very well before this injury. We'll see if he can make it back on the field for the matchup against the 49ers next week. |
Calvin Ridley player page
Falcons | Desmond Trufant out of game Sun Dec 8, 03:17 PM
Atlanta Falcons CB Desmond Trufant (forearm) suffered a forearm injury during the Week 14 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Falcons | Week 14 Atlanta Falcons inactives Sun Dec 8, 11:33 AM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared S Sharrod Neasman, OG James Carpenter, OT Jamon Brown, DT Deadrin Senat, DL John Cominsky, WR Brandon Powell and OG Ty Sambrailo inactive for Week 14.
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Falcons | Carson Meier waived Sat Dec 7, 01:48 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Carson Meier on Saturday, Dec. 7, was waived to clear a roster spot for OG Chris Lindstrom who has been activated off the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to story Falcons | Ryan Allen back with Atlanta Sat Dec 7, 01:04 PM
Free-agent P Ryan Allen on Saturday, Dec. 7, was re-signed by the Atlanta Falcons. He takes the roster spot of P Matt Bosher (groin), who was placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to storyMatt Bosher player page
Falcons | Week 14 injury report for Falcons Fri Dec 6, 06:46 PM
Atlanta Falcons OT Ty Sambrailo (hamstring) and OG James Carpenter (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and have been ruled out for Week 14. S Sharrod Neasman (shoulder) and P Matt Bosher (groin) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. DE Allen Bailey (non-injury) and DT Grady Jarrett (non-injury) did not practice but are not on the injury report. CB Desmond Trufant (toe), FS Ricardo Allen (knee, oblique) and OT Kaleb McGary (back) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. TE Luke Stocker (back), TE Jaeden Graham (thigh) and C Alex Mack (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
Link to storyAllen Bailey player page
Luke Stocker player page
Matt Bosher player page
Desmond Trufant player page
Ricardo Allen player page
Grady Jarrett player page
Falcons | Russell Gage should play Fri Dec 6, 06:43 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Russell Gage Jr. (ribs) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 6, but is not on the injury report for Week 14.
Link to story Falcons | Calvin Ridley limited Friday Fri Dec 6, 06:38 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (toe) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 6, but is not on the injury report for Week 14.
Link to storyCalvin Ridley player page
Falcons | Austin Hooper not on injury report Fri Dec 6, 06:36 PM
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons TE Austin Hooper (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 6, but is not on the injury report for Week 14.
| Footballguys view: Hooper will be back this week for the Falcons. He's been trending in the right direction for quite some time, so Fantasy GMs can trust him as a TE1 in Week 14. Hooper was the No. 1 fantasy tight end before he got hurt, and he should be a big part of what the Falcons do on offense against the Panthers. |
Austin Hooper player page
Falcons | Julio Jones not on injury report Fri Dec 6, 06:36 PM
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 6, but is not on the injury report for Week 14.
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Falcons | Austin Hooper set for return Fri Dec 6, 01:27 PM
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons TE Austin Hooper (knee) practiced again Friday, Dec. 6, and will play Sunday, Dec. 8, in Week 14, head coach Dan Quinn announced.
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Falcons | Julio Jones gets Week 14 green light Fri Dec 6, 01:20 PM
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (shoulder) practiced again Friday, Dec. 6, and will play in Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers, head coach Dan Quinn announced.
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Falcons | Chris Lindstrom activated for start Fri Dec 6, 01:04 PM
Atlanta Falcons OG Chris Lindstrom (foot) on Friday, Dec. 6, was activated off the Reserve/Injured list, and head coach Dan Quinn said Lindstrom will start Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers.
Link to story Falcons | Austin Hooper practicing Fri Dec 6, 11:52 AM
Atlanta Falcons TE Austin Hooper (knee) is practicing Friday, Dec. 6.
| Footballguys view: Hooper should be back on the field this week and back in fantasy lineups. |
Austin Hooper player page
Falcons | Julio Jones practicing Fri Dec 6, 11:52 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (shoulder) is practicing Friday, Dec. 6.
| Footballguys view: Jones is good to go after missing last week's game. He'll face James Bradberry in a tough matchup but should be lineups nonetheless. |
Julio Jones player page
Falcons | Atlanta's Thursday injury report Thu Dec 5, 06:23 PM
Atlanta Falcons OT Ty Sambrailo (hamstring), G James Carpenter (concussion), DE Allen Bailey (personal) and C Alex Mack (rest) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 5. CB Desmond Trufant (toe), S Ricardo Allen (knee/oblique), S Sharrod Neasman (shoulder), TE Luke Stocker (back) and TE Jaeden Graham (thigh) were limited.
Link to storyAllen Bailey player page
Luke Stocker player page
Desmond Trufant player page
Ricardo Allen player page
Falcons | Austin Hooper puts in limited practice Thu Dec 5, 06:18 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Austin Hooper (knee) remained limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
| Footballguys view: Hooper appears to be ready to return for the matchup against Carolina. He should be treated as a low TE1 this week. |
Austin Hooper player page
Falcons | Calvin Ridley limited Thursday Thu Dec 5, 06:16 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (toe) was still limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Falcons | Julio Jones still limited Thu Dec 5, 06:13 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (shoulder) remained limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Falcons | Another practice for Austin Hooper Thu Dec 5, 02:16 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Austin Hooper (knee) took part in practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Falcons | Julio Jones back to work Thu Dec 5, 02:09 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (shoulder) took part in practice Thursday, Dec. 5.
| Footballguys view: Jones looks to be good to go, albeit in a matchup against James Bradberry which should limit his upside. He's still a solid WR2 at worst this week. |
Julio Jones player page
Falcons | Wednesday practice report for Falcons Wed Dec 4, 06:27 PM
Atlanta Falcons OT Ty Sambrailo (hamstring), OG James Carpenter (concussion) and DT Allen Bailey (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. CB Desmond Trufant (toe), S Ricardo Allen (knee, oblique), S Sharrod Neasman (shoulder), TE Luke Stocker (back) and TE Jaeden Graham (thigh) were limited during practice.
Link to storyAllen Bailey player page
Luke Stocker player page
Desmond Trufant player page
Ricardo Allen player page
Falcons | Limited participation for Austin Hooper Wed Dec 4, 06:23 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Austin Hooper (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: Hooper is trying to get back on the field this week. He's been trending in the right direction, so make sure to check on his status Friday. If Hooper does play, he should produce his normal TE1 level. |
Austin Hooper player page
Falcons | Russell Gage a limited participant Wed Dec 4, 06:20 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Russell Gage Jr. (ribs) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
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Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (toe) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
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Falcons | Julio Jones listed as limited Wed Dec 4, 06:16 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 4.
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Falcons | Devonta Freeman returns to big role Tue Dec 3, 09:15 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman returned from injury Thursday, Nov. 28, against the New Orleans Saints and led his team with 62 offensive snaps played while RB Brian Hill played 24 of his 41 snaps on offense and Kenjon Barner saw just seven offensive snaps.
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Brian Hill player page
Falcons | John Wetzel back with Atlanta Mon Dec 2, 04:03 PM
Free-agent OT John Wetzel (Falcons) re-signed with the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Dec. 2. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Falcons | Julio Jones likely to return in Week 14 Mon Dec 2, 01:27 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (shoulder) is 'trending upward' in terms of his availability for Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
| Footballguys view: That sounds about right. Quinn added Jones would have had a 'much better chance' to play in Week 13 had the game not been on a short week. We should see Jones limited during practice, at least on Wednesday, with a hope that he could be a full participant on Friday. |
Julio Jones player page
Falcons | Chris Lindstrom returns to practice Mon Dec 2, 12:52 PM
Atlanta Falcons OG Chris Lindstrom (foot) was back at practice for the first time since suffering a broken foot in Week 1 on Monday, Dec. 2, opening a 21-day window for the team to make a decision whether or not to bring him off the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to story Falcons | Matt Bosher set to return Mon Dec 2, 12:36 PM
Atlanta Falcons P Matt Bosher was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 2.
Link to storyMatt Bosher player page
Falcons | Austin Hooper expected to practice Mon Dec 2, 09:58 AM
Atlanta Falcons TE Austin Hooper (knee) is expected to practice Monday, Dec. 2.
| Footballguys view: Hooper has missed about a month with this knee injury. He is on track but we'll have to monitor his practice status during the week. If Hooper has to miss more time, the Falcons will continue with Jaeden Graham at the position. |
Austin Hooper player page
Falcons | Julio Jones won't be shut down Sat Nov 30, 08:54 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (shoulder) will not be shut down for the remainder of the season, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons are 3-9 and Quinn is likely coaching his last few games with the team. The plan is to keep both Jones and QB Matt Ryan out there in a season gone awry. |
Julio Jones player page
Falcons | Atlanta to stick with Younghoe Koo Sat Nov 30, 01:14 AM
Atlanta Falcons PK Younghoe Koo will remain the team's kicker, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Koo missed a PAT and a field goal during the team's Week 13 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta re-signs Austin Larkin Sat Nov 30, 12:13 AM
The Atlanta Falcons re-signed free agent DE Austin Larkin to the practice squad on Thursday, Nov. 28.
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