Falcons' Leonard Floyd: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Floyd (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Floyd sustained a hamstring injury during the Falcons' Week 9 loss to the Patriots and was unable to return. He sat out of the first practice of Week 10 prep, but the veteran will have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts in Germany. Arnold Ebiketie and rookie first-rounder James Pearce would be in line for more snaps in Week 10 if Floyd is not cleared to play.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Harrison (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
A knee injury prevented Harrison from playing in the Falcons' last two games, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday indicates that he is on track to return against the Colts on Sunday. Harrison's return would mean less defensive snaps available for the likes of Brandon Dorlus, LaCale London (shoulder) and Sam Roberts.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Nursing neck injury
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Hughes was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a neck injury, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Hughes played every single defensive snap and logged five tackles (three solo) during Atlanta's Week 9 loss to New England. He appears to have come out of that contest with a neck issue, but he would avoid an injury designation against the Colts on Sunday if he were to practice fully over the next two days. The veteran corner has 33 tackles (22 solo) and five pass defenses through eight regular-season games.
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Falcons' LaCale London: Dealing with shoulder injury
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London (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
London had his practice reps limited Wednesday due a shoulder issue he may have picked up against the Patriots in Week 9. He'll have two more opportunities to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against Indianapolis. London tallied 2.0 sacks against New England and could be in line for more defensive snaps if he's cleared to play Week 10.
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Falcons' JD Bertrand: Working through knee injury
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Bertrand (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Bertrand likely injured his knee during the Falcons' Week 9 loss to the Patriots, when he played 46 snaps (30 on defense, 16 on special teams) and finished with five tackles (four solo). He had has practice reps limited Wednesday, and he'll have two more opportunities to practice fully and avoid an injury tag ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: On track for Week 10 return
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Bowman (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
The rookie fourth-rounder has missed the last four games while nursing a hamstring injury, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday indicates that he is on track to return against the Colts on Sunday. Bowman had a sizeable role in the Falcons' secondary prior to his injury, so his return could result in Dee Alford reverting to a depth role and special teams contributor.
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Ta'Quon Graham: Let go by Atlanta
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Graham was waived by the Falcons on Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
The Texas product appeared in just two games for the Falcons this season prior to his release, recording four total tackles across 56 defensive snaps. In a corresponding move, Atlanta signed kicker Zane Gonzalez to its active roster Wednesday.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Quiet in loss
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Elliss logged five tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
Elliss continues to occupy a key role in the Atlanta defense, as he logged 100 percent of defensive snaps for the seventh time in eight games this season. He turned in a quiet performance in the loss, and he's had a disappointing campaign relative to expectations by logging five or fewer tackles in five of eight matchups.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Multiple sacks in loss
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Dorlus logged four tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks and two tackles for loss in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
Dorlus' role has varied throughout the season, but he topped 50 percent of defensive snaps in Week 9 for the first time in his last three games. He responded with his highest tackle total of the campaign and at least one sack for the first time since Week 2. Despite the strong showing, Dorlus has limited IDP value.
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Falcons' Jalon Walker: Role ticks up
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Walker recorded five tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, two tackles for loss and a pass defensed in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
Walker saw his role expand, logging a career-best 65 percent and 44 total defensive snaps. He responded with two sacks -- his first since Week 2 -- while also racking up five tackles. Walker could be in for a big second half of his rookie season, particularly if the Falcons continue to give him more responsibility.
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Falcons' LaCale London: Gets after Maye
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London recorded five tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks and two tackles for loss in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots.
London returned from a three-game absence and logged a season-high 28 defensive snaps. He made good use of the opportunity by logging the first two sacks of his career. London is not particularly IDP relevant despite the strong showing.
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Falcons' Leonard Floyd: Questionable to return Sunday
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Floyd (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
The edge rusher did not record a stat before exiting. Arnold Ebiketie is his backup.
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Falcons' Jalon Walker: Returning to action Sunday
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Walker (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Walker missed the past two games due to a groin injury but will return to action Sunday after logging a trio of limited sessions during Week 9 prep. With Leonard Floyd (hamstring) also available, Walker may be in a rotation with Floyd, Arnold Ebiketie and fellow rookie James Pearce.
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Falcons' Leonard Floyd: Good to go Sunday
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Floyd (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Floyd didn't practice Wednesday but logged limited sessions Thursday and Friday before drawing a questionable tag. He's yet to miss a game this season, but his last sack came in Week 4 against Washington. Floyd may see slightly fewer snaps, as rookie Jalon Walker (groin) will be active after missing the past two games.
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Falcons' Jalon Walker: Could return Sunday
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Walker (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
The 2025 first-round pick from Georgia missed Atlanta's last two games due to a groin injury, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a chance to return Sunday. Walker has tallied 14 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, through his first five NFL games. If he's active in Week 9, he'll likely operate as one of the Falcons' top edge rushers.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Could play in Week 9
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Bates (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Bates was a limited practice participant all week after sustaining a knee injury in the Falcons' Week 8 loss to the Dolphins. He's yet to miss a game this season, recording 45 total tackles through Atlanta's first seven games. However, if Bates is sidelined in Week 9, expect Jordan Fuller to start alongside Xavier Watts in the Falcons' secondary.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Logs another limited practice
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Bates (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Bates sustained a knee injury during the Falcons' Week 8 loss against the Dolphins, but the veteran safety relayed after Thursday's practice that he feels confident that he'll be cleared to play against the Patriots on Sunday. Without the 2018 second-rounder, the Falcons would have to turn to either Jordan Fuller or DeMarcco Hellams to start at safety alongside Xavier Watts. Bates has tallied at least five tackles in six of the first seven games of the regular season, and his 45 stops is second most on the Falcons behind Kaden Elliss (48).
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Logs sack versus Dolphins
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Alford tallied five solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the Falcons' loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Alford was one of Atlanta's few bright spots during the loss, recording the team's lone sack of Tua Tagovailoa. Across seven games played, the 27-year-old has logged 24 tackles (19 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and an interception. He will look to add to his totals during the Week 9 matchup versus the Patriots.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Solid outing in loss
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Watts recorded four tackles (two solo) in Atlanta's loss versus the Dolphins on Sunday.
Watts had a solid outing, while playing every defensive snap for the Falcons during the blowout loss. The 23-year-old has gotten off to a strong start during his rookie season, racking up 41 tackles (25 solo) and two interceptions across his first seven games.
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Falcons' Jalon Walker: Returns to practice
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Walker (groin) was a limited participant in Atlanta's practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Walker managed to return to practice Wednesday after missing the last two games due to a groin injury. If the rookie first-round pick is able to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus New England, he should return to his role as one of the team's starting outside linebackers.
