The Falcons listed Pearce (back) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Pearce was reinstated by the NFL on Monday after serving an eight-game suspension. The 23-year-old is expected to play a big role at edge for the Falcons' defense but may be eased back into the lineup to start out.
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Falcons' Divine Deablo: Questionable for Week 9
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The Falcons listed Deablo (forearm) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Deablo was a limited participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. The 28-year-old has missed back-to-back games after suffering a forearm injury in Week 6 against Chicago. The sixth-year pro has 30 tackles (15 solo) and one pass breakup in six games this season.
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Falcons' Divine Deablo: Limited at walkthrough
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Deablo (forearm) was considered to be a limited participant at the Falcons' walkthrough practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official website reports.
Deablo has missed back-to-back games while nursing a forearm injury that he suffered in Week 6 against Chicago. The linebacker's ability to be limited Wednesday is a step in the right direction, but he will have two more opportunities to log a full practice and move past the forearm issue before Sunday's contest versus the Bengals.
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Falcons' Yasir Abdullah: Logs limited practice Wednesday
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Abdullah (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
The Falcons designated Abdullah for return to practice from their injured reserve list Tuesday, and he was able to actually get back on the practice field Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. He's eligible to be activated ahead of Sunday's game versus the Bengals, but he'll likely need to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to have a realistic chance to suit up in Week 9.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Estimated as full participant
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Bowman was estimated as a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Bowman hasn't played since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 6 against Chicago. Now with a full practice, the 23-year-old is on track to play Sunday against the Bengals. The second-year pro has six tackles (five solo) and two pass deflections in four games this season.
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Falcons' Yasir Abdullah: Gets clearance to practice again
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The Falcons designated Abdullah (hamstring) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Abdullah went to Atlanta's injured reserve list after hurting his hamstring back in Week 4 at New Orleans, but it now looks like he may be close to returning to game action. The transaction opens a 21-day window during which the Falcons can officially activate Abdullah from IR before they'd have to put him back on the shelf for the rest of the campaign.
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Falcons' Samson Ebukam: Placed on IR
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Ebukam (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Falcons on Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official website reports.
Ebukam suffered a hamstring injury in Week 9 versus the Buccaneers, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests as a result of the injury. In his absence, Za'Darius Smith is a top candidate to operate in a more prominent role at outside linebacker.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Back from suspension
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The NFL reinstated Pearce on Monday after he served his eight-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy, Darius Hayes of Sports Illustrated reports.
Pearce had to miss the first eight games of the season following an arrest back in February, but he's now back with the Falcons' active roster for Week 9. He projects to eventually play a big role on the edge during the second half of the campaign, but he might get eased back into things to start out.
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Falcons' Samson Ebukam: Won't play Week 9
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Ebukam (hamstring) has been ruled out for Atlanta's Week 9 matchup versus the Bengals, William McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Ebukam got hurt during Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay and could now be in danger of missing multiple games. In his absence, Za'Darius Smith and Charles Snowden will likely see increased playing time.
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Jared Ivey: Let go by Atlanta
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The Falcons waived Ivey on Monday, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Ivey had appeared in seven of Atlanta's first eight games of the campaign, logging eight tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks. The 24-year-old will now look for a new opportunity with another team.
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Falcons' Samson Ebukam: Unlikely to return vs. Tampa Bay
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Ebukam (hamstring) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Ebukam may have aggravated the same hamstring injury that he was dealing with earlier in the season. Za'Darius Smith, Charles Snowden and Jared Ivey are all in line for more defensive snaps.
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Falcons' Avieon Terrell: Cleared to return Sunday
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Terrell (back/illness) is active for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
Terrell didn't play in Week 8 versus the 49ers, his first absence of the 2026 campaign. He practiced in a limited capacity during the week but still couldn't avoid a questionable designation for the divisional meeting with the Buccaneers. However, Terrell now has the green light to return from the one-game layoff, which will likely result in less work for C.J. Henderson (groin) and Mike Ford.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Won't play against Bucs
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Bowman (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bowman was initially tagged as questionable after stringing together consecutive limited practices Thursday and Friday. However, he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery from a hamstring injury to play Sunday, so he'll end up being sidelined for a second consecutive game. Sydney Brown figures to see an uptick in defensive snaps in the absence of Bowman, whose next chance to play is Week 9 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 8.
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Falcons' Divine Deablo: Downgrades to out for Week 8
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Deablo (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Deablo was initially tagged as questionable after ending Week 8 prep with consecutive limited practices. He'll end up missing a second straight game due to a forearm injury, and his next chance to suit up is Week 9 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 8. Harold Perkins is the top candidate to start alongside Kendal Daniels at inside linebacker in Deablo's absence.
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Falcons' Anterio Thompson: Announces career-ending medical condition
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Thompson posted on social media this week that he was diagnosed with a genetic mutation on his spinal cord in early May and indicated that he was told he will "never play football again," Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
It's an awful situation for Thompson, who had been set for a chance to play in the NFL after being selected by the Falcons in the sixth round of April's draft. Atlanta has not said much about Thompson, who currently resides on the team's reserve/non-football injury list.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: No injury tag for Week 8
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Terrell (groin) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Terrell's practice reps Thursday were limited due to a groin injury that caused him to miss four games on injured reserve before returning for Week 7 against the 49ers. He was a full participant in Friday's practice, which was enough for him to avoid an injury tag for Sunday's contest. Terrell logged five tackles (one solo) and one pass defense in a 29-20 win over San Francisco.
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Falcons' C.J. Henderson: Good to go against Bucs
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Henderson (groin) does not have an injury designation against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Henderson was downgraded to a limited practice participant Thursday while tending to a groin injury, but his ability to practice in full Friday was enough for him to fade an injury tag ahead of Sunday's NFC South showdown. He's registered 31 tackles (27 solo), eight pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through six regular-season games.
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Falcons' Divine Deablo: Chance to return for Week 8
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Deablo (forearm) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Deablo ended Week 8 prep with back-to-back limited practices, and he has a chance to return from a one-game absence due to a forearm injury. If he's not cleared to play Sunday, then Harold Perkins would likely start alongside Kendal Daniels at inside linebacker.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Limited by groin injury Thursday
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Terrell (groin) was limited during Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Terrell recently returned for Sunday's win over the 49ers after missing four games while on injured reserve due to a groin injury. He practiced in full Wednesday, and while he was limited Thursday, the Falcons may just be playing it safe ahead of the Week 8 meeting with the Buccaneers. For now, Terrell should at least be considered questionable for that contest, though more clarity on his status will likely be revealed Friday.
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Falcons' Kendal Daniels: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Daniels (Achilles) was limited in Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Daniels practiced in full Wednesday, though after being downgraded to limited Thursday, there is concern he won't be on the field in Week 8 versus Tampa Bay. The 23-year-old is coming off the best performance of his career in the Week 7 win over the 49ers, garnering 11 tackles (nine solo) and one interception. His services will be needed even more if Divine Deablo (forearm) can't suit up once again. However, if Deablo and Daniels are both sidelined, Harold Perkins, Christian Harris and Josh Woods would likely be more involved.
