Trice (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Trice is now in line to miss all of Atlanta's 2025 campaign due to a knee injury originally sustained in the 2024 preseason. The 2024 third-round pick from Washington has still yet to make his NFL debut. While he remains sidelined for the remainder of the season, expect Jalon Walker, James Pearce and Leonard Floyd to handle the Falcons' top pass-rush duties.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Out for the year
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Harrison (knee) won't return this season, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Harrison was placed on the injured reserve list in late November due to a knee issue likely sustained in the Week 7 loss to the 49ers. He played in just seven games this season, recording 22 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defensed. LaCale London will likely remain one of the Falcons' top defensive ends while Harrison is sidelined for the remainder of the season.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Won't return this season
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Andersen (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The 2022 second-round pick from Montana State was placed on the Falcons' reserve/PUP list in late August and won't play a single game in 2025. Andersen has struggled to stay healthy over the past three seasons, appearing in just nine regular-season games since 2023. Expect Kaden Elliss and Divine Deablo to handle Atlanta's first-team linebacker duties for the remainder of the year.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Out for Week 16
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Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that Hughes (ankle) will miss Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
The veteran cornerback has already been ruled out for the Week 16 contest after sustaining an ankle sprain in Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers. Hughes is a crucial part of the Falcons secondary, recording 51 total tackles and seven passes defensed and one interception in 12 appearances this season.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Notches sack in Week 15
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Dorlus recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.
The second-year pro from Oregon returned from a one-game absence Thursday and made his impact felt, taking down Baker Mayfield in the third quarter. Dorlus has appeared in 13 games for the Falcons this season, recording 25 total tackles, including 7.0 sacks. He's expected to remain one of Atlanta's top pass rushers in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Falcons' James Pearce: Extends sack streak Thursday
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Pearce recorded three total tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two passes defensed during Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.
Pearce was one of five Falcons to get after the quarterback during Thursday's divisional win, bringing down Baker Mayfield in the first and second quarters. The 2025 first-round pick from Tennessee is beginning to emerge as a potential Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate, having recorded at least one full sack in each of Atlanta's last six games. His next opportunity to rush the passer will likely come in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Falcons' Dee Alford: Picks off Mayfield in Week 15
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Alford recorded three total tackles (all solo) and one interception in Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.
Alford nabbed a crucial fourth-quarter interception that set up a Falcons touchdown and pulled the game within one score Thursday. He's been an integral part of Atlanta's secondary this season, tallying 56 total tackles, 10 passes defensed, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble across 13 appearances. The Tusculum product is expected to continue operating as the team's top slot corner in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Falcons' Xavier Watts: Leading tackler in win
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Watts posted nine total tackles (five solo) during Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.
Watts led Atlanta's defense in total tackles, tallying nine or more stops for the third time this season in Thursday's divisional win. The 2025 third-round pick from Notre Dame has had an impressive rookie campaign, recording 79 total tackles and seven passes defensed, including three interceptions, through 14 appearances. He's expected to continue starting alongside Jessie Bates in the Falcons' secondary in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Solid outing in win
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Elliss tallied six total tackles (all solo) during Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.
The 30-year-old linebacker has now posted six or more stops in eight of the Falcons' last nine games. Elliss has appeared in all 14 of Atlanta's contests this season, recording a team-leading 94 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, four passes defensed, with one interception, and one forced fumble. He's likely to remain one of the Falcons' top tacklers in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Logs eight stops vs. Tampa Bay
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Bates recorded eight total tackles (six solo) during Thursday night's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.
After recording just six total tackles in the Falcons' previous two games, Bates returned to his usual output in Thursday's win. The veteran safety finished with the second-most tackles on Atlanta's defense, trailing Xavier Watts' nine-stop performance. Bates has played in all 14 of the Falcons' games this season, recording 85 total tackles, four passes defensed, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble. He's expected to remain one of the team's top defensive playmakers in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Cleared for TNF
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Dorlus (groin) is active for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Dorlus was sidelined by a groin injury in Week 14, but he logged limited practices ahead of Thursday's game against Tampa Bay. That will be enough for him to suit up, and he should serve as one of Atlanta's top pass rushers.
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Falcons' Jalon Walker: Set to play against Tampa
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Walker (quadriceps) is active for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Walker practiced in limited fashion throughout the week after exiting Atlanta's Week 14 loss early due to a quad injury. Even with the short turnaround, Walker will be able to suit up against Tampa Bay and should play around half of the team's defensive snaps.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Cleared for Week 15 matchup
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Onyemata (foot) is active for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Onyemata was limited by a foot injury throughout the week, but he was able to practice each day. That's enough for him to suit up in Week 15 against Tampa Bay, and he should play a fairly significant role along Atlanta's defensive line.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Listed as questionable
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Dorlus (groin) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Dorlus logged a trio of limited practices from Monday to Wednesday, so it looks as though he'll have a fair chance to take the field versus Tampa Bay on Thursday. He wasn't able to suit up Week 14 against the Seahawks due to his groin injury. If Dorlus is unable to play Thursday, however, Elijah Garcia will stand to handle an expanded depth role on defense.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Questionable to face Buccaneers
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Onyemata (foot) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Onyemata logged another limited practice Wednesday. He was able to play through his foot issue versus Seattle in Week 14, though that resulted in Onyemata handling a season-low 46 percent of defensive snaps, across which he tallied just two assisted tackles.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Good to go for TNF
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Terrell (neck) does not carry an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Terrell was listed as a limited participant during Tuesday's walkthrough practice, but he upgraded to full activity levels Wednesday. The standout cornerback will be available for Thursday's divisional matchup on the road against Tampa Bay. Across 11 regular season-appearances so far, Terrell has tallied 52 tackles (36 solo), eight passes defensed and one forced fumble.
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Falcons' Divine Deablo: Registers six stops
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Deablo recorded six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks.
Deablo has posted 22 tackles (17 solo) over the last three games since returning from injury. Still, his tackle count overall this season has been low with just 5.1 per game, but he should remain an every-snap linebacker for the fantasy playoffs against the Buccaneers, Cardinals and Rams.
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Falcons' Kaden Elliss: Tallies six stops
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Elliss posted six tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks.
Elliss is in his third season with the Falcons and is on track for 100 tackles once again, as he sits with 88 tackles (49 solo) through 13 games. The 2019 seventh-round pick has added four pass breakups, 3.5 sacks and an interception. He should be a sturdy fantasy option moving forward.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Estimated as limited again Tuesday
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Dorlus (groin) was deemed a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough.
Dorlus was also estimated as limited for Monday's walkthrough. He didn't play Sunday against the Seahawks due to a groin issue, and with a quick turnaround ahead of Thursday's battle against the Bucs, he's in danger of missing a second straight game. However, Dorlus' status for that contest should become more clear with Wednesday's practice report.
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Falcons' David Onyemata: Still tending to foot issue
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Onyemata (foot) was a limited participant during the Falcons' walkthrough practice Tuesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Onyemata was able to play through his foot problem in Week 14 versus the Seahawks, but it's still bothering him as Atlanta is starting preparation for Week 15. As long as he's able to practice Wednesday, he should still be considered likely to play Thursday at Tampa Bay.
