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Derek Carr Concussion Protocol - Week 12
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr may not be ready to return this weekend against the Atlanta Falcons.
After suffering a concussion in the team's Week 10 loss against the Minnesota Vikings, Saints coach Dennis Allen told reporters on Monday that Carr remains in the league's concussion protocol.
If he were to remain there for Sunday, it would be Jameis Winston starting against the Falcons at 1 p.m. ET at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Taylor Heinicke Injury - Week 10
The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback carousel has continued in Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, as starter Taylor Heinicke has departed early with an injury.
Heinicke completed eight of 15 attempts for 55 yards and a touchdown while adding 34 yards on four scrambles through three quarters of action. The injury was officially labeled as a hamstring problem. Heinicke walked off slowly under his own power.
Desmond Ridder, who started the first eight games of the season, has replaced Heinicke with the Falcons trailing 22-17.
Sunday Inactives - Week 10
Falcons
CB Dee Alford (ankle)
WR Mack Hollins (ankle)
DL David Onyemata (ankle)
DL Joe Gaziano
OL Jovaughn Gwyn
DL Travis Bell
QB Logan Woodside (emergency third quarterback)
With Alford out, Mike Hughes and Clark Phillips III are expected to see a bulk of the action at nickel corner.
Cardinals
OL Trystan Colon (calf)
RB Emari Demercado (toe)
OL D.J. Humphries (ankle)
LB Ezekiel Turner (hamstring)
OL Doug Kramer Jr.
TE Blake Whiteheart
S Qwuantrezz Knight
Both quarterback Kyler Murray and running back James Conner will play, as expected.
K.J. Osborn Injury - Week 9
Minnesota Vikings receiver K.J. Osborn caught a pass against the Atlanta Falcons, but fell down with an apparent head or neck injury.
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He was able to walk to the cart on his own power and was carted off the field.
The Falcons hold an 11-3 lead against the Vikings midway through the second quarter.
Sunday Inactives - Week 9
Falcons
WR Drake London (groin)
FB Keith Smith (concussion)
S DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring)
QB Logan Woodside (emergency third quarterback)
OL Jovaughn Gwyn
DL Travis Bell
DL Joe Gaziano
Vikings
S Dean Lowry (groin)
OL Chris Reed (foot)
OL Christian Darrisaw (groin)
WR Jalen Nailor (hamstring)
S Lewis Cine
RB Kene Nwangwu
TE Nick Muse
Friday Injury Report - Week 9
The Atlanta Falcons will be without one of their top targets this weekend against the Minnesota Vikings.
The team announced that receiver Drake London would not play this weekend with a groin injury suffered last week against the Tennessee Titans.
The Falcons will also be without rookie safety Demarcco Hellams (hamstring) and fullback Keith Smith (concussion).
Sunday Inactives - Week 8
Falcons
CB Clark Phillips III
LB Tae Davis
OL Jovaughn Gwyn
DL Albert Huggins
DL Joe Gaziano
P Pat O’Donnell
QB Logan Woodside (3rd QB)
Titans
QB Ryan Tannehill
CB Roger McCreary
TE Josh Whyle
OLB Caleb Murphy
WR Colton Dowell
OLB Rashad Weaver
OL Jaelyn Duncan
Ryan Tannehill OUT - Week 8
The Tennessee Titans are ruling out quarterback Ryan Tannehill for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
According to Titans insider Jim Wyatt, Tennessee is looking to play both Malik Willis and second-round rookie Will Levis with Tannehill unable to go.
NFL Probing Falcons on Bijan Robinson Health - Week 7
The Atlanta Falcons didn't list any injury designation for rookie running back Bijan Robinson. Yet, the No. 8 overall pick was dealing with an illness and was limited to just one carry for three yards in Atlanta's Week 7 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the NFL is asking the Falcons injury-report compliance questions. If the Falcons are found to not report any injuries, they could face discipline from the league.
Sunday Inactives - Week 7
Falcons
QB Logan Woodside (emergency third quarterback)
DL Joe Gaziano
DL Albert Huggins
DL Eli Ankou
CB Clark Phillips III
TE John FitzPatrick
OL Jovaughn Gwyn
Buccaneers
DL Patrick O'Connor
CB Derrek Pitts
OT Brandon Walton
OLB Markees Watts
TE David Wells
Tampa Bay listed two players - defensive tackle Vita Vea (foot) and linebacker Anthony Nelson (concussion) - as questionable, but both will suit up Sunday.
Thursday Injury Report - Week 7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea did not practice Thursday with a foot injury after being limited on Wednesday.
While he has yet to be ruled out for Sunday's game, his status is in doubt after regressing during practice.
The Falcons and Bucs kick off at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Sunday Inactives - Week 6
Falcons
QB Logan Woodside (emergency third quarterback)
CB Clark Phillips III
OL Kyle Hinton
DL Eli Ankou
DL Ta'Quon Graham
TE John FitzPatrick
DL Joe Gaziano
Of note, newly acquired WR Van Jefferson is active for Atlanta in his debut.
Commanders
CB Christian Holmes
OT Charles Leno
DE KJ Henry
OG Chris Paul
TE Curtis Paul
WR Mitchell Tinsley
Justin Jefferson on IR
The Minnesota Vikings are placing receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve, meaning he will miss the next four games, including the contest against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 9.
Jefferson strained his right hamstring in Minnesota's Week 5 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Sunday Inactives - Week 5
Falcons
DL Ta’Quon Graham
WR Zay Malone
DL Joe Gaziano
LB Andre Smith Jr.
OL Jovaughn Gwyn
QB Logan Woodside (emergency third quarterback)
Texans
DB Shaquill Griffin
DB Tavierre Thomas
QB Case Keenum
LB Garret Wallow
RB Dare Ogunbowale
LB Christian Harris
OT Josh Jones
Sunday Inactives - Week 4
Falcons
WR Josh Ali
QB Logan Woodside (emergency third quarterback)
OL Jovaughn Gwyn
DL Joe Gaziano
DL Albert Huggins
DB Clark Phillips III
Patterson missed the first three games of the season but will debut Sunday in London.
Jaguars
WR Zay Jones
LB Devin Lloyd
DB Antonio Johnson
WR Elijah Cooks
WR Antonio Johnson
Jacksonville entered with three players - Agnew offensive tackle Anton Harrison, defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi - designated as questionable; only Agnew is unable to play.
Saturday Practice Squad Elevations - Week 4
Falcons
Defensive tackle Timmy Horne was elevated to the 53-man roster for the second consecutive week.
Jaguars
Receiver Jacob Harris was brought up from the practice squad with wideouts Zay Jones (out) and Jamal Agnew (questionable) battling injuries entering the game.
Sunday Inactives - Week 3
Falcons
RB Cordarrelle Patterson
CB Clark Phillips III
DL Joe Gaziano
DL Albert Huggins
OL Isaiah Prince
OL Jovaughn Gwyn
QB Logan Woodside (emergency third quarterback)
Jeff Okudah will play for the Falcons in his return to Detroit; Phillips III, the rookie fourth-round pick, is a healthy scratch as a result.
Lions
CB Emmanuel Moseley
RB David Montgomery
S Kerby Joseph
OL Taylor Decker
OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai
DL Brodric Martin
Star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is active for the Lions, a big boost for an offense already without several key players.
Friday Injury Report - Week 3
Falcons
RB Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) was limited in practice and is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday.
OLB Bud Dupree (illness) did not practice.
CB Jeff Okudah (foot) practiced fully and is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday.
Lions
OL Frank Ragnow (toe) practiced fully and is expected to play Sunday.
WR Josh Reynolds (groin) practiced fully and is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday.
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (toe) practiced fully and is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday.
OT Taylor Decker (ankle) did not practice and is OUT for Sunday.
DB Kerby Joseph (hip) did not practice and is OUT for Sunday.
DB Emmanuel Moseley (knee/hamstring) did not practice and is OUT for Sunday.
OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) did not practice and is OUT for Sunday.
RB David Montgomery (thigh) did not practice and is DOUBTFUL for Sunday.
Thursday Injury Report - Week 3
Falcons
RB Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) did not practice.
OLB Bud Dupree (illness) did not practice.
CB Jeff Okudah (foot) practiced fully.
Lions
OL Frank Ragnow (toe) did not practice.
WR Josh Reynolds (groin) was limited in practice.
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (toe) was limited in practice.
OT Taylor Decker (ankle) did not practice.
DB Kerby Joseph (hip) did not practice.
DB Emmanuel Moseley (knee/hamstring) did not practice.
OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) did not practice.
RB David Montgomery (thigh) did not practice.
Wednesday Injury Report - Week 3
Falcons
CB Jeff Okudah (foot) practiced fully.
DE Calais Campbell (rest) did not practice.
LB Troy Andersen (concussion) practiced fully.
Lions
WR Josh Reynolds (groin) was limited in practice.
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (toe) did not practice.
OT Taylor Decker (ankle) did not practice.
DB Kerby Joseph (hip) did not practice.
DB Emmanuel Moseley (knee/hamstring) did not practice.
OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) did not practice.
RB David Montgomery (thigh) did not practice.
Tuesday Injury Update - Week 3
The Detroit Lions will be without a paid of key defenders this weekend when they host the Atlanta Falcons. Per NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Lions are placing defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and defensive end James Houston on injured reserve.
The Falcons visit the Lions at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Ford Field.
Monday Injury Update - Week 3
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery left Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Montgomery is expected to take "a couple weeks" to heal his quad injury.
This means Montgomery will likely miss the Week 3 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Rookie Jahmyr Gibbs would likely draw the start should Montgomery miss time.
Sunday Inactives - Week 2
Falcons
- LB Troy Andersen
- QB Logan Woodside (will dress and is available as part of NFL's new rule)
- CB Jeff Okudah
- OL Jovaughn Gwyn
- WR Josh Ali
- RB Cordarrelle Patterson
- DL Joe Gaziano
Packers
- WR Christian Watson
- RB Aaron Jones
- OT David Bakhtiari
- S Anthony Johnson Jr.
- S Zayne Anderson
- LB Brenton Cox Jr.
- OT Caleb Jones
Thursday Injury Report - Week 2
Falcons
CB Jeff Okudah (foot) was limited in practice.
RB Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) practiced fully.
LB Troy Andersen (concussion) did not practice.
Packers
OT David Bakhtiari (knee) did not practice.
WR Romeo Doubs (hamstring) was limited in practice.
LB Rashan Gary (knee) was limited in practice.
OL Elgton Jenkins (knee) was limited in practice.
DB Anthony Johnson Jr. (knee) was a full participant in practice.
RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) did not practice.
LB Quay Walker (concussion) was limited in practice.
WR Christian Watson (hamstring) did not practice.
Wednesday Injury Report - Week 2
Packers
OT David Bakhtiari (knee) did not practice.
WR Romeo Doubs (hamstring) was limited in practice.
LB Rashan Gary (knee) was limited in practice.
OL Elgton Jenkins (knee) was limited in practice.
DB Anthony Johnson Jr. (knee) was a full participant in practice.
RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) did not practice.
LB Quay Walker (concussion) did not practice.
WR Christian Watson (hamstring) did not practice.
Falcons
CB Jeff Okudah (foot) practiced after missing Sunday's game.
RB Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) practiced after missing Sunday's game.
TE Jonnu Smith (rest) did not practice.
DE Calais Campbell (rest) did not practice.
LB Troy Andersen (concussion) did not practice.
Sunday Inactives - Week 1
Falcons
- CB Jeff Okudah (ankle)
- RB Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh)
- CB Mike Hughes
- OL Jovaughn Gwyn
- WR Josh Ali
- TE John FitzPatrick
- QB Logan Woodside (will dress and is available as part of NFL's new rule)
The Falcons received positive news on receiver KhaDarel Hodge, who suffered an ankle injury in the second preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals and missed multiple weeks thereafter. Hodge was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday and is evidently good to go.
The same can't be said for Patterson, as he'll have to miss the season opener after being a limited participant throughout this week. Atlanta elevated running back and kick returner Godwin Igwebuike from the practice squad, likely with the idea of mimicking Patterson's responsibilities.
Hughes' status entering the week was uncertain as he was battling a hip flexor injury, but he wasn't listed on the injury report entering the day.
With Ali inactive, the Falcons will be carrying only four receivers.
Panthers
- WR D.J. Chark (hamstring)
- CB D'Shawn Jamison
- LB Claudin Cherelus
- OG Nash Jensen
Carolina will have receiver Adam Thielen, who entered the day questionable with an ankle injury.
Saturday Practice Squad Elevations - Week 1
Falcons
TE Parker Hesse will be available, possibly as a replacement for WR KhaDarel Hodge (ankle).
DB Natrone Brooks will be available, likely as a replacement for CB Jeff Okudah (foot).
Friday Injury Report - Week 1
Falcons
WR KhaDarel Hodge (ankle) was a full participant in practice, but was ruled QUESTIONABLE for Sunday.
CB Jeff Okudah (foot) did not practice, and was ruled OUT for Sunday.
RB Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) was limited in practice, but was ruled QUESTIONABLE for Sunday.
Panthers
WR D.J. Chark (hamstring) was a full participant in practice, but was ruled OUT for Sunday.
DT DeShawn Williams (illness) was a full participant in practice. He will play Sunday.
DB Sam Franklin Jr. (knee) was limited in practice. He will play Sunday.
WR Terrace Marshall Jr. (back) was limited in practice. He will play Sunday.
WR Adam Thielen (ankle) was limited in practice, but was ruled QUESTIONABLE for Sunday.
Thursday Injury Report - Week 1
Falcons
WR KhaDarel Hodge (ankle) was limited in practice
CB Jeff Okudah (foot) did not practice.
RB Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) was limited in practice.
Panthers
WR D.J. Chark (hamstring) did not practice.
DT DeShawn Williams (illness) was a full participant in practice.
DB Sam Franklin Jr. (knee) was limited in practice.
WR Terrace Marshall Jr. (back) was limited in practice.
WR Adam Thielen (ankle) did not practice.
Wednesday Injury Report - Week 1
Falcons
WR KhaDarel Hodge (ankle) was limited in practice.
CB Jeff Okudah (foot) did not practice.
RB Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) was limited in practice.
TE Jonnu Smith (rest) did not practice.
Panthers
WR D.J. Chark (hamstring) did not practice.
DT DeShawn Williams (illness) did not practice.
DB Sam Franklin Jr. (knee) was limited in practice.
WR Terrace Marshall Jr. (back) was limited in practice.
WR Adam Thielen (ankle) was limited in practice.