Injury Concerns Loom for Falcons Ahead of Seahawks Clash
The Atlanta Falcons are facing heightened anxiety as key players remain sidelined in practice leading up to their critical match against the Seattle Seahawks. On Thursday, neither defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus nor wide receiver Drake London took part in team activities, marking a second consecutive day of absence for both athletes.
Day-to-Day Status for Drake London
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris provided an update on London’s condition, stating that the wide receiver is still considered “day-to-day” as the team prepares for their Week 14 showdown. “We’ll kind of check him out, and he’ll do some running stuff with our people,” Morris remarked. He emphasized that while London would not participate in practice, the coaching staff is committed to ensuring his readiness for game day.
The uncertainty surrounding London’s availability creates a sense of tension among fans. Although it is possible he may miss this week’s game due to the lack of practice, there’s also a scenario where he could suit up despite not participating. “When he’s ready to go, we’ll put him out there,” Morris explained, reinforcing the team’s priority of player safety. “We won’t put him in harm’s way by any means.”
Dorlus and Other Injury Updates
Brandon Dorlus, who leads the Falcons in sacks this season, also finds himself at risk of missing a game for the first time this year. His absence from practice raises concerns about the team’s defensive lineup. Alongside Dorlus, defensive players David Onyemata and DeMarcco Hellams also did not practice on Thursday, adding to the Falcons’ injury woes.
In a further twist, linebacker Malik Verdon, who had been a full participant in recent practices, was not activated to the team’s 53-man roster and has been placed on the season-ending Non-Football Injury list. Special teams standout Josh Woods has not played since the Falcons’ trip to Berlin. Although he was a full participant on Wednesday, he regressed to limited participation on Thursday due to a hamstring issue.
Chris Lindstrom’s Foot Injury
Guard Chris Lindstrom, an All-Pro player, was absent from Wednesday’s injury report but was limited in Thursday’s practice due to a foot injury. He has consistently appeared on the injury report since suffering the injury in New England, yet has managed to maintain his availability on game days.
Injury Report Summary
As the Falcons gear up for their pivotal matchup against the Seahawks, the following is a summary of the current injury report from Thursday’s practice:
Full Participants:
N/A
Limited Participants:
ILB Josh Woods (hamstring)
G Chris Lindstrom (foot)
TE Feleipe Franks (calf)
Did Not Participate:
DL Brandon Dorlus (groin)
DL David Onyemata (foot)
S DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring)
WR Drake London (knee)
With kickoff approaching, the Falcons must navigate these injury concerns carefully, as they seek to secure a vital victory against their NFC rivals.
