The first practice report of the week.
It’s a new week, as the Atlanta Falcons begin preparation to host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Since it’s the start of the week, we received a first look at the health of both teams, and there are a bunch of injuries both squads are dealing with. Let’s take a look.
You can expect to see the injury reports here every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Atlanta Falcons
Full Participation
• N/A
Limited Participation
• LB Troy Andersen (knee)
• C Drew Dalman (ankle)
• LB Kaden Elliss (knee)
• CB Antonio Hamilton Sr. (back)
• LB Matthew Judon (rest)
• S Justin Simmons (hamstring)
• DE James Smith-Williams (rest)
Did Not Practice
• LB JD Bertrand (concussion)
• RG Chris Lindstrom (knee)
• DL Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle)
Dallas Cowboys
Full Participation
• CB Caelen Carson (shoulder)
• DL Jordan Phillips (wrist)
Limited Participation
• LB Eric Kendricks (shoulder)
Did Not Practice
• K Brandon Audrey (jury duty)
• CB DaRon Bland (foot)
• CB Trevon Diggs (calf)
• DT Linval Joseph (back)
• OL Zack Martin (shoulder)
• DE Micah Parsons (ankle)
• LB Nick Vigil (foot)
Looking at the Falcons, the most notable bit of news is that right guard Chris Lindstrom was held out of practice with a knee injury. We will keep an eye on this heading into Thursday. Also, center Drew Dalman looks like he’s close to returning to game action, as he was limited to start the week. We’re not likely to see Orhorhoro this week.
The Cowboys had a bunch of players absent to begin the week. Some notables to watch out for this week is corner Trevon Diggs, pass rusher Micah Parsons, and guard Zack Martin. If any or all of those three were to miss Sunday’s game, that would be a big blow for Dallas. The team is hoping to get back DaRon Bland, but he did not practice on Wednesday.