Falcons See Positive Injury News on Daniels and Terrell

WHO:

atlantafalcons.com - Rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels returned to practice after a neck injury; head coach Kevin Stefanski said Daniels was “Doing a lot better.”

atlantafalcons.com - Cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. returned to practice while working back from a groin injury. He had spent the previous four games on injured reserve.

atlantafalcons.com - Cornerback C.J. Henderson practiced on a limited basis after a groin injury; he missed Atlanta’s game against the Chicago Bears.

atlantafalcons.com - Cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. and linebacker Divine Deablo did not practice, with hamstring and forearm injuries, respectively.

atlantafalcons.com - In A.J. Terrell’s absence, C.J. Henderson played outside corner opposite Mike Hughes; rookie Avieon Terrell, A.J.’s brother, started outside in Week 6, while Bowman handled slot corner duties.

atlantafalcons.com - A.J. Terrell has started 95 games for the Falcons. Last season, he recorded 12 pass defenses and two forced fumbles; each was his second-highest single-season total.

Heavy NFL - Rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels was injured while tackling Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland.

WHAT:

atlantafalcons.com - Daniels participated fully in Atlanta’s first practice after being carted off with a neck injury. Stefanski confirmed Daniels was not in the NFL concussion protocol.

atlantafalcons.com - Terrell’s return to practice began a 21-day period for Atlanta to add him to its active roster; otherwise, he would revert to injured reserve for the remainder of the season.

atlantafalcons.com - Stefanski said, “Not ruling anybody in or out at this point, up or down the roster.”

Heavy NFL - Daniels’ facemask struck Loveland’s right knee; Daniels’ jersey top had to be cut off to reposition his body.

WHERE:

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons practiced in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Terrell injured his groin against the Carolina Panthers, and Henderson injured his groin against the Baltimore Ravens.

Heavy NFL - Daniels was injured during Atlanta’s game against the Chicago Bears.

WHEN:

atlantafalcons.com - Terrell injured his groin in Week 2; Henderson sustained his injury in Week 5. Daniels, Bowman and Deablo were among the Falcons defenders injured or affected during Week 6.

atlantafalcons.com - Atlanta had two practices remaining before its game against the San Francisco 49ers.

WHY:

atlantafalcons.com - Terrell’s practice return followed his groin injury, while Henderson’s limited practice followed his own groin injury.

HOW:

atlantafalcons.com - Stefanski said players’ availability would be evaluated through the week: “some will practice, some will not,” and the team would “see how they do throughout the week.”

The Atlanta Falcons have encouraging news on defense, as rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels returned to full practice after a neck injury during the game against Chicago. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Daniels was doing a lot better and was not in the concussion protocol. Cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. also returned to practice while recovering from a groin injury that sidelined him for the previous four games. His return starts a 21-day window for Atlanta to add him to the active roster or place him back on injured reserve for the rest of the season. C.J. Henderson, who missed the Chicago game, practiced on a limited basis with a groin injury. Cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. and linebacker Divine Deablo did not practice because of hamstring and forearm injuries. The Falcons have two practices left before facing San Francisco, and Stefanski says availability will be assessed throughout the week.