The Falcons are heading into the weekend with a few notable names showing up on the injury report - and while none of the updates are panic-button worthy yet, there are some developments worth watching.
Tight end Kyle Pitts was a late addition to Friday’s practice report with a knee issue, logging limited participation. Pitts has been a steady presence all season, hauling in 80 catches for 854 yards and five touchdowns across 15 games.
He’s played in 87 percent of Atlanta’s offensive snaps, which speaks volumes about both his durability and his importance in the Falcons’ scheme. If this knee issue lingers, it could have ripple effects on how the offense operates, especially in the red zone where Pitts has been one of their more reliable targets.
On the defensive side, the Falcons added two linemen to the report: Ruke Orhorhoro and Sam Roberts, both dealing with knee injuries - with Roberts also managing an ankle issue. They were limited in Friday’s session.
For Roberts, this marks his first day back in practice as part of the 21-day window to return from injured reserve. It’s a positive step, but the team will be cautious as they ramp him up.
Elsewhere, wide receiver Drake London continues to manage a knee injury and was limited again. London’s presence on the field is crucial - not just as a vertical threat, but for the attention he commands from opposing secondaries. His status will be something to track closely as game day approaches.
Rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was also limited with a neck issue. Pearce has shown flashes of promise this season, and his availability could be key for a Falcons pass rush that’s looking to generate more consistent pressure down the stretch.
There was at least one encouraging update: wide receiver Teagan Quitoriano, who had been listed as limited earlier in the week with a hamstring injury, was upgraded to a full participant on Friday. It’s a good sign for his availability, especially with other pass catchers banged up.
For now, the Falcons have a handful of players in that gray area - not ruled out, but not fully healthy either. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, how these injury situations evolve over the next 48 hours could play a big role in shaping the Falcons' game plan and, potentially, their postseason hopes.