The Falcons’ Thursday injury report brought a mixed bag, but the biggest concern remains Brian Robinson Jr. The running back was the only Atlanta player who did not practice, leaving him in danger of missing a second straight game after sitting out last week’s win over the San Francisco 49ers because of a hamstring injury.
Even with 16 names on the report, the day leaned more toward progress than setbacks. Cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. and linebacker Divine Deablo were both back on the field after missing Wednesday’s session, with Bowman dealing with a hamstring issue and Deablo working through a forearm injury. Both were listed as limited, but their return points them in a better direction heading into Week 8.
Atlanta also added several new limited participants on Thursday. Rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels showed up with an Achilles issue, while defensive end Cameron Thomas, cornerbacks A.J.
Terrell and C.J. Henderson, and several others were all tagged with limited statuses.
The full Thursday report for the Falcons listed Brian Robinson as a DNP, while Kendal Daniels, A.J. Terrell, Divine Deablo, Billy Bowman Jr., C.J.
Henderson, Cameron Thomas, Za'Darius Smith, Samson Ebukam, LaCale London, Avieon Terrell, Olamide Zaccheaus, Jawaan Taylor, and Charles Snowden were limited. Beaux Collins and Cameron Williams were the only two players to log full participation.
Wednesday’s report had already shown the early shape of the week, with Bowman Jr., Deablo, Za'Darius Smith, and Robinson all sitting out, while Ebukam, London, Avieon Terrell, Zaccheaus, Jawaan Taylor, and Snowden were limited. Collins and Williams were full participants then as well.
The Buccaneers’ Wednesday report included running back Kenny Gainwell, tackle Luke Goedeke, and linebacker Josiah Trotter as non-participants, with linebacker Yaya Diaby and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limited. Quarterback Baker Mayfield and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. were both full participants. Their Thursday injury report had not yet been released.
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