Latest injury report for Falcons vs. Packers on Thursday

The Atlanta Falcons could be without starting linebacker Troy Andersen when they take on the Green Bay Packers this Sunday.  Andersen, who entered concussion protocol on Tuesday, did not practice for the second day in a row.  Other than Andersen, the Falcons are looking healthy.  Take a look at the Thursday's updated injury report below:  […]

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The Atlanta Falcons could be without starting linebacker Troy Andersen when they take on the Green Bay Packers this Sunday. 

Andersen, who entered concussion protocol on Tuesday, did not practice for the second day in a row. 

Other than Andersen, the Falcons are looking healthy. 

Take a look at the Thursday's updated injury report below: 

PlayerInjuryWednesdayThursday

LB Troy Andersen

Concussion

DNP

DNP

DE Calais Campbell

Rest

DNP

TE Jonnu Smith

Rest

DNP

RB Cordarrelle Patterson

Thigh

FP

FP

CB Jeff Okudah

Foot

LP

LP

KEY: DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related

Injury report observations:

  • Andersen is in concussion protocol and must be cleared in order to return to practice.
  • HC Arthur Smith said during Monday's presser that Okudah was "trending in the right direction", which was proven once again, despite being limited. 
  • Smith and Campbell were back after a rest day. 
  • Patterson practiced in full after being limited all of last week. 
  • And the Falcons will wear their red throwback helmets this week. 

As for the Packers, starting linebacker Quay Walker, returned from concussion protocol, though he was limited in practice. Two other starters, wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) and running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday. 


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