Latest injury report for Falcons vs. Panthers, Week 1
The Atlanta Falcons released their first injury report on Wednesday ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Two players, including cornerback Jeff Okudah and tight end Jonnu Smith did not practice. Running back Cordarrelle Patterson and wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge were limited. Check out Wednesday's injury report below: PlayerInjuryWednesdayCB Jeff OkudahAnkleDNPTE Jonnu […]
The Atlanta Falcons released their first injury report on Wednesday ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
Two players, including cornerback Jeff Okudah and tight end Jonnu Smith did not practice. Running back Cordarrelle Patterson and wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge were limited.
Check out Wednesday's injury report below:
| Player | Injury | Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
CB Jeff Okudah | Ankle | DNP |
TE Jonnu Smith | Rest | DNP |
“J” Cordarrelle Patterson | Thigh | LP |
WR KhaDarel Hodge | Ankle | LP |
KEY: DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related
Injury report observations:
- Prior to Wednesday's practice, Patterson had been sidelined with a soft-tissue injury since mid-August.
- Okudah has been nursing an ankle injury since Aug. 5. Falcons HC Arthur Smith told reporters on Wednesday that Okudah was "getting close" to returning.
- Hodge had also been out with an ankle injury he sustained during Atlanta's second preseason game.
- Smith gets a rest day a seasoned veteran, which Patterson also will typically get throughout the season.
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