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Falcons place starting CB A.J. Terrell Jr. (groin) on IR
- The Atlanta Falcons placed cornerback A.J. Terrell on injured reserve on Tuesday following a groin injury sustained in Sunday's loss to the Carolina Panthers, sidelining him until at least Week 7.
- Terrell, who turns 28 on Wednesday, left the first quarter after being evaluated for a concussion and cleared, but was ruled out with the groin injury. He signed a four-year, $81 million contract extension in 2024.
- The Falcons are working to sign cornerback Robert Longerbeam from the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad to address depth. Longerbeam, a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by Baltimore, provides immediate roster reinforcement.
- C.J. Henderson will start alongside Mike Hughes against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said he has no "angst" about the lineup change despite Terrell's absence.
- Atlanta faces compounding defensive losses preparing for Thursday Night Football, with defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand also on injured reserve and edge rusher James Pearce Jr. serving an eight-game suspension.
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Falcons Place CB A.J. Terrell On Injured Reserve With Groin Injury
The Atlanta Falcons placed star cornerback A.J. Terrell on injured reserve Tuesday with a groin injury, team announced. Terrell left Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers with an injury and did not return. He did not practice Monday ahead of the team’s Thursday Night Football game against the Green Bay Packers. Terrell was removed from […]
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