Falcons Revamp Roster Before Week 8 Clash with Dolphins
The Atlanta Falcons are making significant roster adjustments ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. As they prepare for this crucial game, the team has announced changes influenced by recent injuries and strategic decisions.
Injuries Impacting the Falcons
Linebacker Divine Deablo has been placed on the injured reserve list due to a forearm injury sustained in last week’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers. His move to IR was anticipated following the injury. To fill this gap, the Falcons signed linebacker Ronnie Harrison off their practice squad.
Additionally, safety Jordan Fuller has been activated from the injured reserve list, adding depth to the defense. However, wide receiver Drake London has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday’s game. He was added to the injury report with a hip injury, raising concerns about his availability.
Practice Squad Elevations
In a bid to bolster the roster, the Falcons elevated two players from the practice squad for Week 8. Quarterback Easton Stick is set for his first elevation this season, likely stepping in as a backup for Kirk Cousins after Michael Penix Jr. was ruled out due to a knee bone bruise. Wide receiver Dylan Drummond has also been elevated to help compensate for the loss of Ray-Ray McCloud, who was released earlier this week.
Updated Roster for Week 8
Here’s the updated roster for the Falcons as they head into their game against the Dolphins:
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Quarterback (3) | Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins, Easton Stick (Elevated) |
| Running Back (3) | Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Nathan Carter |
| Wide Receiver (6) | Darnell Mooney, KhaDarel Hodge, Drake London, Jamal Agnew, Casey Washington, Dylan Drummond (Elevated) |
| Tight End (4) | Kyle Pitts, Feleipe Franks, Teagan Quitoriano, Charlie Woerner |
| Offensive Line (9) | Jovaughn Gwyn, Chris Lindstrom, Ryan Neuzil, Matthew Bergeron, Kyle Hinton, Jack Nelson, Jake Matthews, Elijah Wilkinson, Michael Jerrell |
| Defensive Line (7) | Brandon Dorlus, David Onyemata, LaCale London, Ta’Quon Graham, Zach Harrison, Ruke Orhorhoro, Sam Roberts |
| EDGE (5) | Jalon Walker, Arnold Ebiketie, James Pearce Jr., DeAngelo Malone, Leonard Floyd |
| Linebacker (4) | Ronnie Harrison, JD Bertrand, Josh Woods, Kaden Elliss |
| Cornerback (6) | Dee Alford, Mike Hughes, A.J. Terrell, Mike Ford, Billy Bowman Jr., Natrone Brooks |
| Safety (4) | Jessie Bates III, DeMarcco Hellams, Xavier Watts, Jordan Fuller |
Game Details
The Falcons will face the Miami Dolphins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Atlanta enters the matchup having secured victories in two of their last three games, while the Dolphins are looking to break a three-game losing streak.
As the Falcons revamp their roster, fans will be watching closely to see how these changes impact their performance on the field.
