Falcons Announce Week 18 Status for Five Key Players

The Atlanta Falcons have announced their game status for key players ahead of their Week 18 clash with the New Orleans Saints. The matchup is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Player Updates for Week 18

• Trenton Gill: The Falcons elevated punter Trenton Gill from the practice squad. Gill joined the team on Thursday after being drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2022.
• Key Statistics: Over his career, Gill has punted in 42 games, achieving an average of 46.1 yards in his first two seasons with the Bears.
• Ailing Players: Cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr., defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro, and long snapper Liam McCullough have been listed as questionable due to illness.
• Injury Updates: Safety DeMarcco Hellams and defensive lineman Sam Roberts have been downgraded from questionable to out as they remain on injured reserve.

Injury Report Details

This week’s injury report for the Falcons includes:

• Questionable:
  • WR Darnell Mooney (knee)
  • WR Drake London (knee)
  • TE Kyle Pitts Sr. (knee)
  • CB A.J. Terrell Jr. (illness)
  • DL Ruke Orhorhoro (illness)
  • LS Liam McCullough (illness)
• Out:
  • CB Clark Phillips III (triceps/illness)
  • DL Brandon Dorlus (hamstring)
  • S DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring)
  • DL Sam Roberts (knee/ankle)

The Falcons will seek a strong performance against their division rivals, the Saints, as they finalize their roster ahead of the game.