Atlanta Falcons Announce Week 18 Inactives Against New Orleans Saints
The Atlanta Falcons announced their final roster for Week 18 against the New Orleans Saints. This decision comes after evaluating several players listed as questionable due to injuries and illnesses.
Active Players for the Falcons
Head coach Raheem Morris reported positive news regarding wide receivers Drake London and Darnell Mooney, along with tight end Kyle Pitts. All three players were cleared to participate in the critical season finale.
Players with Illnesses Cleared to Play
- Cornerback A.J. Terrell
- Defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro
- Long snapper Liam McCullough
These players successfully overcame recent illnesses and will be active in the matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Notable Inactives
The Falcons also communicated their inactives for the game:
- Defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus was officially ruled out early in the week due to a hamstring injury
- Inside linebacker Ronnie Harrison was downgraded to out due to illness
The situation regarding Dorlus was particularly concerning, as initial assessments raised fears of a knee injury. Fortunately, further evaluations showed that Dorlus would only miss a few weeks.
Other Players’ Conditions
Quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive lineman David Onyemata experienced symptoms early on game day. However, both players were not assigned any game designations and are set to compete against the Saints.
This matchup is crucial for both teams as they close out their seasons, and the Falcons’ roster decisions will play a significant role in the outcome.
