Falcons' Injury Woes Continue as All-Pro Defender Lands on IR
Atlanta gets hit with another injury as their top cornerback lands on injured reserve just two weeks into the season.
The Atlanta Falcons continue to struggle with injuries as another star player, cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr., was placed on injured reserve (IR) with a groin issue. This follows a tumultuous start to the season where the team lost two of their top edge rushers, Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr., due to ACL injuries and suspensions, respectively.
Defensively, the Falcons also lost defensive tackle Da Shawn Hand to an injury before the first game. On the offensive side, Michael Penix Jr. missed the first two games due to his own ACL tear, while Tua Tagovailoa was out with an oblique injury. As of now, Atlanta sits at 0-2, facing tough road games against the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints.
With Terrell's addition to IR, the Falcons now face a challenging stretch of games against four formidable offenses, including the Ravens and Bears.
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