The Atlanta Falcons are more banged up than usual heading into Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but they received some good news regarding the status of cornerback A.J. Terrell.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Terrell has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and is expected to play this weekend. With three starters — Nate Landman, Kaleb McGary and David Onyemata — ruled out for Week 14, having Terrell is a big win for this Falcons team.
Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play Sunday vs. the Buccaneers.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 9, 2023
Jets running back Breece Hall was fined $43,709 for the hit on Terrell that led to the concussion, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network.
Here’s another angle on the play that led to the biggest fine of the week: a $43,709 tab for Breece Hall, who makes $61,931 a week on his rookie contract. The latest running back to pay a steep price. https://t.co/dYdlOctTKk pic.twitter.com/In3h2A8ute
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 9, 2023
Cornerback Jeff Okudah’s status is questionable, along with Mike Hughes and wide receiver Mack Hollins. Check out the team’s complete injury report and updated 53-man roster for Sunday’s game in Atlanta.
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