In terms of overall health, things are looking good for the Atlanta Falcons heading into their Week 17 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
Starting left guard Elijah Wilkinson returned to the practice field on Thursday following his Wednesday absence. Wilkinson was a full participant, but a few other players, including running back Cordarrelle Patterson (rest), did not practice on Thursday.
Offensive lineman Chuma Edoga and tight end Feleipe Franks were out again, while safety Jovante Moffatt was limited. Check out the team’s full Thursday injury report below.
Player | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
Cordarrelle Patterson | Rest | – | DNP | ||
Chuma Edoga | Knee | DNP | DNP | ||
Feleipe Franks | Concussion | DNP | DNP | ||
Jovante Moffatt | Calf | – | LP | ||
Elijah Wilkinson | Calf | DNP | FP |
Wilkinson, who unexpectedly won the starting left guard job out of training camp, is one of 23 Falcons players set to hit free agency in the 2023 NFL offseason.
Outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter, right tackle Kaleb McGary and inside linebacker Rashaan Evans are other notable players whose contracts are up at the end of the season.