Atlanta Falcons Injury Report: 5 ruled out for home opener so far
By Randy Gurzi
The Atlanta Falcons are set to debut their new home, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, this weekend, but so far 5 players have been ruled out due to injury
On Saturday the Atlanta Falcons will show off their new home in Preseason Week 3 action against the Arizona Cardinals. It’s the first game being played by the Dirty Birds in the brand new $1.6 billion venue.
With the game approaching word about who may not make it onto the field is getting out. So far wide receivers Julio Jones and Taylor Gabriel are a couple of maybes after missing the first two preseason games. Five other players have been dealing with issues and have all been ruled out.
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Ruled Out:
Devonta Freeman — Running back
Austin Pasztor — Offensive tackle
Damontae Kazee — Free Safety/Cornerback
Martin Ifedi — Defensive end
Blidi Wreh-Wilson — Cornerback
Freeman was recently signed to a new contract which made him the highest paid running back in terms of average salary. He played in Week 1 of the preseason, but has been in the concussion protocol since. Pasztor was recently signed by the team as an experienced swing tackle veteran, but has yet to contribute as he recovers from a pectoral injury.
Both Martin Ifedi and 2017 fifth-round pick Damontae Kazee out of San Diego State are dealing with ankle issues. Kazee came up a little slow in the last preseason game as he walked off the field. Ifedi has yet to suit up in a preseason game this summer. Wreh-Wilson is missing the game due to a hamstring injury.
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The third week is usually the dress rehearsal for most teams, and the Falcons have said they want their guys who they have questions about on the field. A couple of these players are bubble guys, which means the missed time could cost them dearly.