Atlanta Falcons: Fan favorite player has been designated to return

One of Desmond Ridder’s favorite targets in the preseason and a fan favorite has been designated to return for the Atlanta Falcons.

The former Maryland lacrosse star has been on injured reserve since October 22nd after he sustained a groin injury.

Atlanta Falcons favorite Jared Bernhardt designated to return from IR

Jared Bernhardt was one of the main preseason standouts for the Atlanta Falcons and a player that rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder had clear trust in. However, he received very little action prior to the groin injury that kept him sidelined for a little over two months.

He has only seen nine snaps in the regular season and has yet to record a catch. The Falcons have now designated him to return and now that Desmond Ridder is the starting quarterback, we may get to see Bernhardt a little more.

Not to mention, the Falcons are eliminated from the playoffs, so their main goal in their final two games is to find out what they have in certain players. It is a prime opportunity to see what the undrafted rookie receiver can do.

It has been clear that Ridder doesn’t have much chemistry with any receiver not named Drake London. Again, Bernhardt was one of his favorite targets in the preseason, so connect the dots and the Falcons might give the rookie receiver significant snaps.

However, while the Falcons have designated Bernhardt to return, that doesn’t mean he will be available for either of the final two games. He will be able to practice and the team has 21 days to activate him officially. Obviously, 21 days from now will be after the end of the season for the Atlanta Falcons.

Hopefully, he will be healthy for at least the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because I think we all want to see what he is capable of doing in the regular season.