DENVER — The Falcons' Week 11 inactives list showcased no real surprises as Atlanta faces the Denver Broncos on the road Sunday. Because of how many Falcons players were ruled out Friday — when the game report was released — the list itself was as expected, with players like nickel Dee Alford (hamstring), cornerback Mike Hughes (neck) and tight end Charlie Woerner (concussion) showing up on the list.
Most of the Falcons-related roster moves that will impact Sunday's game actually happened Saturday afternoon.
As a refresher: The Falcons activated center Drew Dalman and outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter from injured reserve. In simultaneous moves, the organization placed defensive linemen Ta'Quon Graham (pectoral) and James Smith-Williams (tibia) on injured reserve, while signing cornerback Natrone Brooks to the 53-man roster to account for depth in the secondary.
The most notable development is that rookie defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus is active for the first time this season. With Graham and Smith-Williams on injured reserve, the Falcons saw fit to keep Dorlus on the active game day roster for assistance in depth. Dorlus was the Falcons' No. 109 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after spending his college years at Oregon.
Here is the full list of Falcons inactives for Week 11:
CB Dee Alford
CB Mike Hughes
CB Antonio Hamilton Sr.
ILB JD Bertrand
ILB Troy Andersen
T Brandon Parker
TE Charlie Woerner
The Falcons take flight to Denver to face the Broncos in week eleven of the 2024 season. #RiseUp
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Clark Phillips III #22 arrives to travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Clark Phillips III #22 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons #31 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tackle Jake Matthews #70 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron #65 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Casey Washington #82 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 and running back Tyler Allgeier #25 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kevin King #32 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. #9 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes #21 boards the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97 arrives to travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 arrives to travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 arrives to travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12 arrives to travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 arrives to travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris arrives to travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron #65 arrives to travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Avery Williams #26 arrives to travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 and running back Tyler Allgeier #25 arrive to travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #6 arrives to travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III #34 arrives to travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 and running back Tyler Allgeier #25 arrive to travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III #34 arrives to travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday November 16, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
