FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Almost Falcons every player participated in Wednesday's practice as Atlanta begins preparations for the Chicago Bears game this Sunday, but several were limited, the team announced.
Only veterans Calais Campbell and Cordarrelle Patterson were absent with a typical rest day on the first practice day.
Quarterback Taylor Heinicke (ankle) was among seven players listed as limited on the team's participation report. Defensive lineman David Onyemata (ankle), outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter (neck) and offensive linemen Jake Matthews (knee), Drew Dalman (ankle), Chris Lindstrom (ankle) and Kaleb McGary (knee) were also listed as limited.
Matthews exited in the fourth quarter of a Week 16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. He did not return, but head coach Arthur Smith said he was cleared to return. Lindstrom and Carter left the game and were evaluated for concussions but both returned to the game.
The offensive linemen have battled injuries for the last few weeks. McGary has missed Atlanta's last three games while Matthews, Dalman and Lindstrom returned to gameplay in Week 16 after all missing the previous contest. As did defensive lineman David Onyemata who was inactive for the previous two games before returning against the Colts.
We take a look at the players on the current 53-man roster for the 2023 Atlanta Falcons, sponsored by Veepio.
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter #0 lines up during the first quarter of the Week 17 Game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday, December 31, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah #1
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke #4 scrambles during the first quarter of the Week 17 Game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday, December 31, 2023. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #6
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #9
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Logan Woodside #11
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge #12
Atlanta Falcons punter Bradley Pinion #13
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Van Jefferson #15
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Scotty Miller #16
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie #17
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes #21
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25
Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant #27
Atlanta Falcons safety Micah Abernathy #29
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Tre Flowers #33
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Clark Phillips III #34
Atlanta Falcons defensive back DeMarcco Hellams #37
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tucker Fisk #43 runs down field during the second quarter of the Week 17 Game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday, December 31, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Bud Dupree #48
Atlanta Falcons long snapper Liam McCullough #49
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone #51
Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Nate Landman #53
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss #55
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn #56
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Andre Smith #59 makes a tackle during the second half of the Preseason Game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, August 18, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Tommy Togiai #62
Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom #63
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil #64
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron #65
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Drew Dalman #67
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Kyle Hinton #68
Atlanta Falcons tackle Jake Matthews #70
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Kentavius Street #75 celebrates after a fumble recovery during the third quarter of the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tackle Kaleb McGary #76
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Storm Norton #77
Atlanta Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith #81
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson #84
Atlanta Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt #85
Atlanta Falcons tight end John FitzPatrick #87
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman David Onyemata #90 makes a tackle during the third quarter of the Week 17 Game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday, December 31, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Calais Campbell #93 gets a safety during the Week 9 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Albert Huggins #94
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham #95
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Zach Harrison #96
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Joe Gaziano #99
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