FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Falcons will play the L.A. Chargers on Sunday without two key members of the starting lineup.
Cornerback A.J. Terrell and left guard Elijah Wilkinson will both sit Week 9 out, head coach Arthur Smith said Friday, which isn't much of a surprise considering they didn't participate in the practice week.
Safety Erik Harris was limited in Friday's practice and is considered questionable against the Chargers.
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Wilkinson has been unavailable in practice due to a knee injury. Interior lineman Matt Hennessy was working in with the first unit during periods of practice open to the media.
Terrell hasn't practiced since suffering a hamstring injury early in a Week 7 loss to Cincinnati. Cornell Armstrong assumed his every-down role in Week 8. The Falcons have options there, with primarily Armstrong and Dee Alford. The team also just traded for Rashad Fenton from Kansas City on Tuesday, though he's getting immersed in the system since coming to Atlanta.
Safety Jaylinn Hawkins has been a full participant all week and did not receive an injury designation. He'll play against the Chargers, as Smith mentioned earlier this week. If Harris can't go -- Dean Marlowe was traded earlier in the week -- the team's safety depth will be tested.
Take a look as the team puts in the work in Flowery Branch to prepare for this week's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #37 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Damiere Byrd #14 before practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota #1 and quarterbacks coach Charles London during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Harris #23 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #4 listens to coach Charles London during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 and wide receiver Damiere Byrd #14 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter #9 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons coach Dean Pees during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jovante Moffatt #20 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham #95 and defensive lineman Timmy Horne #93 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #37 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons long snapper Liam McCullough #48 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17 before practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. (Photo by Damiere Byrd/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17 poses as wide receiver Damiere Byrd #14 takes photos before practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #37 before practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Kobe Smith #72 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson #84 and tight end Kyle Pitts #8 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Feleipe Franks #15 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jovante Moffatt #20 and cornerback Mike Ford #28 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #4 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Detail view of scratches on a helmet during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson #84 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Drew Dalman #67 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Rashad Fenton #21 and coach Steven King during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Caleb Huntley #42 and running back Cordarrelle Patterson #84 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
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