The Atlanta Falcons will be without two key linemen when they resume practice on Wednesday afternoon. According to head coach Arthur Smith, right tackle Kaleb McGary (knee) and defensive tackle David Onyemata (ankle) are out again after missing Sunday’s game.
On the bright side, center Drew Dalman, linebacker Bud Dupree and guard Chris Lindstrom are expected to practice this week, per team reporter Tori McElhaney.
Everyone but David Onyemata and Kaleb McGary will be at practice today. Arthur Smith said Drew Dalman, Chris Lindstrom, Bud Dupree should all practice this week.
— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) December 20, 2023
Make sure to check back this afternoon for the team’s first official injury report of Week 16. The Falcons take on the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
In other news, Taylor Heinicke will replace Desmond Ridder as the team’s starting quarterback for the remainder of the season, Smith confirmed on Wednesday (as you can see below, per ESPN’s Michael Rothstein).
Falcons HC Arthur Smith on why he’s going from Desmond Ridder to Taylor Heinicke pic.twitter.com/7NkVoQ3SEw
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) December 20, 2023
Check out the team’s updated depth chart and 53-man roster heading into Week 16.
