The Atlanta Falcons are practicing without center Drew Dalman and safety DeMarcco Hellams for a second straight day, according to team reporter Terrin Waack. Dalman is battling an ankle injury and Hellams is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol.
If Dalman can’t play this weekend, it will be Ryan Neuzil suiting up for the Falcons in Week 18.
Missing from today’s Falcons practice are safer DeMarcco Hellams and offensive lineman Drew Dalman.
— Terrin Waack (@TerrinWaack) January 4, 2024
Cornerback Mike Hughes, who is also in the concussion protocol, returned to practice on Thursday. Defensive lineman Calais Campbell and running back Cordarrelle Patterson also returned after getting a rest day on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Michael Rothstein.
Mike Hughes, Cordarrelle Patterson, Calais Campbell, Taylor Heinicke all practicing for the Falcons in the open to the media portion Thursday.
Don’t see DeMarcco Hellams or Drew Dalman, though. It’s possible they could be out here later, though. We’ll see on the practice report.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) January 4, 2024
Quarterback Taylor Heinicke‘s Week 18 status is still up in the air, but he practiced for a second straight day on Thursday. Stay tuned for the team’s full injury report later this afternoon.
