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75 reports

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Week

InjuryWeek 8Out
Bucs ruled out WR Emeka Egbuka for Sunday's game vs. the Falcons.
Player
Emeka Egbuka
Position
WR
3 more facts on the full report
Emeka EgbukaWR, TB Atlanta Falcons 1 more player or team on the full report
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 30, 2026
PerformanceWeek 7Active
Kendal Daniels had the game-sealing interception to help the Falcons beat the 49ers one week after he was immobilized by medical personnel and rushed to Grady Hospital.
Player
Kendal Daniels
Team
Falcons
3 more facts on the full report
Kendal DanielsLB, ATL Atlanta Falcons
TransactionWeek 7Active
Christian Kirk activated off injured reserve, to make 49ers debut Sunday against Falcons.
Player
Christian Kirk
Move
Activated off injured reserve
3 more facts on the full report
Christian KirkWR, SF Atlanta Falcons
TransactionWeek 7Active
Falcons activated CB AJ Terrell ahead of Sunday's matchup vs. the 49ers.
Player
AJ Terrell
Position
CB
3 more facts on the full report
A.J. Terrell Jr.DB, ATL Atlanta Falcons
PerformanceWeek 7Out
The 49ers ruled out Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel for Sunday's game in Atlanta.
Ruled Out
Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel
Game
Sunday in Atlanta
Mike EvansWR, SF Deebo Samuel Sr.WR, SF 2 more
TransactionWeek 6Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Falcons sign QB Andy Dalton and release veteran QB Cooper Rush.
Signed with
Atlanta Falcons
Released by
Atlanta Falcons
1 more fact on the full report
Cooper Rush
TransactionWeek 6Signed
Veteran free-agent QB Andy Dalton signs with the Atlanta Falcons.
Status
Signing with the Atlanta Falcons
Role
Veteran free-agent QB
Andy DaltonQB, ATL Atlanta Falcons
@AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 6Out
Kendal Daniels is alert and has movement in all his extremities. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for further evaluation.
Status
alert and has movement in all his extremities
Hospital
Grady Memorial Hospital
Kendal DanielsLB, ATL Atlanta Falcons
Depth chartWeek 6Active
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. has no injury designation and is expected to start vs. the Bears on Sunday.
Status
No injury designation
Assignment
Expected to start vs. the Bears
Michael Penix Jr.QB, ATL Atlanta Falcons 1 more
InjuryWeek 6OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Kyle Monangi expected to miss second straight game; Caleb Williams listed as full participant in practice heading into Sunday game vs Falcons.
Player
Kyle Monangi
Team
Bears
2 more facts on the full report
Caleb Williams
Depth chartWeek 6ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Bears QB Caleb Williams listed as full participant in practice for second straight day, on track to start Sunday against the Falcons.
Player
Caleb Williams
Status
Full participant in practice
3 more facts on the full report
InjuryWeek 6QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski expects QB Michael Penix Jr. to start Sunday against the Bears as long as he has no setbacks to his rib injury.
Player
Michael Penix Jr.
Position
QB
3 more facts on the full report
Michael Penix Jr.
InjuryWeek 5Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. to undergo MRI today on ribs after leaving Sunday's overtime loss to Ravens.
Injury
rib injury
Incident
came out of Sunday night's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens
2 more facts on the full report
Michael Penix Jr.
InjuryWeek 5
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. left Sunday night's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens late with a rib injury but does not believe it will be long-term.
Injury
rib injury
Game
30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens
2 more facts on the full report
Michael Penix Jr.QB, ATL Atlanta Falcons 1 more
TransactionWeek 5Out
Cam Jurgens is out for tonight's game vs. the Falcons, but he is expected to make his Ravens debut next week at Cleveland.
Player
Cam Jurgens
Status
out for tonight's game vs. the Falcons
2 more facts on the full report
Cam JurgensOL, BAL Atlanta Falcons
InjuryWeek 5Questionable
Ravens WR Zay Flowers, listed as questionable for Sunday night due to a foot injury, is expected to play vs. the Falcons.
Player
Zay Flowers
Team
Ravens
3 more facts on the full report
Zay FlowersWR, BAL Atlanta Falcons
InjuryWeek 5OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Ravens rule out Lamar Jackson, Trey Hendrickson, and Cam Jurgens for Sunday night's game in Atlanta.
Players ruled out
Lamar Jackson, Trey Hendrickson, Cam Jurgens
Team
Ravens
2 more facts on the full report
Lamar Jackson
InjuryWeek 5OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Lamar Jackson ruled out of Sunday night's game at the Atlanta Falcons with a left ankle injury.
Player
Lamar Jackson
Team
Ravens
3 more facts on the full report
Lamar Jackson
InjuryWeek 5OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Lamar Jackson ruled out for Sunday night's game in Atlanta.
Status
ruled out for Sunday night's game in Atlanta
Lamar JacksonQB, BAL Atlanta Falcons
InjuryWeek 5QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Lamar Jackson dealing with sprained ankle, gives Baltimore Ravens QB only outside chance to play Sunday against Atlanta Falcons.
Injury
sprained ankle
Team
Baltimore Ravens
2 more facts on the full report
Lamar Jackson
PerformanceWeek 5
The Falcons' offense is on a TEAR with Michael Penix Jr.
Team
Falcons
Player
Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Penix Jr.QB, ATL Atlanta Falcons
@AdamSchefter on X,
PerformanceWeek 4
Falcons offense produces 40.0 PPG with Michael Penix Jr., 8.0 PPG with Cooper Rush.
With Michael Penix Jr.
40.0 PPG, 459 YPG, 1 turnover
With Cooper Rush
8.0 PPG, 262 YPG, 7 turnovers
1 more fact on the full report
Cooper RushQB Michael Penix Jr.
InjuryWeek 4Out
Falcons rule out Za'Darius Smith with a concussion.
Injury
concussion
Status
ruled out
Za'Darius SmithDL, ATL Atlanta Falcons
@AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 4QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Ravens coach Jesse Minter uncertain on Lamar Jackson ankle status for Sunday night at Falcons.
Injury
Ankle
Status
Uncertain for Sunday night start at Falcons
1 more fact on the full report
Lamar Jackson
ContractWeek 4Active
Falcons DT Gervon Dexter signs four-year, $78 million extension with $46.5 million guaranteed.
Contract
four-year, $78 million
Guaranteed
$46.5 million
2 more facts on the full report
Gervon Dexter Sr.DL, ATL Atlanta Falcons
PerformanceWeek 3
Michael Penix Jr., Bijan Robinson and Drake London lead Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football.
Penix Jr.
18/25 - 256 yards - 1 TD - 1 INT
Robinson
29 carries - 194 yards - 2 TD
1 more fact on the full report
Michael Penix Jr.QB, ATL Bijan Robinson
TransactionWeek 3Injured reserve
Falcons placed CB A.J. Terrell Jr. on injured reserve.
Player
A.J. Terrell Jr.
Team
Falcons
2 more facts on the full report
A.J. Terrell Jr.DB, ATL Atlanta Falcons
Depth chartWeek 2Active
Falcons named Michael Penix Jr. their starting quarterback for Thursday's game in Green Bay.
Status
Starting quarterback
Opponent
Green Bay
1 more fact on the full report
Michael Penix Jr.QB, ATL Atlanta Falcons
InjuryWeek 2ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons' preferred starter, is nearing a return and could make his 2026 debut on Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers.
Player
Michael Penix Jr.
Team
Falcons
3 more facts on the full report
Michael Penix Jr.
Depth chartWeek 2Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start Sunday vs. Carolina with Jack Strand as backup; Michael Penix Jr. ruled out.
Starter
Cooper Rush
Backup
Jack Strand
2 more facts on the full report
Cooper Rush

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@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 25, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 7 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): McLaurin and Kmet

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 24, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 7 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): McLaurin and Kmet

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 24, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 7 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): McLaurin and Kmet

players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 23, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 7 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): McLaurin and Kmet

QB

Andy DaltonQB, ATL

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 19, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

(opens in a new tab)

Oct 19, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 16, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

QB, CHI

Atlanta Falcons

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 15, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

Caleb WilliamsQB, CHI Atlanta Falcons 1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 15, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

QB, ATL

Atlanta Falcons

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 14, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

QB, ATL

Atlanta Falcons

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 12, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 5 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Penix and Deebo

player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 12, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 5 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Penix and Deebo

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 11, 2026

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 11, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 5 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Penix and Deebo

QB, BAL

Cam JurgensOL, BAL

3 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 9, 2026

QB, BAL

Atlanta Falcons

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 9, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 5 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Penix and Deebo

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 9, 2026

QB, BAL

Atlanta Falcons

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 6, 2026

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Oct 6, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 5 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Penix and Deebo

QB, ATL

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 6, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

(opens in a new tab)

Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

QB, BAL

Atlanta Falcons

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 30, 2026

RB, ATL

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 24, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 22, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

QB, ATL

Atlanta Falcons

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

QB

Jack StrandQB, ATL

3 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down