The Falcons saw another key starter sidelined by injuries just as they were welcoming back another one.
The team announced today that WR KhaDarel Hodge is going on injury reserve due to a shoulder injury. This means Hodge’s season is now over, as IR rules say a player must miss at least four games before returning to the active roster, and the Falcons only have three games left in the regular season.
Meanwhile, the Falcons are getting back one of their starters, fellow WR Drake London. He was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, and coach Raheem Morris said today that London “is playing” in the upcoming game. London has been practicing in a limited capacity for the past few days.
London was sidelined four games ago due to a PCL sprain in his knee. London said in an interview Thursday that he was “trending in the right direction.”
“I want to get back out there quick as possible,” said London. “But everything is going smoothly. I’ve been making good strides and leaps. That’s all I can ask for.”
The Falcons are a banged-up bunch right now, going into Week 15. James Pearce Jr. is on the injury list with a foot injury, but he is expected to play Sunday. Kyle Pitts (knee), Brandon Dorlus (illness/shoulder), Mike Hughes (ankle), and Ruke Orhorhoro (groin) are all on the injured list.
The Falcons also announced they have signed safety Jammie Robinson.
Falcons Injury Report
Friday, Dec. 19
Full Participation in Today’s Practice
- RB Bijan Robinson (illness)
- CB Dee Alford (illness)
- EDGE Leonard Floyd (illness)
- DL LaCale London (shoulder)
- DL Ruke Orhorhoro (groin)
Limited Participation
- TE Kyle Pitts (knee)
- DL Brandon Dorlus (illness / shoulder)
- ILB Kaden Elliss (not injury related – resting)
- T Jake Matthews (not injury related – resting)
Did Not Participate
- WR KhaDarel Hodge (shoulder)
- WR Drake London (knee)
- CB Mike Hughes (ankle)
- EDGE James Pearce Jr. (foot)
- TE Charlie Woerner (not injury related – resting)
- DL David Onyemata (not injury related – resting)
Questionable For Sunday’s Game
- WR Drake London (knee, confirmed that he will play this Sunday)
- EDGE James Pearce Jr. (foot)
- DL Brandon Dorlus (illness / shoulder)
Doubtful
- N/A
Out
- WR KhaDarel Hodge (shoulder)
- CB Mike Hughes (ankle)
NOTE: Updated to include updated status of Drake London’s availability for Sunday’s game.
