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  1. Freddie Falcon

    Broken foot for Tim Jernigan

    Getty Images The Eagles are officially an endangered species. Especially at the defensive tackle position. A week after losing Malik Jackson for the year, Tim Jernigan is out, too. Per a league source, Jernigan is believed to have a broken foot. Another source tells PFT that Jernigan won’t...
  2. Freddie Falcon

    Falcons get wideout Russell Gage back

    Getty Images The Falcons lost wide receiver Russell Gage to a concussion last week, but he’s ready to go tonight. Gage was listed as questionable for tonight’s game against the Eagles, but is not among the inactives for the Falcons. The Falcons listed wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, running...
  3. Freddie Falcon

    Nate Sudfeld practicing on a limited basis

    Getty Images Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld returned to practice this week on a limited basis. The team lists him as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Falcons, but he won’t dress. Sudfeld is not ready to return to game action yet after fracturing his left wrist in an Aug. 8 game against...
  4. Freddie Falcon

    Week Two injury report roundup

    Getty Images Week Two of the 2019 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Buccaneers and it continues with 14 more games on Sunday, which means that the 28 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. Questionable players are uncertain to play...
  5. Freddie Falcon

    Troy Polamalu, Patrick Willis among first-time Hall of Fame nominees

    Getty Images The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced plans for an expanded class of inductees in 2020 by approving a proposal to put together a group of 15 candidates for selection in addition to the annual group of modern era nominees. That new group will be made up of 10 seniors candidates...
  6. Freddie Falcon

    Eagles promote Craig James from practice squad

    Getty Images The Eagles promoted cornerback Craig James from the practice squad Wednesday. Philadelphia signed James to the practice squad Sept. 2 after the Vikings waived him a day earlier. James, 23, played three games for Minnesota last season. The Eagles signed tight end Alex Ellis back...
  7. Freddie Falcon

    Falcons impressed that Lindstrom played on broken foot

    Getty Images The Falcons drafted Chris Lindstrom 14th overall, hoping he’d add some toughness to their offensive line. He did just that, even though he’s not going to be playing for at least the next eight weeks. Via to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com, the Falcons were impressed that the rookie...
  8. Freddie Falcon

    Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom headed to IR

    Getty Images The Falcons’ fears about first-rounder Chris Lindstrom appear to have been realized. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the rookie right guard is expected to head to injured reserve, with the possibility of coming back later in the year. Lindstrom broke a bone in his foot...
  9. Freddie Falcon

    Falcons agree to terms with offensive lineman John Wetzel

    Getty Images The Falcons made the move of guard Chris Lindstrom to injured reserve official Monday. Lindstrom broke a bone in his foot in the loss to the Vikings. Atlanta filled his roster spot by agreeing to terms with offensive lineman John Wetzel, the team announced. Wetzel originally...
  10. Freddie Falcon

    Julio Jones had “peace of mind,” but off day

    Getty Images Julio Jones got the contract out of the way the day before, but the football part of the equation was something other than rich Sunday. After signing an extension that made him the highest-paid wide receiver in the league, the Falcons star had a lackluster day in a loss to the...
  11. Freddie Falcon

    Dan Quinn “disappointed” in all three phases of Falcons in Sunday’s loss

    Getty Images The Falcons changed their offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator this offseason and the first outing for their new staff was not a good one. Atlanta fell behind the Vikings 28-0 before a little window dressing in the fourth quarter made it a...
  12. Freddie Falcon

    Report: Falcons fear first-rounder may have broken foot

    Getty Images The Falcons spent a pair of first-round picks on offensive linemen, and just got one of them back on the field. Now they’ve apparently lost the other one. According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, the Falcons fear right guard Chris Lindstrom fractured his foot in today’s loss to the...
  13. Freddie Falcon

    Stefon Diggs expected to play on Sunday

    Getty Images The Vikings came into the first weekend of the 2019 NFL season with a sizable question mark in their receiving corps. Stefon Diggs missed practice on Wednesday with a hamstring injury before returning to take part in Thursday and Friday’s practices on a limited basis. That led the...
  14. Freddie Falcon

    Week One early inactives

    Getty Images Every week we bring you all the inactives from the early games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. Check back to see the full list as it becomes available 90 minutes ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoffs. Washington at Eagles Washington: RB Adrian Peterson, TE...
  15. Freddie Falcon

    Vikings lose a pass interference challenge

    Getty Images Vikings coach Mike Zimmer learned the hard way how strict the league officiating office is going to be about overturning pass interference penalties on replay. After the Vikings were called for a questionable pass interference penalty today against the Falcons, Zimmer challenged...
  16. Freddie Falcon

    Vikings make a statement, smash Falcons

    Getty Images Two of the NFC’s more disappointing teams from 2018 met today in Minnesota. One of them made a statement that 2019 will be a rebound season. The Vikings absolutely dominated the Falcons today, jumping out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and never looking back. Minnesota led...
  17. Freddie Falcon

    Report: Julio Jones finalizing deal

    Getty Images Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones still doesn’t have his much-discussed contract extension, but he’s reportedly about to. Jones and the Falcons are finalizing a new contract and expect to have it done today, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The contract extension has...
  18. Freddie Falcon

    Julio Jones is expected to push the receiver market to $22 million per year

    Getty Images Falcons receiver Julio Jones arguably is the best in the league at what he does. He’s about to be paid better than any other person who ever has played the position. Ian Rapoport of the NFL reports that Jones’ new contract extension will pay out roughly $66 million over three...
  19. Freddie Falcon

    Julio Jones signs through 2023 with $66 million guaranteed

    Getty Images Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones got a big deal done today. It’s a three-year extension with $66 million guaranteed, which on top of the two years he had remaining on his existing contract locks him up with the Falcons through 2023, according to ESPN. The deal includes $64...
  20. Freddie Falcon

    Stefon Diggs questionable to face Falcons

    Getty Images Wide receiver Stefon Diggs returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session, but his status for Sunday’s game against the Falcons remains up in the air. Diggs is dealing with a hamstring injury and took part in Friday’s practice before being listed as...
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