Falcons rule out cornerback on final Week 1 injury report

Falcons rule out cornerback for Sunday’s season opener on final injury report

Health-wise, the Atlanta Falcons are in great shape heading into Sunday’s season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team released its final Week 1 injury report on Friday and just one player was ruled out.

Cornerback Antonio Hamilton won’t suit up on Sunday due to a groin injury he sustained during the week. Hamilton was limited on Thursday and did not participate during Friday’s practice. Look for second-year cornerback Clark Phillips III to play an expanded role in Week 1 with Hamilton out.

Linebacker Nate Landman (oblique) and tight end Kyle Pitts (hamstring) were full participants at Friday’s practice. Both players are good to go for Sunday’s game. Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was listed as questionable but still hopes to play in the season opener.

“We play the game on Sunday,” Wilson told reporters on Friday. “I’m hoping I get to be in it, obviously, but just trying to get ready to go.”

Falcons Week 1 injury report:

Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status
Kyle Pitts Hamstring LP FP FP   —
Nate Landman Oblique LP LP FP   —
Antonio Hamilton Groin    — LP DNP OUT
Grady Jarrett Rest    —   — DNP    —
Jake Matthews Rest    —   — LP   —
David Onyemata Rest    —   — DNP   —
Ta’Quon Graham Rest    —   — LP   —

Steelers Week 1 injury report:

Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status
Russell Wilson Calf  — LP LP QUEST.
Troy Fautanu Knee LP FP FP   —
Coby Trice Jr. Groin LP FP FP   —
Jaylen Warren Hamstring LP FP FP   —
Roman Wilson Ankle LP LP LP OUT
Logan Lee Calf DNP DNP DNP OUT
Isaac Seumalo Pectoral DNP DNP DNP OUT
Darnell Washington Pectoral   — DNP FP   —

Kickoff for Sunday’s game is at 1:00 p.m. ET from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Check out the Falcons’ updated depth chart and 53-man roster entering Week 1. Read our game guide to learn how to watch, listen and stream Sunday’s matchup.

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