The Atlanta Falcons have listed their inactives for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Six players, including rookie defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro and cornerback Antonio Hamilton, have been ruled out for this Week 1 matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Only two of the team’s eight draft picks are active for Sunday’s season opener. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and linebacker JD Bertrand will be the only rookies suiting up. Check out the the Falcons’ full list of inactives below:
- DL Ruke Orhorhoro (R)
- RB Jase McCelellan (R)
- WR Casey Washington (R)
- DB Antonio Hamilton
- OL Jovaughn Gwyn
- DL Brandon Dorlus (R)
The Steelers ruled five players out for Week 1. Quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) is inactive but will serve as the team’s emergency third quarterback against the Falcons. Rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson, safety Jalen Elliott and guard Isaac Seumalo are among Pittsburgh’s inactives:
- QB Russell Wilson
- WR Roman Wilson
- G Isaac Seumalo
- S Jalen Elliott
- DB Dean Lowry
Sunday’s matchup begins at 1:00 p.m. ET from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Check out Falcons Game Day Report for all your Week 1 information, including the team’s latest depth chart, injury report and roster updates.
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