The Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers have released their first injury reports ahead of Sunday’s divisional clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Falcons listed six players, including linebacker Lorenzo Carter (oblique) and rookie JD Bertrand (eye), on Wednesday’s practice report. Left guard Matthew Bergeron (hand) and cornerback Dee Alford (groin) were limited while cornerback Kevin King (concussion) did not participate.
Meanwhile, the Panthers listed 11 players on their initial Week 18 injury report, including nine non-participants. Cornerback Jaycee Horn (hip) and offensive lineman Robert Hunt (knee) were among those who sat out for Carolina.
Falcons injury report: Wednesday updates
| Player | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
| Lorenzo Carter | Oblique | LP | |||
| JD Bertrand | Eye | LP | |||
| Dee Alford | Groin | LP | |||
| Matthew Bergeron | Hand | LP | |||
| David Onyemata | Shoulder | LP | |||
| Kevin King | Concussion | DNP |
Panthers injury report: Wednesday updates
| Player | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
| Amare Barno | Shoulder | DNP | |||
| Jaycee Horn | Hip | DNP | |||
| Robert Hunt | Knee | DNP | |||
| Josey Jewell | Concussion | DNP | |||
| Lonnie Johnson | Shoulder/neck | DNP | |||
| Mike Jackson | Rest | DNP | |||
| A’Shawn Robinson | Neck | DNP | |||
| D.J. Wonnum | Rest | DNP | |||
| Taylor Moton | Knee | LP | |||
| Miles Sanders | Ankle | FP | |||
| Xavier Legette | Hip/wrist | FP | |||
| Nick Scott | Illness | DNP |
Sunday’s game starts at 1 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons can still win the NFC South if they defeat the Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose to the New Orleans Saints.
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