Falcons list inactives for Week 6 game vs. Carolina Panthers

The Falcons have released their inactives list for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers

The Atlanta Falcons (3-2) have released their inactives list for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers (1-4). Seven players, including rookie defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus and running back Jase McClellan, have been ruled out ahead of Week 6.

Second-round pick Ruke Orhorhorho will be active for the second consecutive game. The Clemson standout will look to build upon an impressive Week 5 performance against the Buccaneers.

Linebacker JD Bertrand is also active but likely won’t play as much as he did last week due to Nate Landman‘s return. Troy Andersen will miss his second game in a row due to a knee injury. Check out the team’s full inactives list below:

  1. LB Troy Andersen
  2. DL Brandon Dorlus
  3. OL Jovaughn Gwyn
  4. RB Jase McClellan
  5. OL Brandon Parker
  6. DL Kentavius Street
  7. OL Elijah Wilkinson

Kickoff for Sunday’s NFC South matchup is at 4:25 p.m. ET inside Bank of America Stadium. The Falcons have won two straight division games and are 6.5-point favorites over the Panthers. Make sure to check out the team’s depth chart, injury report and depth chart for Week 6.

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Falcons announce inactives for Sunday Night Football game vs. Chiefs

LOOK: Falcons release inactives list tonight’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs

The Atlanta Falcons are less than two hours away from kicking off their Week 3 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. While we still don’t know if Taylor Swift will be in attendance, both teams have announced their inactives for tonight’s game.

The Falcons have ruled out five players, including rookies Ruke Orhorhoro, Brandon Dorlus and Jase McClellan. Orhorhoro has yet to appear in a game this season despite the team trading up to draft him early in the second round.

Rookie linebacker JD Bertrand is active and could see playing time with Nate Landman on injured reserve. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is active and will serve as the backup to Kirk Cousins. Check out Atlanta’s full Week 3 inactives list below:

  1. RB Jase McClellan
  2. DL Brandon Dorlus
  3. OL Jovaughn Gwyn
  4. DL Ruke Orhorhoro
  5. OL Brandon Parker

The Chiefs also released their Week 3 inactives list, ruling out four players for tonight’s prime-time showdown in Atlanta (See below):

  1. OL C.J. Hanson
  2. OL Ethan Driskell
  3. DT Marlon Tuipulotu
  4. DE Cameron Thomas

The Falcons and Chiefs will kick things off at 8:20 p.m. ET inside Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Check out our Falcons Wire staff picks and five bold predictions for Week 3.

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Falcons Week 2 inactives list: 3 rookies ruled out vs. Eagles

The Falcons have listed three rookies on their inactives list for Monday night’s game against the Eagles

The Atlanta Falcons (0-1) released their inactives list for Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) and three rookies have been ruled out. Second-round pick Ruke Orhorhoro, fourth-round pick Brandon Dorlus and sixth-round pick Jase McClellan won’t suit up in Week 2.

Second-year offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn, cornerback Antonio Hamilton and recently signed offensive tackle Brandon Parker are also inactive for tonight’s game. Linebacker Nate Landman was previously ruled out for Week 2 but was placed on the injured reserve list on Monday afternoon instead.

In a corresponding move, the team signed cornerback Kevin King to the active roster. The Falcons also elevated defensive back Dane Cruikshank from the practice squad. Check out the team’s full inactives list for Week 2 below:

  1. DL Ruke Orhorhoro
  2. DL Brandon Dorlus
  3. RB Jase McClellan
  4. OL Jovaughn Gwyn
  5. OT Brandon Parker
  6. CB Antonio Hamilton

Make sure to check out our Falcons Wire staff picks for Week 2 and four bold predictions for Monday night’s game in Philadelphia.

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Falcons list inactives for Week 1 matchup against Steelers

The Falcons have listed their inactives for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers

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:

  1. DL Ruke Orhorhoro (R)
  2. RB Jase McCelellan (R)
  3. WR Casey Washington (R)
  4. DB Antonio Hamilton
  5. OL Jovaughn Gwyn
  6. 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:

  1. QB Russell Wilson
  2. WR Roman Wilson
  3. G Isaac Seumalo
  4. S Jalen Elliott
  5. 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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Falcons list inactives for Week 18 matchup vs. Saints

The Atlanta Falcons have released their inactives list for Sunday’s season finale against the New Orleans Saints

The Atlanta Falcons (7-9) have released their inactives list for Sunday’s season finale against the New Orleans Saints (8-8). Quarterback Taylor Heinicke is officially out for Week 18 and will serve as the team’s emergency third quarterback.

Defensive end Zach Harrison and center Drew Dalman have also been ruled out for Sunday’s game in New Orleans. Check out all six of the team’s inactives for Week 18 below.

Falcons OT Kaleb McGary active for Week 17 game vs. Bears

Falcons OT Kaleb McGary active for Week 17 game vs. Bears

The Atlanta Falcons have listed right tackle Kaleb McGary as active for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. McGary, who missed the previous three games for Atlanta due to a knee injury, was questionable on the team’s injury report.

While reserve lineman Storm Norton played well in McGary’s absence, the team is lucky to get its starting right tackle back in time for Week 17.

As for the Bears, they won’t have running back D’Onta Foreman or wide receiver Darnell Mooney for Sunday’s game. Tight end Cole Kmet is officially active.

Week 17 kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.

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Falcons list inactives for Week 17 matchup vs. Bears

The Falcons have listed their inactives for Sunday’s Week 17 matchup against the Bears

The Atlanta Falcons (7-8) have listed their inactives for Sunday’s Week 17 matchup against the Chicago Bears (6-9) and right tackle Kaleb McGary is officially active.

The former first-round pick had missed the previous three games due to a knee injury. Check out all six of the Falcons’ Week 17 inactives below.

Falcons list inactives for Week 15 game vs. Panthers

The Falcons have released their inactives list for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers

The Atlanta Falcons have released their inactives list for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers and seven players have been ruled out. Offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom and linebacker Bud Dupree are among those out for Week 15.

Kicker Younghoe Koo is active after being added to the injury report due to an illness on Saturday. Defensive lineman David Onyemata and right tackle Kaleb McGary were previously ruled out. Check out the team’s full inactives list for Week 15 below.

Falcons release inactives list for Week 14 game vs. Buccaneers

The Falcons have released their inactives list for Sunday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Atlanta Falcons (6-6) have released their inactives list for Sunday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7). Five starters have been ruled out, including center Drew Dalman, cornerback Jeff Okudah and defensive lineman David Onyemata.

Cornerback A.J. Terrell is good to go after suffering a concussion in Week 13. Check out the Falcons’ full inactives list for Week 14 below.

Falcons list inactives ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Jets

The Falcons have released their inactives list for Sunday’s matchup against the New York Jets

The Atlanta Falcons (5-6) have released their inactives list ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the New York Jets (4-7) and seven players have been ruled out.

Wide receiver Mack Hollins and cornerback Mike Hughes will not be suiting up in Week 13. Both players were listed as questionable on the team’s final injury report.

Check out the Falcons’ full inactives list for Week 13 below.