Jerry Gray Assistant Head Coach/defense | Atlanta Falcons Website
Jerry Gray Assistant Head Coach/defense | Atlanta Falcons Website
ATLANTA — The Falcons released their inactives list 90 minutes prior to their home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, following a relatively healthy week. Antonio Hamilton Sr. was ruled out on Friday with a groin injury, leaving most of the Falcons' 53-man roster available for the game.
Four 2024 NFL Draft picks were listed as inactive for Sunday's game: running back Jase McClellan, wide receiver Casey Washington, and defensive linemen Ruke Orhohoro and Brandon Dorlus. With outside linebacker Bralen Trice on injured reserve and defensive lineman Zion Logue on the practice squad, the only 2024 draft picks who will be active are quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and inside linebacker JD Bertrand.
Penix serves as Kirk Cousins' backup, while Bertrand is listed behind Kaden Elliss on the team's official depth chart.
In related news, Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was designated as Pittsburgh's emergency third quarterback due to calf tightness. Wilson appeared on the Steelers' injury report this week and was a game-time decision.
The full inactives list for the Falcons includes:
- RB Jase McClellan
- CB Antonio Hamilton Sr.
- DL Brandon Dorlus
- OL Jovaughn Gwyn
- WR Casey Washington
- DL Ruke Orhorhoro
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