South Atlanta News

The Atlanta Falcons concluded their practice sessions on Friday, releasing an injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

At the start of the week, eight Falcons players were limited or absent from practice due to injuries. By week's end, five of these absences were attributed to rest days rather than injuries. However, three players remain affected by injuries: safety Justin Simmons practiced in a limited capacity due to a hamstring issue, while rookies JD Bertrand and Ruke Orhorhoro have been ruled out for Sunday with concussion and ankle injuries, respectively.

Justin Simmons is expected to play as he has no game designation. Three players are listed as questionable: linebacker Troy Andersen, guard Chris Lindstrom, and center Drew Dalman. Encouragingly, all three participated fully in Friday's practice.

The Falcons' full injury report is detailed below:

**Full Participation**

- ILB Troy Andersen (knee)

- ILB Kaden Elliss (knee)

- G Chris Lindstrom (knee)

- C Drew Dalman (ankle)

**Limited Participation**

- S Justin Simmons (hamstring)

- CB Antonio Hamilton Sr. (back/personal matter)

- ILB Nate Landman (rest)

- T Jake Matthews (rest)

- T Kaleb McGary (rest)

**Did Not Participate**

- WR KhaDarel Hodge (personal matter)

- ILB JD Bertrand (concussion)

- DL David Onyemata (rest)

- DL Grady Jarrett (rest)

- DL Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle)

For Week 9, the official game report lists the following:

**Questionable**

- ILB Troy Andersen (knee)

- G Chris Lindstrom (knee)

- C Drew Dalman (ankle)

**Out**

- ILB JD Bertrand (concussion)

- DL Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle)

Further details on Week 9 injury reports for both teams are available.