Banged-up Falcons rule out 8 players for Sunday's game vs. Broncos
The Atlanta Falcons will be missing eight players for their game against the Denver Broncos, including several starters on defense5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANTONIO HAMILTON #33 - CORNERBACK - ATLANTA FALCONS
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Out in Week 11 Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that Hamilton (pectoral) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Hamilton logged three consecutive DNPs during Atlanta's week of practice after likely sustaining a pectoral injury in the team's Week 10 loss to the Saints. With Hamilton, Dee Alford (hamstring) and Mike Hughes (neck) all ruled out for Week 11, the only corners on the Falcons' active roster without an injury designation are A.J. Terrell, Kevin King and Clark Phillips.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with injury Hamilton (pectoral) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact Hamilton could be in jeopardy of missing time after he likely sustained a pectoral injury in the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Saints. If the special-teamer is unable to practice in at least a limited fashion Thursday or Friday, he'll likely miss Atlanta's Week 11 matchup against the Broncos.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Gets green light Hamilton (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Impact Hamilton will return to action after missing Atlanta's Week 7 loss to Seattle due to a back injury. Hamilton has made four appearances this season, playing exclusively on special teams in three of those games. However, he could crack the secondary rotation versus Tampa Bay, as Justin Simmons (hamstring) will be sidelined for the first time this season.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Could return for Week 8 Hamilton (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Hamilton missed the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the Seahawks due to a back injury. However, the South Carolina State product has a chance to return in Week 8 after logging a week of limited practice sessions. If he's unable to play through the issue Sunday, expect Dee Alford to see increased work as the Falcons' top slot cornerback.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive Week 7 Hamilton is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a back injury.
Impact Hamilton has primarily been a special teams contributor for Atlanta this season, so the defense should not feel his absence. The depth cornerback's next opportunity to suit up will come one week at Tampa Bay.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Ramps up activity Hamilton (groin) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Impact Hamilton has yet to suit up this season for the Falcons, but his ability to get in a full practice session on Thursday should signal that the 31-year-old will suit up Sunday against the Chiefs. He's expected to bolster Atlanta's depth in the secondary.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Opens week limited Hamilton (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Hamilton has been held out of the first two games of the regular season due to a groin injury he sustained in early September. He was able to log back-to-back limited practices leading up to Monday's game against the Eagles, but he wasn't able to suit up for that contest. If he's able to increase his practice participation Thursday and Friday, then Hamilton should be able to make his Falcons debut against the Chiefs on Sunday. Across 14 regular-season games with the Cardinals in 2023, Hamilton tallied 40 tackles (29 solo), 11 passes defended and one interception.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Week 2 Hamilton (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Philadelphia, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Impact Hamilton was able to log back-to-back limited practices Friday and Saturday, but he hasn't progressed through his groin injury enough to suit up for Week 2. His next chance to suit up will come Week 3 against the Chiefs on Sept. 22.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice Thursday Hamilton (groin) was a DNP for Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Hamilton popped up on the Falcons' injury report leading up to Week 1 against the Steelers, which he ended up being ruled out for. His DNP to start the week doesn't bode well for his chances of playing against the Eagles in Week 2, but he has two more opportunities to practice in some capacity. Hamilton appeared in 14 regular-season games for the Cardinals in 2023, finishing with 40 tackles (29 solo), 11 passes defended and one interception.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out to face Steelers Hamilton (groin) did not practice Friday and is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Impact Hamilton was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, but he popped up as a limited participant Thursday before missing practice entirely Friday. The veteran's next chance to suit up will come Week 2 versus the Eagles on Monday Night Football.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing groin injury Hamilton was limited during Thursday's practice session due to a groin injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact The groin injury appears to be recent, as Hamilton was not listed on the Falcons' injury report Wednesday. His participation level Friday will provide a better picture around his status for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Steelers. Hamilton enters this season in a depth role in the Falcons' secondary after finishing 2023 with 40 tackles (29 solo), 11 passes defended and one interception across 14 regular-season games with the Cardinals.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Headed to Atlanta The Falcons signed Hamilton on Thursday, Amna Subhan of the team's official site reports.
Impact After spending each of the last three seasons with the Cardinals, Hamilton has found a new home in Atlanta. The veteran cornerback has appeared in 98 games (18 starts) across his eight-year NFL career, logging 147 total tackles and 25 passes defended, including two interceptions. Hamilton is expected to compete for a depth role in the Falcons' secondary ahead of the 2024 season.
APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons sign cornerback Antonio Hamilton to add experience at position
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Will play Sunday Hamilton (calf) is active Sunday against the Bears.
Impact Hamilton will shed his injury designation and suit up Sunday, which should be a boost for the Cardinals' secondary, which will be without their other starting corner, Garrett Williams (knee).
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday Hamilton (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact The 30-year-old cornerback returned to the field in Week 15 after recovering from a groin injury, but it now seems as if he's dealing with a calf issue that could hold him out of Sunday's affair. If Hamilton is unable to suit up in Week 16, expect Kei'Trel Clark and Starling Thomas to see increased work in Arizona's secondary.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in Wednesday's practice Hamilton (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Hamilton missed the last two games with a groin injury he sustained in Week 11 against the Texans. The bye week should have provided additional rest for the starting cornerback and his participation in practice this week should indicate whether he'll make his return for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stroud's third INT of game goes to Antonio Hamilton in fourth quarter Houston Texans quarterback C.J.Stroud's third INT of game goes to Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton in fourth quarter.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NFL.COM
Set to return for Week 8 Hamilton (groin) is active for Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Hamilton sustained the groin injury in Week 6 against the Rams and was held out of their Week 7 contest against the Seahawks. He'll go back to his depth cornerback role behind starters Marco Wilson and Starling Thomas.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 8 Hamilton (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Baltimore, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.
Impact Hamilton was limited at practice all week, so his availability for Sunday seems close to a coin-flip proposition. If he can't suit up in Week 8, Starling Thomas could be in line for increased reps at corner.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed out for Week 7 Hamilton (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest in Seattle, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hamilton exited a Week 6 loss to the Rams in the second half due to a groin injury, and he wasn't able to practice at all this week. As a result, he'll sit out his first game of the campaign Sunday. Starling Thomas could see the field more often than usual in Hamilton's absence.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable for practice Hamilton (groin) was a nonparticipant at Arizona's practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Hamilton suffered a groin injury in the team's Week 6 loss to the Rams and he did not return to the game, so Wednesday's absence doesn't come as a big surprise. The cornerback will look to return to the practice field for one of Arizona's final two sessions prior to Sunday's contest on the road in Seattle.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Headed back to Arizona Hamilton (hip) re-signed a one-year deal with Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of team's official site reports.
Impact Hamilton is coming off his best season, setting a new high in tackles with 44 (40 solo) and recording his first NFL interception. After serving as a reserve for the majority of his career, the 30-year-old earned a starting role before missing the last two games of the season with a hip injury. With the Cardinals lacking depth in the secondary, Hamilton figures to have the opportunity to earn a starting job again in 2023.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Week 18 Hamilton (hip) has been deemed out for Sunday's game against San Francisco, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Hamilton will finish the 2022 campaign with back-to-back absences due to a hip injury that first popped up during Week 17 prep. Over 10 games, the seventh-year cornerback logged career highs in tackles (44), passes defended (four) and interceptions (one). With fellow starter Marco Wilson (neck) also ruled out, Arizona could be left with just three available cornerbacks between Christian Matthew, Jace Whittaker and Josh Jackson (hamstring), the latter of whom is considered questionable to play Week 18.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play against Atlanta Hamilton (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Hamilton was unable to practice to begin the week due to his hip injury, and the issue will force him to sit out in Week 17. His final chance to take the field this year will be Jan. 8 against the 49ers.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
