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Casey Washington - Unavailable for Week 1 Washington (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact A rookie sixth-round pick out of Illinois, Washington's NFL regular-season debut will be put on hold after he was a healthy scratch for Week 1. The Falcons elevated Chris Blair from their practice squad Saturday. Blair will join Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge as depth wideouts behind Drake London and Darnell Mooney versus Pittsburgh.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jase McClellan - Inactive for Week 1 McClellan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact A rookie sixth-round pick out of Alabama, McClellan's NFL regular-season debut will have to wait after the running back was a healthy scratch for Week 1. The Falcons will have three active running backs versus Pittsburgh, with Tyler Allgeier and Avery Williams operating as backups to Bijan Robinson.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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Chris Blair - Elevated to active roster Blair was elevated to the active roster for the Falcons' regular-season opener against the Steelers on Sunday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Blair played in all three exhibition games for the Falcons, and he finished fourth in the league with 154 yards on eight catches during the preseason. He appeared in one game for Atlanta in 2023, playing in 19 snaps (nine on offense, 10 on special teams) without registering a catch in Week 12 against New Orleans.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 6 • DATA SKRIVE

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Antonio Hamilton - 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

Nate Landman - Ready to take on Steelers Landman (quadriceps) practiced in full Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Landman began the week as a limited participant in practice, but he's ready to suit up Week 1. He projects to handle a rotational role at inside linebacker behind Kaden Elliss and Troy Andersen.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Pitts - Cleared for Sunday Pitts (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pitts was limited Wednesday before resuming full practice participation Thursday and Friday. He should be ready for a full workload in his first game with QB Kirk Cousins and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson -- a duo that many expect to propel Pitts to a breakout season.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 6 • YOUTUBE

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SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Antonio Hamilton - 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

Kyle Pitts - Gets back to full practice Thursday Pitts (hamstring) practiced fully Thursday.

Impact One day removed from showing up on the Falcons' initial Week 1 injury report as limited due to a hamstring issue, Pitts handled every practice rep Thursday, following up his own comment from Wednesday that he'd be 100 percent for Sunday's contest against the Steelers, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic. Pitts has a new context heading into 2024 with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins on board, which may allow the fourth-year tight end to tap into the talent that resulted in a huge rookie receiving line (68-1,026-1 on 110 targets in 17 regular-season games) in the 2021 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 5 • DATA SKRIVE

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SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Kaden Elliss - Over groin injury Elliss (groin) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Marc Raimondi of ESPN reports.

Impact Elliss is practicing without limitations Wednesday after being bothered by a groin injury during training camp. The linebacker posted 122 tackles and 4.0 sacks for the Falcons last season, so he's expected to be a key contributor on defense in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Pitts - To be 100 percent for Sunday Pitts (hamstring) said Wednesday he expects to be 100 percent healthy for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Steelers despite being limited in practice, Josh Kendall of The...

Impact Pitts said that his limitations at Wednesday's practice will only amount to missing a play or two, per Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com. Meanwhile, when asked if there are any concerns about Pitts' status for Week 1, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports that head coach Raheem Morris answered "not for me." The athletic tight end will have two more chances to upgrade to a 'full' practice level, but even if he carries an injury designation into the weekend, it sounds like fantasy managers will be able to rely on Pitts with full confidence for Atlanta's regular-season opener. With the arrival of Kirk Cousins under center, Pitts may be primed for a true breakout campaign while paired with the best quarterback play of his four-year career.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Landman - Won't be full participant Landman (quadriceps) will be limited during practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Landman was considered day-to-day as of Friday and his ability to participate at any level today should be considered good news in regards to his potential availability Sunday against the Steelers. However, the Colorado product should still be considered questionable for the contest and would likely benefit from getting in a full practice Thursday or Friday.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Kyle Pitts - Limited with hamstring issue Coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Pitts (hamstring) will be limited in practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Pitts will open Atlanta's first official practice report of the regular season with a hamstring injury, though throughout training camp and the preseason he seemed to be at full health. The fourth-year tight end still has two more chances to upgrade to a 'full' participation level ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, which will be Pitts' first chance to display what he's able to accomplish with Kirk Cousins under center. The Falcons have Charlie Woerner and Ross Dwelley behind Pitts at the tight end position, but both profile primarily as blockers.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE