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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 defense

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't face Denver Woerner (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Woerner was originally concussed in Week 7 against the Seahawks but returned to the game and played each of the following three contests for Atlanta. Perhaps he reported new symptoms earlier this week. Ross Dwelley should fill in as the Falcons' TE2 behind Kyle Pitts.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Woerner (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Woerner appears to have sustained a concussion in the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Saints, despite playing 54 total snaps (36 offensive and 18 on special teams). He will likely need to upgrade to limited work either Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos. Regardless of his practice participation throughout the week, Woerner must clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Woerner has cleared concussion protocol and returned to Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports

Impact Woerner suffered a head injury prior to halftime, but he was subsequently able to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol. Barring any setbacks, he should resume his usual role providing depth at tight end.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocols Woerner is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Seattle, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Woerner sustained a head injury late in the second quarter of Sunday's game. He'll need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols before returning for the second half. If Woerner is unable to return, Ross Dwelley would step up as the Falcons' backup tight end behind Kyle Pitts.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Generates two targets in Week 1 Woerner caught one of two targets for four yards during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Known for his blocking prowess, Woerner isn't expected to be involved in the passing game very often. In four seasons with San Francisco, Woerner caught 11 passes (15 targets) for 120 yards. Starting tight end Kyle Pitts played 54 offensive snaps in Week 1, securing all three of his targets for 26 yards and a TD, while Woerner saw only 23 snaps on offense.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Will be involved in run game Woerner made the Falcons' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Woerner and Ross Dwelley signed similar contracts this offseason and will open the season as the primary backups to Kyle Pitts. Woerner has a strong blocking acumen and is expected to be heavily involved in the running game, per Josh Kendall of The Athletic. Woerner also has plenty of experience on special teams, playing 1,257 snaps over four seasons in San Francisco.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

The 49ers look to bounce back from another playoff heartbreak and win an elusive Super Bowl

The San Francisco 49ers once again head into the season following a deep playoff run that fell short of the ultimate goal

AUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons were stripped of a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft on Thursday for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering rules prior to signing quarterback Kirk Cousins

JUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers agree to a deal with free agent tight end Logan Thomas, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal says San Francisco has agreed to a contract with free agent tight end Logan Thomas

JUNE 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'The team is just so ready to take off:' Charlie Woerner excited to take playoff experience to his hometown team After four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, Charlie Woerner looks to bring consistency and grittiness to the Falcons.

MARCH 15 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Charlie Woerner Introductory Press Conference | Atlanta Falcons New Atlanta Falcons Tight End Charlie Woerner speaks with the media for the first time in his introductory press conference.

MARCH 14 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

OFFICIAL: Falcons Sign 49ers Ex Charlie Woerner Former University of Georgia and San Francisco 49ers tight end Charlie Woerner has officially signed with the Atlanta Falcons.

MARCH 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Charlie Woerner top career highlights | Welcome to Atlanta Watch the best plays made by tight end Charlie Woerner in four seasons in the NFL.

MARCH 13 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons are giving QB Cousins another playmaker, adding wide receiver Darnell Mooney, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal says the Atlanta Falcons and wide receiver Darnell Mooney have agreed on a three-year, $39 million contract with $26 million guaranteed

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Fans Loved George Kittle, Charlie Woerner Waving to Camera Late in 49ers' Win Over Lions This was too funny.

JANUARY 29 • SACBEE.COM

Sam Darnold Escapes Pocket and Finds Charlie Woerner for 20-Yard Gain San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold connected with tight end Charlie Woerner for a 20-yard pickup.

JANUARY 7 • 49ERS.COM

Happy Birthday to Charlie Woerner! San Francisco 49ers tight end Charlie Woerner celebrates his birthday on October 16.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

No involvement in passing game Woerner wasn't targeted while playing 17 of the 49ers' 70 snaps on offense in Sunday's 13-0 win over the Saints.

Impact With double-digit snaps in both of the past two games, Woerner appears to have seized hold of the No. 2 tight end role ahead of Ross Dwelley, who has played 10 snaps combined over that same stretch. Even so, starter George Kittle continues to dominate the reps at the position, leaving little room for Woerner to carve out a role. Even if Kittle misses time with an injury like he did earlier in the season, Woerner is expected to be deployed almost exclusively as a blocker. Woerner has drawn just two targets over 160 offensive snaps this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Second-half offensive woes doom 49ers in latest loss

The second-half offensive woes that have plagued the San Francisco 49ers early this season proved costly when the banged-up defense couldn’t bail them out

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garoppolo blames offense for Niners' sluggish defeat

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo couldn't get his team's offense going in a 28-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No targets in Week 5 Woerner went without a target across 21 offensive snaps in Sunday's 37-15 win over the Panthers.

Impact Any window of opportunity Woerner had to carve out a meaningful role in the 49ers' passing attack closed when top tight end George Kittle returned to action Week 3 following a two-game absence to begin the season. Even in the two games Kittle missed, Woerner went without a target. The 49ers continue to essentially view the 6-foot-5, 241-pound Woerner as an extra lineman; he's ran just 10 routes on 98 snaps on offense this season.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

TE George Kittle out for 2nd straight game for 49ers

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle will miss a second straight game because of a groin injury

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers TE George Kittle sidelined vs. Bears by groin injury

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is inactive for the team's season opener at the Chicago Bears because of a groin injury

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers' Kittle misses 2nd straight practice with groin injury

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle missed his second straight practice with a groin injury, leaving his status for the season opener against the Chicago Bears in doub...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS