DANTE FOWLER JR. NEWS

Falcons place DE Dante Fowler Jr. on reserve/COVID-19 list On Saturday, the Falcons announced via Twitter that defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. has been placed on the league’s reserve/COVID-19 list.

NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat Broncos

Matt Ryan took advantage of Denver’s thin secondary to throw three touchdown passes and the Atlanta Falcons turned back Denver’s bid for a second consecutive comeback to beat the B...

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Newcomer Avery Williamson active for Steelers-Cowboys game

Linebacker Avery Williamson is set to make his Pittsburgh Steelers debut at Dallas a week after he was acquired in a trade from the New York Jets

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Week 9 Fowler (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact The 26-year-old was unable to practice all week and won't be available for Sunday's contest. Fowler will have Atlanta's bye in Week 10 to aid in his recovery before missing additional games. Takkarist McKinley (groin) is also sidelined, leaving Steven Means and Allen Bailey to start at defensive end for the Falcons.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ridley held out of Falcons' practice with foot injury

Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley missed practice for the second straight day because of a foot injury

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up hamstring injury Fowler (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact This is the first report of a hamstring injury for Fowler, who had previously battled an ankle injury. He's greatly underachieving relative to the large contract he signed with Atlanta this past offseason, with just 17 tackles and two sacks halfway through the season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Franklin-Myers has persevered through lots of losing

John Franklin-Myers has been 0-7 before

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers' Davis calls hit on Bridgewater 'cheap shot'

Panthers running back Mike Davis described defensive end Charles Harris’ hit on quarterback Teddy Bridgewater during a 25-17 loss to the Falcons as a “cheap shot.”

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell Wilson stays busy on and off the NFL field

While he’s leading the NFL in touchdown passes and directing the highest-scoring offense in the league, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is staying busy with philanthrop...

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets support from coach Head coach Raheem Morris says Fowler's low sack total correlates to a lack of production from the pass-rush group as a whole, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The interim coach was unwilling to place the blame directly upon Fowler despite Atlanta's defense sitting at sixth worst in the NFL with 1.4 team sacks per game. Fowler was certainly expected to move the needle more than he has, as he's collected just one sack since inking a three-year, $45 million free-agent contract in March. If 2017 first-round pick Takkarist McKinley (groin) is traded at the deadline as has been conjectured about, Fowler may have an even greater burden upon his shoulders within Atlanta's thus far uninspired pass rush.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Morris takes blame for unplanned TD in Falcons' latest loss

Interim coach Raheem Morris is trying to take blame away from running back Todd Gurley's unintended touchdown in the Atlanta Falcons' 23-22 loss to the Detroit Lions

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams LB Leonard Floyd primed for reunion with Bears

Leonard Floyd gets to face the Chicago Bears on Monday night for the first time since they let him go

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons DE McKinley may return from injury against Lions

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley may play Sunday against the Detroit Lions after missing three of the last four games with a groin injury

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared of ankle injury Fowler (ankle) isn't on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Fowler didn't practice Thursday, but he was able to get back out there Friday and should be good to go come game day. He'll look to get his season on track against Detroit, as Fowler has mustered just one sack through six games with the Falcons after racking up 11.5 for the Rams last season.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded Thursday Fowler (ankle) was a non-participant during Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fowler practiced in limited fashion at Wednesday's session after he saw a season-high 80 percent of snaps on defense in last week's win over Minnesota. It's not a great sign that Fowler was downgraded, so if he were to miss Week 7 against the Lions, Steven Means would be in line for the start at defensive end.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Held back in Wednesday's session Fowler (ankle) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Fowler ended up fielding a season-high 80 percent of the defensive snaps Sunday in a win over the Vikings, and that came after he put in a limited week of practice. The 2015 No. 3 overall draft choice was unable to generate a sack for the fourth consecutive game, though he does have four QB hits to his name since Week 3. If Fowler is able to suit up in Week 7, he will oppose a Detroit offensive line that ranks 21st in the NFL with 2.4 sacks surrendered per game.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jones returns to practice as Falcons prepare to face Vikings

Seven-time Pro Bowl receiver Julio Jones returned to practice as a limited participant and hopes to play Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons visit the Minnesota Vikings

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready for Week 6 Fowler (ankle) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Fowler, like a number of Falcons defenders, was limited throughout practice all week but looks to be a full-go versus Minnesota. The starting defensive end has gone three straight games without a sack, a streak he'll look to break against Kirk Cousins and the Vikings.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back on injury report Fowler (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Fowler dealt with an ankle injury earlier this season but has still played in every game. It's unclear if this is the same ankle or a new injury altogether, but Fowler's status isn't a major concern as long as he finishes the practice week without a setback.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries, losses keep piling up for winless Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are losing games and defensive backs in equally proficient fashion

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will suit up Monday Fowler (ankle) has been cleared for Monday's game versus the Packers.

Impact Fowler has been dealing with an ankle injury since training camp, and it's led to inconsistent snap counts thus far. With Takkarist McKinley (groin) already ruled out, Fowler will likely handle a hefty workload in Week 4 along with Allen Bailey, Steven Means and Charles Harris.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Friday Fowler (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fowler began the practice week as a non-participant, but that has been typical, and the defensive end hasn't missed a game yet. It's a bit concerning that his snaps dropped off from 70 percent in Week 2 to just 34 percent in Week 3, but at this time he appears on track for Monday's game against the Packers.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rams LB Leonard Floyd determined to improve on strong start

Linebacker Leonard Floyd is already making an impact on the Los Angeles Rams in his first three games with his new team

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons face Packers with five starters hurting on defense

The Atlanta Falcons’ banged-up defense will limp into Lambeau Field on Monday night with five starters ailing on a unit that’s giving up an NFL-worst 36 points per game

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers, Falcons both deal with injuries in receiving group

Atlanta’s Julio Jones and Green Bay’s Davante Adams are practicing again after sitting out games over the weekend

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS