DANTE FOWLER JR. NEWS

Misses Thursday's practice Fowler (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Impact Fowler was listed as questionable for Sunday's loss to the Bears, but he managed to play through his ankle injury. The starting defensive end was limited to just 34 percent of defensive snaps, though, an indication that he isn't yet close to full health. He'll look to take steps forward in his recovery leading up to Monday's contest in Green Bay.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Another Falcons collapse: Foles' 3 TDs lead 30-26 Bears win

The Atlanta Falcons have suffered another historic collapse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Sunday Fowler (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Bears.

Impact Fowler was limited in practice all week and is healthy enough to play Sunday. The 2015 first-round pick has posted a half sack in each of the first two games, and he'll set his sights on Mitchell Trubisky, who has been dropped five times thus far.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Julio Jones still has chance to play against Bears

The Atlanta Falcons’ secondary will be without safety Ricardo Allen and cornerback Kendall Sheffield in Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed as questionable Fowler (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bears, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Fowler made an appearance on the practice field for the first time Friday, so he'll have a chance to suit up Sunday if his recovery progresses enough. However, if he and Takkarist McKinley (groin) sit out, expect Allen Bailey and Steven Means to start at defensive end.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to practice Friday Coach Dan Quinn said Friday that Fowler (ankle) "will get some work today" during practice, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Fowler has been held out of back-to-back practices due to his ankle injury. As long as he's able to upgrade to at least limited activity Friday, the starting defensive end could have a shot to suit up versus Chicago on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Can't practice Wednesday Fowler (ankle) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fowler appears to have still been dealing with his lingering ankle injury during Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, during which he notched two tackles, a half-sack and a forced fumble. The 26-year-old first suffered his sprained ankle Sept. 1, and he hasn't yet been forced to miss time. As long as Fowler is able to avoid any setbacks and resume practicing over the next two days, he'll be in line to draw his usual start at defensive end versus the Bears in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets busy in Falcons debut Fowler picked up four total tackles, including half a sack and 1.5 tackles for loss during Sunday's 38-25 loss to Seattle.

Impact The 26-year-old Fowler made an impact in his very first Falcons game, helping Pro Bowler Grady Jarrett to clean up a third-down sack on Russell Wilson during the second quarter. Atlanta generated three sacks and an astronomical 10 QB hits Week 1, a sight for sore eyes considering that the Falcons ranked better than only Miami in team sacks during 2019. Fowler and the Atlanta front seven now prepare for a Cowboys offensive line that will be without Cameron Erving (knee-MCL) after giving up three sacks to the Rams on Sunday night.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rams defensive guru Brandon Staley took fast track to NFL

Brandon Staley was the defensive coordinator at Division III John Carroll University just four years ago

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Familiar opponents: Seahawks, Falcons know each other well

The offseason program was virtual

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams LB Terrell Lewis' knee problem less serious than feared

Linebacker Terrell Lewis will miss at least the first three weeks of his rookie season with the Rams due to a right knee problem that isn’t as serious as Los Angeles first feared

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to rock Fowler (ankle) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fowler was able to return to practice after dealing with a sprained ankle, however, this news signals that he's ready to rock for Week 1. The Falcons signed Fowler to a three-year, $48 million contract earlier this offseason, and the team is leaning on him to provide a much-needed boost to the pass rush.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener

The Atlanta Falcons cut former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell and two quarterbacks as they got down to the 53-man roster limit for the regular season

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back at practice Fowler (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Fowler had missed the past two practices due to a sprained ankle, but he now looks on track to suit up for the opener Sept. 13 against Seattle. The Falcons signed Fowler to a three-year, $48 million contract earlier this offseason, and the team is leaning on him to provide a much-needed boost to the pass rush.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Saints bracing for new NFC South challenge from Brady's Bucs

The New Orleans Saints have won three straight NFC South titles with quarterback Drew Brees

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Battling sprained ankle Fowler is dealing with a sprained ankle and is considered day-to-day, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

Impact Head coach Dan Quinn doesn't believe Fowler's injury should affect his Week 1 status, but it'll be important to monitor his status. The 2015 first-round pick is expected to be a full-time starter with the Falcons, and coming off a season with 11.5 sacks, he'll be integral to an otherwise questionable defense.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Column: Jags might be worst franchise in all of pro sports

Hand it to the Jacksonville Jaguars

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sidelined at practice Fowler (knee) didn't participate during Monday's practice, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fowler was seen sporting a knee brace during Thursday's practice and continues to be held out. Coach Dan Quinn said Monday the injury isn't expected to be serious, so it's still to early to expect Fowler to miss Week 1 of the regular season. The team will certainly manage the veteran's reps leading up to the season, so expect Fowler's status to be updated as needed.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting knee brace Fowler is wearing a left-knee brace after tweaking something during Wednesday's practice, but he was able to log a full practice session Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com report...

Impact Any sort of time on the shelf for Fowler would be bad news for the Falcons defense, as this is a unit that finished 30th in terms of both pressure percentage (18.4) and team sacks (28) during 2019. Thankfully there was no evident drop off to Fowler's movement or performance during Thursday's session, though the status of his knee will be one to keep an eye on as the team completes its final preseason scrimmage at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Continuity could help Falcons rebound in pandemic season

The Atlanta Falcons decided to stick with the guy who led them to the Super Bowl

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams must be resourceful after offseason personnel losses

The Los Angeles Rams are moving into new SoFi Stadium this season with a team in transition

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dante Fowler Jr. eager to show off new attitude in Atlanta

Dante Fowler Jr. has taken his career in a different direction

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dante Fowler Jr. learned how to be a pro and turned his NFL career around Dante Fowler credits learning how to be a pro as the biggest reason for why he was able to take the next step in his career

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

The Latest: Lions put Allison on the reserve/opt-out list

The Detroit Lions put wide receiver Geronimo Allison on the reserve/opt-out list

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scout School: Thomas Dimitroff evaluates fan's breakdown of Dante Fowler Jr. Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff evaluates a fan's breakdown of edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr.

JULY 24, 2020 • NFL.COM