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Not available Week 16 The Falcons ruled Dennard (quadriceps) out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Dennard wasn't able to practice in any capacity this week while battling the injury, making it unsurprising that he'll remain sidelined for a second straight game. Given that the Falcons have little on the line for their season finale at Tampa Bay on Jan. 3, Dennard could have a tough time gaining clearance to play unless he resumes practicing fully at some point next week.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Dennard (quadricep) did not practice Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Dennard's quad injury forced him to miss last weekend's loss to the Buccaneers, and it would appear that he's trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's upcoming road game against the Chiefs. If the starting cornerback is forced to miss another game, Isaiah Oliver, Kendall Sheffield and Blidi Wreh-Wilson will once again all be candidates to handle increased roles.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Perplexing Falcons reach 10 losses with another blown lead

The Atlanta Falcons have reached 10 losses for the first time since 2014

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

The Eagles are missing three starters in secondary against Arizona

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons' Julio Jones out another game with ailing hamstring

Julio Jones’ lingering hamstring injury will keep him out of the Atlanta Falcons’ final home game of the season

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Dennard (quadriceps) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Dennard's absence will be a notable loss for Atlanta's secondary, especially with Ricardo Allen (concussion) also sidelined. Isaiah Oliver, Kendall Sheffield and Blidi Wreh-Wilson will all be candidates to handle increased roles as long as Dennard can't go.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits Wednesday's practice Dennard (quadriceps) did not participate during Wednesday's practice session, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Dennard garnered 82 percent of the defensive snaps Week 14 during a loss to the Chargers, his second consecutive outing fielding more than three-quarters of the workload. Since returning from a hamstring injury that held him on IR for all of October, the 29-year-old has avoided any setbacks. Now, his quad issue will require monitoring over the next pair of practice sessions to get a gauge on his availability for a Week 15 matchup against Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to 53-man roster The Falcons activated Dennard (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Dennard missed five games with a hamstring injury, but the 29-year-old cornerback has a week of practice under his belt and will start Sunday versus the Broncos. Starting defensive ends Dante Fowler (hamstring) and Takkarist McKinley (groin) have been ruled out, so Dennard's work in coverage will be even more important. Dennard allowed a 75.4 passer rating through the first three games of the year.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons activate veteran CB Darqueze Dennard from IR The Atlanta Falcons announced a few roster moves on Saturday afternoon, but the most notable is the return of veteran cornerback Darqueze De...

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Falcons activate Darqueze Dennard off IR In addition to taking Dennard off of injured reserve, the Falcons have placed Jordan Miller on IR

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Preparing to return from IR The Falcons designated Dennard (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Monday, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Dennard now has a 21-day window to return from IR. The veteran cornerback will return to practice this week and likely will be watched closely, and he could be available as soon as this Sunday's home game versus Denver. He'll need to be formally activated to the 53-man roster by Saturday to play Sunday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons designate Darqueze Dennard to return from IR By designating Dennard to return, the Falcons have begun the 21-day window in which they must activate him to the active roster

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Raheem Morris: Darqueze Dennard ‘getting close’ to returning for Falcons Coming off of a 25-17 Thursday night victory against the Carolina Panthers, Morris sounded confident about the veteran corner’s progress

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Bridgewater, Panthers surging as they face reeling Falcons

With Teddy Bridgewater showing promise as a long-term replacement for Cam Newton and Mike Davis flourishing as a short-term substitute for Christian McCaffrey, the Carolina Panther...

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons' depleted defense desperate for signs of healing

Four weeks of constant upheaval on defense have made it difficult for the Atlanta Falcons to enjoy any continuity in practice or games in their disappointing 0-4 start

OCTOBER 7, 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

Winless Falcons may not get chance to blow lead at Green Bay

The next challenge for the winless Atlanta Falcons is imposing enough that it might not afford them an opportunity for another fourth-quarter collapse

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on IR with injured hamstring Dennard (hamstring) has been placed on IR, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Dennard certainly didn't look hampered by a hamstring injury, as he still racked up six tackles and an interception in Week 3 against the Bears. Soft tissue injuries are tricky, though, and Atlanta's not taking any chances with the veteran cornerback. With the special IR rules in 2020, Dennard will be eligible to return after three weeks, so the earliest he could play again would be Week 7 against the Lions.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' secondary hit again as CB Dennard placed on IR

The Atlanta Falcons have placed cornerback Darqueze Dennard on the reserve/injured list with a hamstring injury

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All over field Week 3 Dennard registered six tackles, two pass deflections and an interception during Sunday's 30-26 loss to the Bears.

Impact After playing 63 percent of the defensive snaps in his Falcons debut Week 1, Dennard has logged starts in back-to-back weeks while fielding at least 94 percent of the workload in each contest. He and Blidi Wreh-Wilson each produced takeaways as cornerbacks Kendall Sheffield (foot) and A.J. Terrell (reserve-COVID-19) sat out Week 3, but the Bears were capable of putting up 300-plus passing yards in the game as well as 20 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Darqueze Dennard snags first INT with Atlanta Falcons Dennard's Falcons fell to 0-3, however

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

WATCH: Former MSU CB Darqueze Dennard picks off Nick Foles in the endzone The story about the Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons game today will largely be around another historic collapse by Atlanta as Nick Foles c...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Foles rekindles Super Bowl magic in stunning win vs Falcons

Nick Foles rekindled that Super Bowl magic

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

The Atlanta Falcons have suffered another historic collapse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darqueze Dennard denies A-Rob TD with end-zone INT Atlanta Falcons defensive back Darqueze Dennard intercepts a pass thrown by Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM