AUGUST 15, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
DRAKE LONDON #5 - WIDE RECEIVER - ATLANTA FALCONS
710 YDS •
61 REC •
6 TD
710 YDS
61 REC
6 TD
Drake London injury update: Falcons WR 'probably not' available in preseason Week 2 London suffered a knee injury in his first preseason game and Falcons fans aren't going to see him in preseason Week 2 as a result.
Camp Report: Arthur Smith updates on Drake London's status, Mykal Walker, Kyle Pitts vs. A.J. Terrell and more Pitts also receiving praise for his blocking abilities this training camp
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons Provide Drake London Injury Update: Will Rookie WR Miss Time? London left Atlanta’s preseason opener after recording his first catch.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Falcons' top draft pick London sidelined by knee injury FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons rookie receiver Drake London, the eighth overall draft pick, was held out of practice Sunday after leavin...
AUGUST 14, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
Falcons' top draft pick London sidelined by knee injury
Falcons rookie receiver Drake London, the eighth overall draft pick, was held out of practice after leaving the exhibition opener at Detroit with an injured kneeAUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knee injury downplayed Coach Arthur Smith noted Sunday that the knee injury London suffered during Friday's preseason game against the Lions isn't something the Falcons are "concerned about long term," T...
Impact That said, it doesn't look like the No. 8 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft will be back at practice this coming week. Per Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site, whether London sees any preseason action is something that will be assessed week-to-week, but on the plus side the wideout's Week 1 status doesn't appear to be in jeopardy.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Despite Early Exit, Falcons Rookie WR Drake London Flashes Potential London exited early with a knee injury but showed Falcons fans what to expect from him.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Falcons preseason win observations: Drake London's injury, QBs on the move and more The Falcons beat the Lions on a Desmond Ridder pass to receiver Jared Bernhardt. Running back Qadree Ollison also impressed.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Knee injury likely not serious The knee injury that London suffered during Friday's preseason victory at Detroit isn't believed to be a serious one, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact London's pro debut included a 24-yard catch and run, followed by a stay in the medical tent before the Falcons ruled him out of the contest. The decision appears to be one of precaution with his long-term health in mind, but the specific nature of the injury won't be known until Saturday, per coach Arthur Smith via Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clarification on injury to come Coach Arthur Smith didn't provide an update on London's (knee) health after Friday's preseason win at Detroit, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Prior to his early exit, London recorded a 24-yard catch and run, looking the part of a first-round pick. However, the rookie wide receiver had his right leg examined in the blue medical tent and eventually was ruled out with a knee injury. Bridget Condon of NFL Network later reported London was walking about the sideline and didn't seem to be dealing with anything too severe. Afterward, Smith relayed that the Falcons will have a better idea about London's injury Saturday, likely after he goes through a battery of tests to learn the precise diagnosis.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drake London injury update: Falcons WR ruled out of preseason Week 1 game with knee injury Drake London's preseason debut was cut short by a knee injury.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Drake London injury update: Falcons WR ruled out of preseason Week 1 game with knee injury Drake London's preseason debut was cut short by a knee injury.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Hurts knee Friday Though London was forced out of Friday's preseason game against the Lions with a knee injury, NFL Network's Bridget Condon noted that the rookie wideout was subsequently spotted wa...
Impact Per Condon, "whatever the issues is, it doesn't appear to be too serious." Though that's an encouraging initial report, London's status is nonetheless worth monitoring in the coming days. Prior to his first-quarter exit from the contest, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft caught his lone target for 24 yards.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drake London Gets First Catch of Career For A Big 24-Yard Gain Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Drake London gets open over the middle for a 24-yard gain.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons' London exits vs. Lions with knee injury Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Drake London exited Friday’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter with a knee...
AUGUST 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Atlanta BREAKING: Falcons Rookie WR Drake London OUT With Knee Injury London was injured following his first NFL catch and subsequently left the game.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Exits game with knee injury London was forced out of Friday's preseason game against the Lions after hurting his knee on the Falcons' first drive, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The report adds that the rookie wideout won't return to the game. The severity of London's knee issue remains to be seen, so until further information is available, consider him day-to-day.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Key role expected London is listed toward the bottom of the Falcons' unofficial posted depth chart, but Scott Bair of the team's official site notes that's an approach coach Arthur Smith typically t...
Impact With that in mind, Bair notes that London -- who the Falcons took eighth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft -- typically works with the team's first unit during training camp practices, and has held his own against Atlanta's top cornerbacks. Bair adds that "it's fair to expect London will play a ton once the regular season begins, as a top receiver worthy of being listed first at his position." Also in the mix for wideout targets early on are the likes of Bryan Edwards, Olamide Zaccheaus, KhaDarel Hodge and Geronimo Allison, but among that group the 6-foot-4 London remains the upside play in an offense that is slated to be helmed by QB Marcus Mariota.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Drake London Story | Rookie Spotlight Watch Drake London's journey from Moorpark, California to being the Atlanta Falcons' 8th overall pick in 2022 through the eyes of his family...
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Dominating start to training camp London (ankle) made several highlight-worthy plays during Atlanta's training camp practice Saturday, Deen Worley of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact London broke his foot in October last year, which sidelined him for the remainder of his final campaign at USC. However, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft hasn't appeared limited at all during his offseason work with the Falcons. At 6-foot-4, London has the frame to be an elite red-zone threat, but his route running makes him a potential No. 1 WR as a rookie. While the 22-year-old holds all the talent in the world, his fantasy production will be directly correlated to how well Marcus Mariota is able to do in his first year back as a starting quarterback.
JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons Training Camp Notebook: Drake London Living Up to Expectations The one-stop shop for Falcons training camp observations, notes and news all throughout the preseason.
JULY 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Camp report: Drake London, Elijah Wilkinson, Bryan Edwards and maybe the most competitive practice of the Arthur Smith era We also discuss Avery Williams, KhaDarel Hodge and many others from an action-packed Saturday practice
JULY 30, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
'Much respect to that kid:' Drake London making solid first impression No. 8 overall NFL Draft pick talks about Desmond Ridder, Kyle Pitts and working vs. Falcons DB
JULY 29, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Drake London: 'the ultimate pro you can possibly be' at AT&T Training Camp | Press Conference Drake London speaks to the media about being the ultimate pro you can be at AT&T Training Camp
JULY 28, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Madden 23 Ratings: Falcons WR Drake London Too Low? The Falcons rookie was the first wide receiver drafted this year.
JULY 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
