JAYLINN HAWKINS NEWS

No injury designation Hawkins doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hawkins was sidelined for Week 8 due to a concussion he suffered in Week 7, but he was a full participant at each practice during Week 9 prep and is good to go for Sunday. The third-year safety has stepped up as a starter this season, posting 43 tackles, three pass defenses, one interception and one forced fumble across seven appearances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson, Jaylinn Hawkins to return to practice FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson, after a stint on injured reserve for a left knee surgery, will return to pract...

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • AJC.COM

Falcons, Panthers struggling, still contenders in NFC South

The Atlanta Falcons host the Carolina Panthers in an NFC South matchup between struggling teams that still find themselves in contention

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arthur Smith provides update on A.J Terrell, Jaylinn Hawkins and Dee Alford Hawkins has been formally ruled out of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Won't play against Panthers Per coach Arthur Smith, Hawkins is in concussion protocol and won't play Sunday against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hawkins left Atlanta's Week 7 loss to the Bengals with what was originally deemed a head injury, but the safety appears to have suffered a concussion on the play. Smith ruling out Hawkins so early in the week suggests there's a distinct possibility that Hawkins' absence could stretch beyond Week 8.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records 11 tackles before exit Hawkins (head) recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) and a pass deflection in Sunday's 35-17 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Before exiting Sunday's contest with a head injury, Hawkins matched his season high with 11 tackles. The safety was also able to notch his third pass deflection of the campaign in the contest. If he's forced to miss any time with the head injury, Dean Marlowe will likely take over at strong safety.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May not return Hawkins has left Sunday's contest with the Bengals to be evaluated for a head injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hawkins will need to enter protocols if he suffered a concussion, which will certainly impact him for the week ahead. While he is out, Dean Marlowe should see extra opportunity.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylinn Hawkins on finding success, buying in and playing for each other | Press Conference Jaylinn Hawkins speaks to the media the day following the Atlanta Falcons victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Jaylinn Hawkins grabs unusual tipped-ball INT Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins is in the right place at the right time for the second time against the San Francisco 49ers, grabbing...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • NFL.COM

Sideline Access | Wacky play leads to Terrell scooping up the fumble, Hawkins scoring the touchdown The Atlanta Falcons score a wacky touchdown as cornerback A.J. Terrell scoops up a San Francisco 49ers fumble but loses the ball at the pylo...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Season-high 11 stops in loss Hawkins recorded 11 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 21-15 loss Tampa Bay.

Impact After operating in a reserve role in each of his first two seasons, the 2020 fourth-round pick has stepped up as a starter during the 2022 campaign. He recorded six tackles and a pass defense in Week 1, but accrued modest results during the following three contests. Hawkins' season-high 11 stops in Week 5 certainly puts him on the radar for IDP leagues, but his increased production could've been due to Mykal Walker, Atlanta's leading tackler, leaving the contest due to a groin injury. Regardless, Hawkins is certainly a player worth monitoring, especially with bye weeks starting in Week 6.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Jaylinn Hawkins set to return to action Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins, who suffered a leg injury last week and didn’t play against the Lions, is set to return to full action Tuesd...

AUGUST 16, 2022 • AJC.COM

Jaylinn Hawkins mic'd up at AT&T Training Camp | Wired Watch Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins mic'd up at AT&T Training Camp.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Jaylinn Hawkins says the defense is gaining chemistry throughout AT&T Training Camp | Press Conferences Jaylinn Hawkins speaks to the media following AT&T Training Camp about the chemistry of the defense.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Jaylinn Hawkins' goal to 'gel as a unit' at AT&T Training Camp | Press conference Jaylinn Hawkins speaks to the media ahead of AT&T Training Camp.

JULY 26, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

In line for starting role Hawkins is the frontrunner to start at free safety for Atlanta, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact It was assumed that last year's starter at the position, Erik Harris, had a leg up on Hawkins because he has four more years of NFL experience to bank on. It's not likely that the Falcons re-signed Harris this offseason just for the 32-year-old to play mentor to his junior Hawkins, so it's most reasonable to expect the two to rotate reps even if the latter ends up being the starter.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Evaluating Richie Grant, Jaylinn Hawkins future — Falcons Breakdown Arguably the biggest question facing the Falcons safety group is the future of Richie Grant, who played mostly cornerback in 2021.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Activated off reserve/COVID-19 list Hawkins was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.

Impact Hawkins was placed on the COVID list Dec. 29, forcing him to miss the team's Week 17 loss to the Bills. The safety will now return to the team in time for their final contest of the year against the Saints in Week 18.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID-19 list Hawkins was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Over the last three games, Hawkins has been operating as the starting free safety in place of Erik Harris (pectoral), so his potential absence would be a big blow to Atlanta's secondary. If he's unable to clear protocols ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bills, then Shawn Williams would likely draw the start opposite of Duron Harmon.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duron Harmon on Jaylinn Hawkins being ready to step up Duron Harmon speaks on what the defense sees from Jimmy Garoppolo, adjusting to life without Erik Harris, and how the team is playing smarte...

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Could move into starting lineup Hawkins could replace Erik Harris (pectoral) as the Falcons' starting safety, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Rothstein reports that Harris is going to need season-ending surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle, so Hawkins -- who replaced Harris on Sunday -- is expected to operate as the starting safety during Harris' absence. Hawkins played every defensive snap for Atlanta and recorded three tackles during the win Sunday.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Sunday Hawkins (ankle) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The fact that Hawkins didn't appear on the injury report is a positive sign since he was unable to face the Patriots last week. Richie Grant has seen extra snaps with Hawkins out, but all signs point toward him returning to the field this Sunday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons injury report: Updating Cordarrelle Patterson, Jaylinn Hawkins status to start Jaguars practice week Matt Ryan not listed on participation report after toe issue in Patriots game

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Bair Mail: On prospects of Cordarrelle Patterson extension,  Jaylinn Hawkins, Richie Grant and defining success in 2021 season We also address a post-Matt Ryan plan and offensive-line issues in Monday's mailbag

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Missing another game Hawkins (ankle) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Patriots, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hawkins will be absent for the second consecutive game, though he did manage three limited practices leading up to the game. That should bode well for his potential to return in Week 12 against Jacksonville. Richie Grant has picked up some extra work in Hawkins' absence.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE