Lorenzo Carter - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

No sacks in shortened season In 13 games in 2024, Carter recorded 32 tackles (23 solo) and a forced fumble.

Impact Carter was forced to miss four straight games in the middle of the season after suffering a concussion, a big part of why he posted fewer defensive snaps, fewer tackles and fewer sacks than he did in each of his three seasons prior. Even when he was available though, he was stuck behind Matthew Judon and Arnold Ebiketie on the depth chart. Carter is set to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Playing Sunday against Big Blue Carter (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Carter finished the week with consecutive limited practices, and the veteran linebacker has done enough to be cleared to play Sunday. In the three games since the Falcons' Week 12 bye, Carter has tallied nine tackles (seven solo) and one forced fumble.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Giants Carter (groin) is questionable for Sunday's outing against the Giants, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Carter has played in all of Atlanta's matchups since the bye week, but it appears he's recently suffered a groin injury as he's landed on the injury report. The severity of the injury and whether he'll play versus New York both remain unknown, but there should be more indication prior to kickoff on Sunday.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Carter's perfect punch out gives possession back to Falcons Atlanta Falcons' linebacker Lorenzo Carter punches the football free from the grasp of Los Angeles Chargers running back Hassan Haskins and...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Officially active for Week 11 Carter (concussion) is active for Sunday's game in Denver, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Carter was placed on injured reserve Oct. 17 due to a concussion. He subsequently missed the required four games before being designated to return this past Wednesday and activated off IR on Saturday. Carter been playing about half of Atlanta's defensive snaps each week prior to his injury.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured reserve The Falcons activated Carter (concussion) from injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

Impact Carter was concussed in Week 6 and missed the required four games while on injured reserve. After practicing in full this week, Carter appears to have a good chance of suiting up Sunday against the Broncos. He recorded 15 tackles (11 solo) through the first six games of the season prior to his injury.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons activate Drew Dalman, Lorenzo Carter in flurry of moves Also among the transactions, defensive linemen Ta'Quon Graham and James Smith-Williams were placed on injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Practices in full Thursday Carter (concussion) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Carter remains on injured reserve and in the league's concussion protocols, but he could be close to returning from both after practicing without restrictions Thursday. If he's able to be cleared by an independent neurologist, Carter could be activated off IR and play against the Broncos on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Wednesday The Falcons designated Carter (concussion) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Impact A concussion led Carter to be placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 7. His 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and he was estimated as a limited participant on the Falcons' injury report, per Tori McElhaney of the team's official site. Even if Carter were to practice in full this week, he'll need to clear the league's five step concussion protocols in order to play against the Broncos on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons designate Lorenzo Carter to return from IR The veteran linebacker was a mainstay in Atlanta’s starting lineup prior to his injury

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons place OLB Lorenzo Carter (concussion) on injured reserve Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter, already ruled out for Sunday’s game at the Seattle Seahawks because of a concussion, was...

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Lands on IR due to concussion The Falcons placed Carter (concussion) on injured reserve Saturday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Carter was unable to practice all week due to a concussion he sustained in Week 6 against the Panthers. His placement on injured reserve suggests Carter still has a long way to go before clearing the league's five-step concussion protocol. The 2018 third-round pick will be forced to miss at least the next four games, and he is eligible to return in Week 11 against the Broncos on Nov. 17. DeAngelo Malone, Arnold Ebiketie and James Smith-Williams are all candidates to see increased snaps on defense while Carter is sidelined.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Carter placed on IR, Kevin King signed to roster The Falcons announced Saturday that cornerback Natrone Brooks and defensive lineman Demone Harris are their standard practice squad elevatio...

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Missing first game in Week 7 Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that Carter (concussion) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Carter has not practiced this week and has yet to pass the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, so it's no surprise he's been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest. Expect James Smith-Williams and Arnold Ebiketie to see additional reps with Atlanta's first-team defense in Carter's stead.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Teammates join James Smith-Williams, Lorenzo Carter to serve families farm-to-table meal Falcons teammates Lorenzo Carter and James Smith-Williams paired up for a good cause last Monday, treating families to a home-cooked meal.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Still listed as starter Carter is listed as one of the starting outside linebackers on the Falcons' official depth chart, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The Falcons made a huge splash late in training camp by trading for Matthew Judon and signing Justin Simmons. Both newcomers are listed as backups on the depth chart, but that's expected to change as they get more acclimated to Atlanta's system. Carter and Arnold Ebiketie are expected to compete for the other starting outside linebacker spot when Judon is up to full speed.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'I'm a southern boy': How Lorenzo Carter reconnected with his Georgia roots playing for his hometown team in Atlanta This is the story of Carter's relationship with the place he's always called home.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Looks ready for Sunday Carter (neck) was a full participant at practice Friday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Carter was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to manage a full practice Friday to put himself on track to play in Week 17. He projects to start on the edge Sunday.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Carter's blocked field goal that sent Georgia to the national championship | My Best Game Lorenzo Carter relives the 2018 Rose Bowl game that sent the Georgia Bulldogs to the national championship.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Lorenzo Carter & Ta'Quon Graham on Grady Jarrett's injury & putting in the work to step up as a team Lorenzo Carter and Ta'Quon Graham talk about Grady Jarrett's injury, supporting their teammate, and putting in the effort to step up as a te...

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Blanketing Falcons' pass defense results in Baker Mayfield takedown via Lorenzo Carter 4-yard sack Blanketing Atlanta Falcons' pass defense results in takedown of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield via linebacker Lorenzo Carte...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Younghoe Koo & Lorenzo Carter discuss the Falcons loss vs the Lions & look ahead to Jaguars matchup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Younghoe Koo & Lorenzo Carter discuss the Falcons loss vs the Lions & look ahead to Jaguars matchup Head Coach Arthur Smith addresses the media and reflects on the Atlanta Falcons loss vs the Detroit Lions and looks ahead to progressing in...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Lorenzo Carter charges through the line for 12-yard sack on Bryce Young Watch as linebacker Lorenzo Carter charges through the line for 12-yard sack on Bryce Young on third down.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Watch: Falcons' Lorenzo Carter on national guard, season opener Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • AJC.COM

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