RICARDO ALLEN NEWS

Starts week limited Allen (concussion) was labeled as a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The defensive captain has been ruled out for two consecutive games, having suffered a concussion in the second half of a Week 13 loss to New Orleans. Allen also missed time in September with an elbow injury, placing the 29-year-old at a total of four missed games this season. Sharrod Neasman is in line to record a third straight start at free safety if Allen is unable to rally in time to face Kansas City on Sunday.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

The Eagles are missing three starters in secondary against Arizona

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Week 15 Allen (concussion) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Allen remains in the concussion protocol, per D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The defensive captain will miss his second straight game, and his fourth game of the season, as he works to attain full clearance.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined with head injury Allen (concussion) did not participate during Wednesday's practice session, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The defensive captain missed his third game of the season Week 14, having suffered a head injury during a divisional loss to the Saints in Atlanta's preceding outing. Allen remains in concussion protocol, and he's been labeled a DNP in four consecutive practice sessions. There will have to be clear improvement to his status if Allen is to pass league protocols in time for a Week 15 home game against Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

Indianapolis left tackle Anthony Castonzo and starting linebacker Bobby Okereke are both active for the Colts’ visit to the Las Vegas Raiders

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play in Week 14 Allen (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Allen was concussed in the second half of last week's loss to the Saints and will miss at least one game as a result of that injury. Sharrod Neasman is the favorite to start at free safety in Allen's place after replacing him last week, while Allen will set his sights on passing the league's five-step concussion protocol in time to suit up in Week 15 against Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons injury report: Todd Gurley good to go, Ricardo Allen out The Falcons will be without some key starters on Sunday against the Chargers

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Remains in concussion protocol Allen (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Allen played 50 defensive snaps before being forced to exit Atlanta's Week 13 loss to New Orleans, collecting a total of three tackles. The Falcons' secondary did not fare particularly well during the divisional loss, surrendering two TD passes to Taysom Hill after he failed to throw even one over his first two career QB starts Weeks 11 and 12. Sharrod Neasman stepped in at free safety to finish out the game, and it appears it will be either him or Isaiah Oliver to serve as the replacement Week 14 against the Chargers if Allen can't go.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons look for another strong finish to lost season

For the third year in a row, Atlanta heads into the final month of the season with not a lot to play for beyond pride

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day officially done Allen (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Week 13, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's now confirmed that Atlanta will be without its starting free safety for the remainder of the contest, leaving Sharrod Neasman as the fill-in at the position. Allen ended his day with three tackles, and he will now have to pass through the NFL's concussion protocol before being cleared to suit up for another game.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Being checked for head injury Allen is being evaluated for a possible head injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against New Orleans, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Allen's midgame injury forces Sharrod Neasman into action at free safety, a clear downgrade with the 29-year-old replacement having yet to start a game over five NFL seasons. Atlanta's secondary will aim to keep the contest within reach as long as Allen is unavailable. The defensive captain departed the contest with three tackles to his ledger.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Early Bird Report: Activism bringing Matt Ryan, Ricardo Allen closer together The top Falcons headlines from around the country

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Records fourth-quarter INT in win Allen collected one tackle, adding two pass deflections and an interception for a 19-yard return during Sunday's 34-27 win against Denver.

Impact The Broncos offense had a chance to close Atlanta's lead to one possession when it took over from its own 15-yard line at the 9:36 mark of the fourth quarter, but Allen intercepted sophomore signal-caller Drew Lock on the very first play of the drive. With his lengthy return, Allen set up the Falcons to bolster the lead two plays later by virtue of a four-yard Todd Gurley TD romp. The impressive Week 9 performance provides Allen with his first takeaway of the 2020 campaign after he registered two interceptions in 16 games played a year ago.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Brees throws for 4 TDs as Saints pound Buccaneers 38-3

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan throws 3 TDs as Falcons stop comeback, beat Broncos

Matt Ryan took advantage of Denver’s thin secondary to throw three touchdown passes and the Atlanta Falcons turned back Denver’s bid for a second consecutive comeback to beat the B...

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ricardo Allen says he’s a stronger man after watching Joe Gilliam’s battle with cancer Allen and Gilliam became best friends while teammates together at Purdue, and it's a connection that's had a lasting impact

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Morris uses communication skills to spark Falcons to victory

Interim head coach Raheem Morris sought to make the Atlanta Falcons uncomfortable last week in an attempt to convince players that nobody's job was safe on the underachieving team

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL will be cautious with players, coaches who have symptoms

The NFL plans to take a cautious approach that may force players and coaches reporting flu symptoms to miss games without testing positive for COVID-19

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Full-go during Wednesday's session Allen was a full participant during Atlanta's practice session Wednesday, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact During Sunday's intra-divisional loss, Allen made his first appearance since exiting Atlanta's Week 2 loss to Dallas with a hyperextended elbow. He played a season-high 97 percent of the defensive workload against Carolina's 20th-ranked scoring offense, collecting four tackles as Atlanta surrendered its lowest opponent point total of 2020 (23 points). With Damontae Kazee (Achilles) having been shut down for the remainder of the season, expect Allen to play a more every-down role than anticipated at the onset of the year.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

End of the line: Coach Quinn, GM Dimitroff fired by Falcons

Dan Quinn never stopped believing he could turn things around in Atlanta

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons fire coach Quinn, GM Dimitroff after 0-5 start

Atlanta coach Dan Quinn has been fired after the Falcons dropped to 0-5 for the first time since 1997

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons' Julio Jones misses another practice, not ruled out

Julio Jones was held out of practice for the third straight day with a hamstring injury but has not been ruled out for the Atlanta Falcons' game against the Carolina Panthers

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready for Week 5 Allen (elbow) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Atlanta's secondary will get both of Allen and Keanu Neal (hamstring) back Week 5, though both safeties were limited in Friday's practice. While looking to secure the Falcons' first win of 2020, Allen will focus on containing Teddy Bridgewater and the Panthers.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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 activate rookie Terrell from reserve/COVID-19 list

The Atlanta Falcons have activated cornerback A

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS