RICARDO ALLEN NEWS

Able to log limited practice Allen (elbow) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Allen and Keanu Neal (hamstring) were both able to practice on a limited basis, so both starting safeties are on the upswing health-wise after failing to practice at all last week and sitting out Atlanta's loss to the Packers on Monday. While getting back on the practice field at all is a step in the right direction, Allen will be hoping to raise his practice participation in the coming days to help assure his availability for Sunday's clash with Carolina.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Injuries, losses keep piling up for winless Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are losing games and defensive backs in equally proficient fashion

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over Falcons

Aaron Rodgers connected with tight end Robert Tonyan on three of his four touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers remained unbeaten with a 30-16 victory over the winless Atlanta...

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable for Week 4 Allen (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Packers, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Allen will miss a second straight game after sitting out of practice all week. Starting safety Keanu Neal (hamstring) has also been ruled out, so expect Damontae Kazee and rookie Jaylinn Hawkins to assume starting roles while Sharrod Neasman rotates in.

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons rule out Koo, McKinley, Allen and Neal vs Packers

The Atlanta Falcons will be without kicker Younghoe Koo, defensive end Takk McKinley and safeties Ricardo Allen and Keanu Neal for Monday night’s game at Green Bay

OCTOBER 3, 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

Packers, Falcons both deal with injuries in receiving group

Atlanta’s Julio Jones and Green Bay’s Davante Adams are practicing again after sitting out games over the weekend

OCTOBER 1, 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

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

Where do Atlanta Falcons go after another epic meltdown?

The Atlanta Falcons have returned to work, trying to convey a sense of normalcy in a season that has quickly flown off the rails

SEPTEMBER 28, 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

Falcons missing 6 starters vs Bears, including Julio Jones

The winless Atlanta Falcons are missing six starters for their game against the Chicago Bears, including star receiver Julio Jones

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

Detroit’s Kenny Golladay and Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin are a couple of noteworthy receivers returning to action in Sunday’s late games

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons top pick Terrell placed on COVID-19 reserve list

The Atlanta Falcons have placed first-round pick A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Some Bucs fans to attend Oct. 4 Chargers game

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play before some fans at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons' Julio Jones still has chance to play against Bears

The Atlanta Falcons’ secondary will be without safety Ricardo Allen and cornerback Kendall Sheffield in Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Allen (elbow) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Allen is nursing a hyperextended elbow sustained during Atlanta's loss to the Cowboys in Week 2. Though Coach Dan Quinn previously stated that he doesn't expect Allen's injury to require a long-term recovery, the defensive captain will be forced to miss at least one contest.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Wednesday's session Allen (elbow) did not participate during practice Wednesday, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The defensive captain was forced to exit during the second quarter of Sunday's loss to Dallas after playing 19 snaps, but coach Dan Quinn said Monday that he does not expect Allen to be on the shelf for an extended period. It is unclear whether Allen is anticipated to be in the lineup Week 3 against Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears, but a practice appearance Thursday or Friday may hint at his availability for a matchup against the NFL's 29th-ranked pass offense.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injury not considered severe Coach Dan Quinn stated that Allen (elbow) does not have what he expects to be a long-term injury, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The 28-year-old safety played 19 defensive snaps Sunday during a 40-39 loss to Dallas, but he was forced to an early exit with a hyperextended elbow and proved unable to make it back on the field. His return date has not yet been identified by the training staff, but it's a relief to an already-struggling Falcons secondary that Allen's absence is not expected to be prolonged. Atlanta so far ranks 31st in pass defense on the young season, with 744 yards allowed through the air.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons still ruffled over epic collapse in Dallas

It was a nightmare scenario for the Atlanta Falcons at the end of their stunning 40-39 loss in Dallas

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowboys' rally stuns Falcons 40-39 in McCarthy's home debut

Greg Zuerlein kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired, and the Dallas Cowboys overcame four fumbles and a 20-point deficit in the first quarter to beat the Atlanta Falcons 40-3...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits contest Sunday Allen (elbow) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Dallas, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The specifics of the injury remain unclear, however, he was forced to leave the contest in the second quarter. He'll likely receive further evaluation during halftime before the medical staff makes the final call. As long as Allen is sidelined, Sharrod Neasman is is in line to receive the bulk of the depth snaps at safety.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Is Ricardo Allen's Week 1 snap count indicative of the season ahead? Allen only played 40 percent of the snaps in the opener, but the Falcons expect that number to go up as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Week 1 role reduced Allen did not record a tackle while playing 40 percent of the defensive snaps during Sunday's 38-25 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact The Falcons entered the regular season with a plan to frequently deploy the team's top three safeties in Allen, Keanu Neal, and Damontae Kazee, but Allen was the clear odd man out in the opener. Head coach Dan Quinn explained that Allen's reduced usage was because of the Seahawks' heavy utilization of two-tight end sets, as Damontae Kazee and Keanu Neal played 100 percent and 82 percent of the defensive snaps, respectively. Week 2 brings a matchup against a Cowboys' offense that just lost its top tight end, Blake Jarwin, to a torn ACL, potentially opening the door for a higher dose of three-receiver sets against Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE