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Placed on IR Orhorhoro (ankle) was placed on injured reserve by the Falcons on Friday, Will McFadden of the team's official website reports.

Impact Orhorhoro suffered the ankle injury in Atlanta's 31-26 win over the Buccaneers in Week 8 and he will now be forced to miss at least the team's next four games as he recovers. In his absence, Ta'Quon Graham is a candidate to step into a larger role on the Falcons' defensive line.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons place rookie DT Ruke Orhorhoro on injured reserve

The Atlanta Falcons have placed rookie defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro on injured reserve with an ankle issue

NOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out in Week 9 Orhorhoro (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The 2024 second-round pick from Clemson recorded one total tackle across 15 total snaps (12 defensive and three on special teams) before exiting the Falcons' Week 8 win over the Buccaneers with an ankle injury. He didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss the fifth game of his young career. Expect Ta'Quon Graham to see increased snaps as the Falcons' top rotational defensive end in Orhorhoro's stead.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons injury report: Updates on Chris Lindstrom, Ruke Orhorhoro Falcons injury report: Updates on Chris Lindstrom, Ruke Orhorhoro following Thursday’s practice

OCTOBER 31 • USATODAY.COM

Won't return vs. Tampa Bay Orhorhoro (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

Impact Orhorhoro suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game and appeared to have trouble putting pressure on his left leg. Grady Jarrett and Zach Harrison will be the Falcons' rotational defensive ends for the rest of Sunday's game.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with ankle injury Orhorhoro (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact While Orhorhoro is sidelined, Ta'Quon Graham will serve as the Falcons' top rotational defensive end behind starters Grady Jarrett and Zach Harrison.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons pleased with Ruke Orhorhoro's NFL debut Orhorhoro played 12 defensive snaps (23%) and six (19%) on special teams. He finished with three tackles in the 36-30 overtime win.

OCTOBER 9 • AJC.COM

Cover 9@9: Falcons' Ruke Orhorhoro made his NFL debut vs. Tampa Bay From the Falcons' draft class, defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus and running back Jase McClellan, have not yet played.

OCTOBER 9 • AJC.COM

Won't debut Week 1 Orhorhoro (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Orhorhoro battled a shoulder injury during training camp but was omitted from the Falcons' Week 1 injury reports. However, the rookie won't make his NFL regular-season debut versus Pittsburgh after being a healthy scratch. With Brandon Dorlus (coach's decision) also inactive, the Falcons may have to rely heavily on their starting defensive line -- Grady Jarrett, David Onyenmata and Zach Harrison.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in preseason game Orhorhoro (shoulder) played in the Falcons' preseason game against the Jaguars on Friday.

Impact The defensive lineman started the contest and played on 46, or 59 percent, of the team's defensive snaps. The 2024 second-round pick is on track to begin the season as a backup lineman. Orhorhoro was a third-team All-ACC selection in 2023 at Clemson after recording 25 tackles, including 5.0 sacks.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 17 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Considered day-to-day Coach Raheem Morris said Thursday that Orhorhoro (shoulder) is day-to-day, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Orhorhoro doesn't appear slated to miss much time, but his shoulder injury could impact his availability for Saturday's preseason game against the Ravens. The rookie second-round pick is expected to contribute in a key role for Atlanta's pass-rush, which was just joined by Matthew Judon via trade Wednesday.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE