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The Atlanta Falcons have several starters with injury reports heading into their game against the Dallas Cowboys

The Atlanta Falcons have several starters with injury reports heading into their game against the Dallas Cowboys

The Atlanta FalconsThe initial injury report ahead of their Week 9 game against the Dallas Cowboys consists of several key players.

Three players did not participate in Atlanta’s practice on Wednesday, led by All-Pro right guard Chris Lindstrom. The Falcons were also without two rookies in second-round defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro and fifth-round linebacker JD Bertrand.

Lindstrom suffered a knee injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s 31-26 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but Falcons coach Raheem Morris said after the game that he would be cleared to return. Lindstrom said in the locker room afterward that he expected the Cowboys to be fine.

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Bertrand (concussion) and Orhorhoro (ankle) also suffered injuries against Tampa Bay. Orhorhoro left the game in the third quarter and did not return The status for Sunday seems bleaksaid Morris.

“We need to watch a little more and see what’s going on that day,” Morris said Wednesday. “It doesn’t look great.”

Atlanta had its roster limited to seven players. Some, like safety Justin Simmons (hamstring) and linebacker Troy Andersen (knee), were expected to play as they have been dealing with pre-existing injuries for several weeks and did not play against Tampa Bay.

Others, however, are a little more interesting to monitor.

Linebacker Kaden Elliss injured his knee in the game against the Buccaneers, and while he returned on the ensuing drive, he was limited on Wednesday. Nickel cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. has been dealing with a back injury for several weeks – he was active against Tampa Bay and “came through the game pretty well,” Morris said.

Two others – full-backs Matt Judon and James Smith-Williams – were limited due to rest.

Perhaps the most encouraging entry on the Falcons’ injury report is center Drew Dalman determined to return from injured reserve Wednesday and participated in his first practice since injuring his ankle against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3.

Dalman’s 21-day practice window is open and he appears to have a chance to play against the Cowboys.

Atlanta (5-3) and Dallas (3-4) begin play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m.

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