The Atlanta Falcons are counting on free-agent defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. to be a difference maker on defense this season, and the early returns from camp have been overwhelmingly positive.
However, there was some concern among Falcons fans after Fowler was seen wearing a knee brace while sitting out of Monday’s practice. According to head coach Dan Quinn, though, Fowler has a sprained ankle, per team reporter Kelsey Conway.
Dan Quinn said Dante Fowler had a sprained ankle, it’s not a long term injury, though. Todd Gurley and Alex Mack won’t practice today.
— Kelsey Conway (@FalconsKelsey) September 1, 2020
Quinn said Atlanta will be without RB Todd Gurley (rest), OL Alex Mack (rest) and rookie DL Marlon Davidson (knee strain) on Tuesday. Davidson sounds like he’s still a few weeks away from being able to contribute, as tweeted by ESPN’s Vaughn McClure.
Quinn said it will take a few weeks for Marlon Davidson to get back into the flow once Davidson returns from knee strain.
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) September 1, 2020
Lastly, the Falcons’ other starting defensive end, Takk McKinley, will be limited today as he recovers from shoulder surgery.
Dan Quinn said Takk to be limited today just for the long term coming off shoulder surgery, as happened at times in camp.
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) September 1, 2020
Check back for more updates after the team’s Tuesday training camp practice.
