The Falcons were relatively healthy compared to the Dolphins entering Sunday’s game, but the team was forced to play without two key starters in right tackle Kaleb McGary and outside linebacker Dante Fowler. McGary was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list last week and Fowler (knee) went on injured reserve.
Nonetheless, Atlanta was able to come away with a 30-28 victory over the weekend, and on Monday, the team activated McGary from the COVID reserve. The Falcons also released safety T.J. Green, making way for McGary’s return.
Kaleb McGary has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list. https://t.co/EqUyc4PaJm
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 25, 2021
According to ESPN’s Michael Rothstein, the team cut kicker Elliott Fry from the practice squad and signed defensive back Luther Kirk to fill his vacancy. Kirk previously spent time with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois State.
Also, Falcons signed DB Luther Kirk to the practice squad (with the great Twitter handle of @CaptainKirk140) and cut K Elliott Fry.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) October 25, 2021
As for injured defensive backs A.J. Terrell and Erik Harris, we didn’t get an official update, but head coach Arthur Smith said he feels good about the health of the secondary going forward.
It's significant, IMO, that Falcons HC Arthur Smith said "feel pretty good about the health of where we're going." Also said he didn't feel like they were pretty banged up in 2ndary
Especially considering A.J. Terrell, Fabian Moreau & Erik Harris all left Sunday with injuries.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) October 25, 2021
