Whether it was the wide receiver position in 2021, or the secondary in 2019, it seems like every year the Atlanta Falcons get decimated by injuries at one particular position. This year, it appears the defensive line has drawn the short straw.
Third-year defensive lineman Marlon Davidson had his knee scoped on Thursday, ESPN’s Michael Rothstein reported. The injury will cause Davidson to miss the remainder of the preseason at the very least, according to Rothstein.
Falcons DL Marlon Davidson had his knee scoped on Thursday morning, a source told ESPN, and he will miss at least the rest of preseason.
Davidson, Atlanta's 2nd round pick in 2020, has been fighting for a roster spot and has not been considered a roster lock throughout camp.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) August 18, 2022
Davidson, 24, was drafted by former Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff in 2020. The team later fired Dimitroff, along with former head coach Dan Quinn, five games into Davidson’s career.
On top of adjusting to a schematic shift on defense, Davidson has been sidelined with injuries over his first two NFL seasons. The former Auburn standout has played in 19 career games, appearing in 11 for Atlanta last year.
