Falcons downgrade rookie CB Avery Williams to out vs. Dolphins

On Friday’s injury report, the Atlanta Falcons ruled linebacker Dante Fowler (knee) out for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, while defensive back Avery Williams (hamstring) was listed as doubtful.

Since then, Fowler has been placed on injured reserve and Williams’ status for Week 7 has been downgraded to out. The rookie fifth-round pick out of Boise State has returned eight punts this season for 48 yards, along with five kick returns for another 63 yards.

Falcons downgrade CB Avery Williams (hamstring) to OUT vs Dolphins on Sunday.

Also elevated LB Daren Bates and CB Chris Williamson through standard practice squad elevation and LB James Vaughters through COVID-19 elevation flex exemption.

— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) October 23, 2021

As ESPN’s Michael Rothstein reported, the Falcons also elevated three players — cornerback Chris Williamson, linebackers Daren Bates and James Vaughters — to the 53-man roster for Sunday’s game.

Miami is in considerably worse shape health wise than Atlanta, with 15 players listed on the team’s Friday injury report, per Dolphins Wire’s Mike Masala:

“Igbinoghene (knee), quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ribs), cornerback Xavien Howard (shoulder/groin), cornerback Byron Jones (Achilles/groin), center Greg Mancz (groin), wide receiver DeVante Parker (shoulder/hamstring), linebacker Jaelan Phillips (ankle), quarterback Jacoby Brissett (hamstring), running back Malcolm Brown (ribs), defensive tackle John Jenkins (knees), and safety Brandon Jones (ankle) were all listed as limited participants on Friday.”

The Falcons are favored by 2.5 points over the Dolphins, and can get to 3-3 on the season with a win down in Miami on Sunday.

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