The Falcons will begin practicing on Wednesday for their Week 2 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Head coach Dan Quinn gave some injury updates on cornerback Kendall Sheffield, who missed Week 1, and wide receiver Russell Gage, who took a big hit from Seahawks safety Jamal Adams.
As reported by Jason Butt of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sheffield will miss Wednesdays’s practice due to a foot injury.
Dan Quinn said Kendall Sheffield will be held out of practice again today.
— Jason Butt (@JasonHButt) September 16, 2020
ESPN’s Vaughn McClure is reporting that Gage is good to go for today’s practice.
Dan Quinn said Russell Gage is good to go for practice
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) September 16, 2020
As for rookie defensive lineman Marlon Davidson, Quinn said he wants to see a full practice out of the former Auburn standout before he considers him ready for Sunday’s matchup.
Dan Quinn said he wants to see a full practice out of Marlon Davidson this week, and if he's able to do that, then he'll play. Davidson is coming off of a knee strain this preseason.
— Jason Butt (@JasonHButt) September 16, 2020
Stay tuned for more updates following Wednesday’s practice.
