Falcons' Gervon Dexter expected to play through eye infection

Lineman woke up with the ailment before Baltimore matchup

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Falcons defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. woke up with an eye infection. He is expected to play Via @JamesPalmerTV on X

What happened: Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. is expected to play after waking up with an eye infection. He will be available for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Why it matters: His availability is a significant boost for an Atlanta defense tasked with slowing down a 6-1 Ravens team that averages 27.7 points per game. The Falcons are seeking their third consecutive victory.

By the numbers: Dexter, who recently signed a four-year, $78 million extension, ranks eighth in the NFL with a 20.5 percent pressure rate.

What to watch: Monitor his snap count during the game to see if the infection limits his usual workload or effectiveness.

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@JamesPalmerTV 2026-10-11T14:40:18.633436+00:00

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