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NFL·INJURY·September 22, 2026 02:29 PM ET

Falcons place A.J. Terrell on IR ahead of Packers game

Groin injury sidelines him at least four games

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 221 min read
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Falcons lose a key member of their defense ahead of Thursday night against the Packers. CB A.J. Terrell (groin) will be

What happened: Atlanta will place cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. on injured reserve with a groin injury. The designation sidelines him at least four games, ruling him out Thursday night against Green Bay.

Why it matters: Terrell is Atlanta's top boundary corner, backed by Ulbrich as the NFL's top boundary corner. His absence thins the secondary on a short week with Michael Penix set to start Thursday.

What to watch: Atlanta hosts Green Bay on Thursday night. Zach Harrison joins the active roster from the practice squad for defensive depth.

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