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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 18, 2026 02:52 PM ET

Falcons sub Mike Ford in at cornerback as Avieon Terrell exits field

The No. 48 pick opened Sunday starting on the boundary

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Avieon Terrell came off. Mike Ford was in at CB on that play. #Falcons Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Atlanta Falcons cornerback Avieon Terrell, who drew the Sunday start on the boundary, came off the field during live action. Mike Ford stepped into the lineup at cornerback on the play, per Marc Raimondi.

Why it matters: Atlanta drafted Terrell out of Clemson in the second round in April to pair him alongside his brother, A.J. Terrell, in the defensive backfield. Rotating Ford into the perimeter lineup tests the Falcons' cornerback depth during the second half of the game.

What to watch: Monitor Atlanta's defensive personnel on the upcoming series to see whether Terrell returns to his boundary spot or Ford remains on the field.

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