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NFL·INJURY·October 22, 2026 01:42 PM ET

Jeff Ulbrich says Falcons LB Divine Deablo will try to play

Josh Woods filled in after Deablo's Oct. 18 arm injury.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read
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Ulbrich on Deablo: If he can respirate, he's gonna try to be out there. #Falcons Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Atlanta defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich remarked Thursday that if Divine Deablo "can respirate, he's gonna try to be out there." Deablo left the Oct. 18 game with an arm injury and was listed as questionable to return before Josh Woods stepped in at linebacker.

Why it matters: Deablo has navigated availability hurdles throughout the 2026 campaign, missing practice on Aug. 11 before drawing a questionable tag alongside Ebukam for Week 4 on Oct. 4. His availability shapes an Atlanta front seven that added edge Charles Snowden from Washington's practice squad and signed TJ Quinn to the practice squad following Bralen Trice's release on Oct. 20.

What to watch: Atlanta's upcoming practice participation reports and official game-status designations will determine whether Deablo returns to the lineup or Woods continues taking his snaps.

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