Falcons injury report: Clark Phillips III out with rib injury
FLOWERY BRANCH — Cornerback Clark Phillips III, one of the contenders for the starting nickel spot, will miss some time with a rib injury, Falcons coach Raheem Morris said Tuesday.
Phillips was not at practice Monday and will not participate Tuesday in the joint practice with the Titans. “He’ll be, I guess, day to day,” Morris said.
Also, running back Carlos Washington Jr. (hamstring) and wide receiver Jamal Agnew (undisclosed/small issue) will miss some time.
“We hope to get (Washington) back soon,” Morris said.
Linebacker Caleb Johnson was out Monday. “He has a good reason,” Morris said. “I’ll let him tell you when he gets back.”
Also, Morris didn’t have an update on wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who’s missed most of training camp after going down with a shoulder injury.
“Still the same, he’s been out probably a week and half now,” Morris said. “We are kind of just waiting and rolling. He’s on a week-to-week basis.”
Morris was asked if he expects Mooney back for the season opener.
“I feel great based on my medical (experts), talking to those guys on when we can go,” Morris said. “I feel good about getting him back healthy and ready to go. When? I don’t now.”
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