Falcons’ A.J. Terrell cleared NFL’s concussion protocol

FLOWERY BRANCH — Starting cornerback A.J. Terrell has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol, the Falcons announced Saturday.

Terrell was limited in practice Wednesday and wore a yellow non-contact jersey. He fully participated in practice Friday.

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He was injured early in the game Sunday against the Jets and was replaced by rookie cornerback Clark Phillips III.

Getting Terrell back will be a big boost for the Falcons when they face Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Evans, who had seven catches for 162 yards and a touchdowns Sunday in the Bucs’ last game, a 21-18 win over the Panthers. The Falcons and the Bucs will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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