Falcons center Alex Mack, who’s been in the NFL’s concussion protocol, was limited in practice Wednesday.
“He’ll be ready to play if he’s available. ... I do expect him to play,” Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris said.
The Falcons (4-11) play the Buccaneers (10-5) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. Because of inclement weather, the Falcons moved the Wednesday practice indoors. Because of COVID-19 protocols there was no media access.'
Rookie Matt Hennessy, a third-round pick from Temple, started for Mack against the Chiefs on Sunday. He played all 68 snaps in his first NFL start.
“For Hennessy, that was a great learning experience for him to get out there and get some action for the first time,” Morris said.
Here’s the full injury report:
Full participation -- Defensive end Steven Means (hand) and center Matt Hennessy (knee).
Limited participation -- Running back Ito Smith (rib), defensive end John Cominsky (shoulder), center Alex Mack (concussion), linebacker Foye Oluokun (ankle), left guard James Carpenter (groin), tight end Luke Stocker (elbow) and defensive tackle Marlon Davidson (knee).
Did not participate -- Wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring), wide receiver Brandon Powell (foot), cornerback Darqueze Dennard (quad) and defensive end Charles Harris (not injury related – personal matter)
Falcons’ 2021 draft position
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2. New York Jets
3. Miami Dolphins (via Houston)
4. Falcons
5. Cincinnati Bengals
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