FLOWERY BRANCH — Three starting offensive linemen did not practice for the Falcons on Wednesday, according to the team’s official injury report.
Left tackle Jake Matthews (ankle), right guard Chris Lindstrom (ankle) and right tackle Kaleb McGary (right knee) did not practice. Center Drew Dalman (ankle), who did not play against the Bucs on Sunday, returned to practice and was limited.
The Falcons (6-7) are set to play the Panthers (1-12) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
“Chris and Jake won’t be out there today, but I’m optimistic that they’ll play (Sunday),” Falcons coach Arthur Smith said before practice.
Defensive tackle Kentavius Street, who sustained a pectoral injury in the loss against the Bucs, is out for the game Sunday. “He won’t play this week,” Smith said.
Street’s season could be over.
“It is possible,” Smith said. “It’s possible that he could come back, too. I’m not saying that to be evasive or vague.”
Also, defensive tackle David Onyemata (ankle), linebacker Nate Landman (left knee) and cornerback Jeff Okudah (ankle) returned to practice. They did not play in the last game against the Bucs. Okudah fully participated while Onyemata and Landman were limited.
Also, defensive tackle LaCale London (knee) fully participated in practice, and veteran defensive end Calais Campbell had a veteran rest day.
“That’s where we are this late in the year,” Smith said. “Thankfully, most of the guys have a legitimate shot to play. We have to tweak a couple things for practice for a couple of guys. We’ll have a clear picture by Friday, for sure. (We are) pretty optimistic on most of those guys.”
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