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Falcons’ injury report: Harris, Hawkins return; Fowler still out

Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) celebrates making an interception during the first half against the New York Jets Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England. (Ian Walton/AP)

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Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) celebrates making an interception during the first half against the New York Jets Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England. (Ian Walton/AP)
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Oct 21, 2021

FLOWERY BRANCH -- Safeties Erik Harris (calf) and Jaylinn Hawkins (illness) were back at Falcons practice during the open portion Thursday.

Harris missed the team’s most recent game, against the Jets on Oct. 10, and Hawkins started for him. It was Hawkins’ third NFL start.

Hawkins missed practice Wednesday with his illness. He fully participated Thursday.

Also, outside linebacker Dante Fowler (knee) did not practice.

Cornerback Avery Williams (hamstring) was limited Wednesday and Thursday. He was moving better and catching punts during special-teams practice Thursday.

ATLANTA FALCONS’ INJURY REPORT

Thursday, Oct. 21

  • Full Participation
  • S Jaylinn Hawkins (illness)
  • Limited Participation
  • CB Avery Williams (hamstring)
  • Did Not Participate
  • OLB Dante Fowler (knee)

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