Falcons injury report: Taylor Heinicke limited at practice Wednesday
FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who aggravated a left ankle injury Sunday in the 37-17 loss to the Bears, was limited in practice Wednesday, according the team official injury report.
The Falcons (7-9) are set to play the Saints (8-8) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Also, defensive end Zach Harrison (knee) and inside linebacker Troy Andersen (pectoral) were limited. Andersen was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday.
Center Drew Dalman (ankle) did not practice along with safety DeMarcco Hellams and cornerback Mike Hughes, who are in the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Defensive end Calais Campbell and running back Cordarrelle Patterson received veteran rest days and did not practice.
Desmond Ridder is the backup if Heinicke can’t play Sunday. Ryan Neuzil will take over at center if Dalman remains unable to play.
In the secondary, the Falcons have Richie Grant and Micah Abernathy at safety and Dee Alford and Tre Flowers at cornerback.
Also, the Falcons have cornerback Natrone Brooks and safeties Lukas Denis and Tre Tarpley III on the practice squad.
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