FLOWERY BRANCH — Offensive lineman Matt Hennessy, who sustained a knee injury in the Falcons’ 20-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Safety Jovante Moffatt was promoted to the 53-man roster from the practice squad.
Hennessy, who started at left guard for Elijah Wilkinson, played 50 snaps against the Chargers. He was replaced in the lineup by Colby Gossett.
Hennessy, who was taken in the third round (78th overall) of the 2020 NFL draft, started all 17 games at center last season. He lost the battle to retain his starting spot to Drew Dalman in training camp.
The Falcons were down one safety after trading Dean Marlowe to the Bills at the trading deadline. Also, safety Erik Harris (foot) is on the injury report and was a surprise inactive against the Chargers.
Also, the Falcons signed outside linebacker Quinton Bell and center/guard Jonotthan Harrison to the practice squad and released cornerback BoPete Keyes.
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Atlanta Falcons 2022 schedule
Sept. 11: Saints 27, Falcons 26
Sept. 18: Rams 31, Falcons 27
Sept. 25 Falcons 27, Seahawks 23
Oct. 2 Falcons 23, Browns 20
Oct. 9 Buccaneers 21, Falcons 15
Oct. 16 Falcons 28, 49ers 14
Oct. 23 Bengals 35, Falcons 17
Oct. 30 Falcons 37, Panthers 34 OT
Nov. 6 Chargers 20, Falcons 17
Nov. 10 at Carolina, 8:15 p.m.
Nov. 20 vs. Chicago, 1 p.m.
Nov. 27 at Washington, 1 p.m.
Dec. 4 vs. Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.
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Dec. 24 at Baltimore, 1 p.m.
Jan. 1 vs. Arizona, 1 p.m.
Jan. 8 vs. Tampa Bay, TBD
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