Atlanta Falcons

Falcons place Micah Abernathy on injured reserve

Matt Hennessy signed to 53-man roster; S Dane Cruikshank, OT Coy Cronk signed to practice squad
Atlanta Falcons safety Micah Abernathy (29) walks off of the field after their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 22-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)
Atlanta Falcons safety Micah Abernathy (29) walks off of the field after their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons lost 22-17. (Jason Getz / AJC)
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Oct 15, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons safety Micah Abernathy, who suffered a left knee injury in the 38-20 win over the Panthers on Sunday, was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Center Matt Hennessy was signed from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.

Also, safety Dane Cruikshank and offensive tackle Coy Cronk were signed to the practice squad.

Hennessy was drafted by the Falcons in the third round of the 2020 draft and was a starter in 2020 and 2021.

Center Drew Dalman is on injured reserve. Ryan Neuzil has started the past three games at center for the Falcons.

Cruikshank had been with the Falcons since May until he was released Oct. 1 to make room for linebacker Rashaad Evans, who recently was released.

About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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