Falcons release official depth chart for Washington game

FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons, who released their official depth chart for the Washington game, could get a boost from the return of cornerback Kendall Sheffield and left guard Josh Andrews, who are on short-term injured reserve.

The Falcons (1-2) are set to host the Washington Football Team (1-2) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

“We’ll have to assess it,” Falcons coach Arthur Smith said. “You’re able to practice them. We’ll just have to see Wednesday, where they are at. Whether if they are ready to practice. We’ll have to make a decision. ... We think they are close.”

Defensive tackle Marlon Davidson left the Giants’ game with an ankle injury and did not return.

Cornerback A.J. Terrell remains in the concussion protocol, and wide receiver Russell Gage missed the last game with an ankle injury. T.J. Green started for Terrell, and Olamide Zaccheaus took over for Gage against the Giants.

“There are still some steps that he’s got to go in the protocol,” Smith said of Terrell. “He’s got a chance (to return against Washington).”

Also, rookie Frank Darby (calf) has missed the past two games.

“We’ll talk (Tuesday) night to see where they are at and if they are getting close,” Smith said.

Here’s the Falcons’ official depth heading into the second home game of the season against the Washington Football Team on Sunday:

OFFENSE

WR - Calvin Ridley, Tajae Sharpe or Christian Blake

TE - Kyle Pitts, Lee Smith

LT - Jake Matthews, Jason Spriggs

LG - Jaylen Mayfield, Drew Dalman, Colby Gossett

C - Matt Hennessy, Drew Dalman

RG - Chris Lindstrom, Drew Dalman

RT - Kaleb McGary, Jason Spriggs

TE - Hayden Hurst, Keith Smith, Parker Hesse, *Feleipe Franks (Was part of TE/QB package vs. Giants)

WR - Russell Gage, Olamide Zaccheaus, Frank Darby

RB - Mike Davis, Cordarrelle Patterson, Wayne Gallman

*FB -- Keith Smith, Cordarrelle Patterson (Added to reflect that they played the position in the opener.)

QB - Matt Ryan, Josh Rosen, Feleipe Franks

DEFENSE

DL - Grady Jarrett, Marlon Davidson

NT - Tyeler Davison, Ta’Quon Graham

DL - Jonathan Bullard, John Cominsky

OLB - Steven Means, Jacob Tuioti-Mariner or Brandon Copeland

ILB - Deion Jones, Mykal Walker

ILB - Foyesade Oluokun, Dorian Etheridge

OLB – Dante Fowler, Adetokunbo Ogundeji

LCB - A.J. Terrell, T.J. Green, Avery Williams or Darren Hall

FS - Erik Harris, Jaylinn Hawkins

SS - Duron Harmon, Richie Grant

RCB - Fabian Moreau, Isaiah Oliver, Kendall Sheffield

SPECIAL TEAMS

K - Younghoe Koo

P - Cameron Nizialek

LS - Josh Harris

H - Cameron Nizialek

PR - Avery Williams

KOR - Cordarrelle Patterson