FLOWERY BRANCH -- Starting cornerback A.J. Terrell, who hasn’t practiced this week after suffering a hamstring injury against the Bengals, has been declared out of the Falcons’ home game Sunday against Carolina.

Terrell exited the 35-17 loss to Cincinnati after only eight plays. The Carolina game will be the first Terrell has missed since the 17-14 win over the Giants in week 3 of the 2021 season.

Running back Caleb Huntley (illness) was added to the team’s official injury report after missing practice Thursday. He was back at practice on Friday.

Cornerback Dee Alford, who also has a hamstring injury, practiced on a limited basis.

Safety Jaylinn Hawkins (concussion) did not practice and previously was declared out of the coming game.

The Falcons (3-4) are set to host the Panthers (2-5) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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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 vs. Carolina, 1 p.m.

Nov. 6 vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 1 p.m.

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.

BYE WEEK

Dec. 18 at New Orleans, TBD

Dec. 24 at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

Jan. 1 vs. Arizona, 1 p.m.

Jan. 8 vs. Tampa Bay, TBD

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