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Falcons injury report: Takk McKinley did not practice

Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson on his first offensive play during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson on his first offensive play during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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Oct 27, 2020

Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley, who’s been battling a groin injury since the second game of the season, did not practice Tuesday.

The Falcons (1-6) are set to play the Carolina Panthers (3-4) at 8:20 p.m. Thursday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

McKinley started Sunday against the Lions, but played only five snaps in the previous four games after being injured against Dallas on Sept. 20.

McKinley played 23 of 62 defensive snaps (37%) against the Lions and had only one tackle.

Here’s the Falcons' full injury report:

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Full Participation

  • N/A

Limited Participation

  • No. 11 WR Julio Jones (hip)
  • No. 51 C Alex Mack (knee)
  • No. 76 T Kaleb McGary (elbow)
  • No. 83 WR Russell Gage (knee)

Did Not Participate

  • No. 98 DE Takk McKinley (groin)

Falcons' next four games

Falcons at Panthers at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29

Broncos at Falcons at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8

Bye Week

Falcons at Saints at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22

Las Vegas Raiders at Falcons at 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 29

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