Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen, who was injured in the 21-16 loss to the Saints on Sunday, is in the NFL’s concussion protocol, interim coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday.
Also, punter Sterling Hofrichter (right hamstring), wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) and guard James Carpenter (groin) did not practice Wednesday.
Allen has started 10 games this season. He has 19 tackles, one interception and four pass breakups. Allen played 50 of the 78 defensive snaps (64%) against the Saints. Sharrod Neasman is listed behind Allen on the depth chart, and he played 31 snaps against the Saints. Also, cornerback Isaiah Oliver spent some time at safety.
Running back Ito Smith, who also was injured and checked for a head injury in the Saints game, was participating at practice during the portion open for media viewing.
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Limited Participation
- No. 21 RB Todd Gurley (knee)
- No. 22 S Keanu Neal (ankle)
- No. 25 RB Ito Smith (neck)
- No. 54 LB Foye Oluokun (neck)
- No. 56 DE Dante Fowler (hamstring)
- No. 81 TE Hayden Hurst (ankle)
- No. 91 DE Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (neck)
- No. 97 DT Grady Jarrett (groin)
Did Not Participate
- No. 4 P Sterling Hofrichter (right hamstring)
- No. 11 WR Julio Jones (hamstring)
- No. 37 S Ricardo Allen (concussion)
- No. 77 G James Carpenter (groin)
Falcons’ final four games
Falcons at Chargers at 4:25 p.m., Sunday
Buccaneers at Falcons at 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20
Falcons at Chiefs at 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 27
Falcons at Buccaneers at 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 3
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