On the Friday, the Falcons declared tight end Austin Hooper, running back Devonta Freeman and safety Kemal Ishmael out of the game against the Panthers.

On Sunday, tackle Matt Gono, defensive end John Cominsky, wide receiver Brandon Powell and defensive tackle Deadrin Senat were designated inactive.

For the Panthers, wide receiver Brandon Zylstra, running back Mike Davis, linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk, cornerback Ross Cockrell, linebacker/defensive end Christian Miller, guard Dennis Daley and defensive tackle Kyle Love were designated inactive.

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Falcons defensive end Zach Harrison (on ground, center) sacks Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy  during the first half Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. Atlanta had six sacks, including 1.5 apiece by Harrison and Brandon Dorlus. (Bruce Kluckhohn/AP)

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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