Falcons left guard Andy Levitre, who’s fighting back from a triceps injury, was declared inactive for Sunday’s game against the Saints.

Ben Garland will start in his place.

Levitre, who had started 140 consecutive games, suffered a partially torn left triceps injury early in the Dec. 3 game against the Vikings, and Garland started in his place against the Saints and Bucs – both wins.

Levitre planned on returning against the Saints. Levitre was practicing with tape on his left arm and shoulder and a brace all last week.

“No. I’m doing alright,” he said of his arm when asked if he had any pain or discomfort or if he was limited in any way on Thursday. “It’s the same old, same old. I’ve been in meetings and obviously I’ve missed some time practice-wise, but I’ve been in it mentally. I know what’s been going on. I’m not planning on missing a beat.”

Coach Dan Quinn and offensive line coach Chris Morgan must have decided that Levitre couldn’t play with a weaken left arm.

About the Author

Keep Reading

Unlike last season, when Kirk Cousins was the undisputed starter for the Atlanta Falcons at quarterback heading into training camp, this season it's Michael Penix Jr. (center). Training camp begins next week. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Featured

“Our members cannot be bought off,” General President Sean O’Brien said in a social media statement, calling UPS' offers “illegal and haphazard.” (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2023)

Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC