Matt Bryant has back injury, Mike Meyer signed to practice squad
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant has a back injury and did not practice on Wednesday. Bryant had not previously been listed on an injury report.
Mike Meyer, who was with the team in training camp, was signed to the practice squad. If Bryant can’t play against the Dolphins at 1 p.m. Sunday, the Falcons can bring up Meyer.
Bryant, 42, has made all nine of his field goal attempts and all 11 of his extra points this season for 38 points.
Meyer made 3 of 4 of his field goal attempts during the exhibition season.
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