Multiple key Falcons players are injured, creating urgent roster-management decisions before the 53-man deadline. Norton projects to short-term injured reserve for six-to-eight weeks. Andersen likely will go to reserve/Physically Unable to Perform and miss the first four games. Divine Deablo appears to be securing the starting inside linebacker job next to Kaden Elliss. Uncertainty remains about Mooney’s readiness, McGary’s timeline, and whether Washington and Phillips can be available for Week 1. The team has only two short-term IR slots, limited roster spots, and must decide whether to carry injured veterans or replace them with healthy depth.
Darnell Mooney. Troy Andersen. Kaleb McGary. Storm Norton. Carlos Washington. Clark Phillips. These are all players who are currently hurt, and because of that, the Atlanta Falcons are in a position where they must make tough decisions as they shape their 53 man roster in the days following the final preseason game. For some players, the decisions are relatively easy. Norton will have to go on short-term injured reserve, more than likely, given that he's out for six-to-eight weeks.
Is Mooney close enough to returning that you would feel good about carrying him on the 53 man roster with no injury designation, counting on him being back in a week or two? Is McGary going to be able to play any time soon, or does he require the use of that second short-term IR slot? Can Washington and Phillips be ready in time to play Week 1, or are their roster spots better used on other, healthy players?
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