The Atlanta Falcons will play without wide receiver Drake London for the fourth straight game as he continues to recover from a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) strain sustained in Week 11. The team announced on Wednesday that four other starters are listed as questionable ahead of their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tight end Kyle Pitts, who has been managing a knee injury, was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. On defense, edge rushers Brandon Dorlus and Jalon Walker are both questionable. Dorlus missed last week’s game against the Seattle Seahawks due to a groin injury, while Walker is dealing with a quad injury that prevented him from returning to action last Sunday. Defensive lineman David Onyemata remains on the injury report with a foot issue and was also limited in practice this week.
The Falcons adjusted their practice schedule due to the short week, holding only one full session—a walk through on Tuesday—and skipping Monday’s practice.
Cornerback A.J. Terrell, who has been coping with a neck injury, did not receive any designation for Thursday’s game, indicating he is expected to be available.
According to Wednesday’s participation report, KhaDarel Hodge (shoulder), A.J. Terrell Jr. (neck), Kaden Elliss (elbow/illness), and Chris Lindstrom (foot) all fully participated in practice. Limited participants included Kyle Pitts Sr., Jalon Walker, Brandon Dorlus, Leonard Floyd (resting), Jake Matthews (resting), and David Onyemata.
“WR Drake London (knee)” was officially listed as out for Thursday’s game.
