Injuries are finally catching up with the Atlanta Falcons as they prepare for their Week 9 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The team listed 10 players on Wednesday’s injury report, including safety Justin Simmons and linebacker Kaden Elliss.
Rookie defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle), guard Chris Lindstrom (knee) and linebacker JD Bertrand (concussion) did not participate while seven others were limited. Center Drew Dalman (ankle) was designated to return from the injured reserve list on Wednesday afternoon.
Dalman has been out since Week 4 and could return in time for Sunday’s game. Outside linebackers Matthew Judon and James Smith-Williams were each limited for rest while inside linebacker JD Bertrand was held out due to a concussion.
Falcons Week 9 injury report
| Player | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
| Matthew Judon | Rest | LP | |||
| Justin Simmons | Hamstring | LP | |||
| Antonio Hamilton | Back | LP | |||
| Troy Andersen | Knee | LP | |||
| James Smith-Williams | Rest | LP | |||
| Kaden Elliss | Knee | LP | |||
| Drew Dalman | Ankle | LP | |||
| Ruke Orhorhoro | Ankle | DNP | |||
| Chris Lindstrom | Knee | DNP | |||
| JD Bertrand | Concussion | DNP |
The Falcons are coming off a 31-26 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will host the Dallas Cowboys (3-4) in Week 9. Sunday’s game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium,