ATLANTA Cordarrelle PattersonThe NFL’s No. 1 rusher,, is now activated from injured reserve. The NFL’s No. 5-ranked rush offense has been activated from inactive reserve. Atlanta Falcons They have one of the most dynamic players in their back.
Patterson was 31 years old and had been a top running back in the NFL before he suffered a knee injury. He was out of action for four weeks. Patterson had been running at his best, with 340 yards and three touchdowns on 58 carries in the first four games.
Patterson ran for 141 yards against Seattle in Week 3. This was his second consecutive career-high in rush.
Patterson stated Wednesday that he feels 90 percent, but Patterson noted that no one can feel 100 percent at this time of the year. Patterson also posted video updates of his recovery from injury.
Patterson stated, “I just try and give the fans what it wants to see man.” “I was gone for a couple of weeks. I knew my fans missed me on Twitter so I posted a video to show what I was doing.
The 2013 first-round selection, who had mostly played receiver throughout his career, was able to continue his career revitalization. In 2020, he made a serious move to run back in Chicago. He signed with Atlanta in 2021 and had a record year, with 618 yards of rushing and 548 receiving.
In March, he signed a two-year contract with Falcons after openly campaigning to be back. This was due to his familiarity with the coaching staff and the offense. It also helped that he quickly became a fan favorite.
He was one of the top rushers in the league this season. The Falcons have been running the ball well without him, thanks to their running backs Tyler Allgeier (84 carries, 324 yard, one touchdown) Caleb Huntley (57 carries for 265 yards and one touchdown) Avery Williams (10 carries for 58 yards, one touchdown) with the quarterback Marcus Mariota (55 carries, 285 yards, 3 touchdowns).
Patterson’s return offers an entirely new dynamic for the Atlanta offense, thanks to the many places Arthur Smith, Falcons head coach can place him in a formation.
Smith stated that Smith believed Smith was right when he said, “When he returns to us, I believe that makes us better offense.” Smith said in October, “When he comes back, I think that makes us a better offense.” [packages]. Is he a wideout Is he a back Is he a quarterback? Are they a tight end or a quarterback? You should focus on that because I know he is a tight end. He made huge plays in the pass and run games last year.
“When he comes home, I know there are a lot of things that he can help us with and that will make our offense better.”
Patterson stated that he hopes to be a part of the NFC South’s best rushing offense, which is why Patterson was able to say Patterson when he returned. Patterson also stated that he will pay close attention to his conditioning, which was a major factor in the decision to return to the team.
Atlanta uses Patterson throughout its formations. Before the injury, he was in on 55% Falcons snaps. He is primarily a runningback this season. This includes 106 snaps in backfield, 12 in slots, two as tight ends, two as a tightend, and seven as a receiver. Patterson had 291 snaps as a runningback, 100 as receiver, 51 at tightend and 16 at tightend last season.
The Falcons take on the Los Angeles Chargers This is one of only two teams left on the Atlanta schedule above the.500 mark.
Atlanta also signed defensive linesman Jalen Dalton To the 53-man roster. Dalton and Patterson were moved to the 53-man roster by the Falcons. Elijah Wilkinson Reserved and released edge rusher Quinton Bell.
Matt Hennessy Wilkinson is expected to take over as the left guard.
Safety was also raised by the Falcons Jovante Moffatt Lineman of offensive Ryan Neuzil For Sunday, the practice squad.