CINCINNATI Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell The remainder of Sunday’s match against the has been cancelled. Cincinnati Bengals After suffering a hamstring strain in the first quarter.
Terrell’s injury occurred away from the ball — Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow Passed to Joe Mixon on the right. Terrell was protecting a receiver on the right side of the field.
Before Terrell walked gingerly to the medical tent, doctors and trainers from the Falcons examined Terrell’s right foot. He was then evaluated and ruled out. He was still walking gingerly on the sidelines when he got out of the tent.
Terrell, Atlanta’s best cornerback, was forced to leave last week’s victory over San Francisco because he grabbed his right leg. This was later reported as a thigh injure. Terrell stated to ESPN that they were simply playing safe with Terrell and kept him out of last week’s win over San Francisco. This was so he could be available for Sunday against the Bengals.
He practiced all week — Wednesday, on a limited basis, then fully on Thursday — and had no injury designation. Atlanta now has two starting cornerbacks. Casey Hayward He was injured in a shoulder accident against the 49ers and was put on injured reserve Tuesday.
The Falcons now have a second-year player. Darren Hall A team practice squad elevation for the week. Cornell Armstrong, who is the team’s cornerback outside.
Terrell, 24, has 28 tackles and five passes defensed this season. He also had a forced fumble recovery and fumble recovery.