Atlanta Falcons’ Offensive Line Faces Setbacks as Drew Dalman Sits Out

ByMatthew Caldwell

Injury Occurred During Game Against Kansas City Chiefs

Dalman, who is expected to be a free agent at the end of this season, suffered the injury during the second quarter of Sunday’s night game against the Kansas City Chiefs. His backup, Ryan Neuzil, stepped in for him. Following Dalman’s exit, the Falcons initially struggled, with two consecutive fumbles by Kirk Cousins. However, the team eventually rebounded, with Cousins stating that he anticipates benefitting from more practice time with Neuzil, a hint that he knew Dalman would be out for a while.

Additional Injury to Right Tackle Kaleb McGary

The Falcons also lost right tackle Kaleb McGary in the second quarter due to a knee injury. Raheem Morris, Falcons’ coach, stated that more information on both injuries would be provided later in the week.

New Signings to the Falcons’ Offensive Line

In response to these injuries, the Falcons enlisted veteran offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson to their 53-man roster and added offensive lineman Matt Hennessy to their practice squad on Tuesday. Wilkinson, previously a member of the practice squad, and Hennessy both have prior experience starting games for the Falcons and are familiar with offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford’s system.

Matthew Caldwell is a dedicated NFL sports writer with a flair for combining deep analysis with engaging storytelling. With a background in sports journalism and years of experience covering the NFL, Matthew has become a respected voice in the industry, known for his ability to make even the most complex aspects of the game accessible to fans of all levels.

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