Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts Inactives
- Prior to their november 5, 2023, game against the Indianapolis colts in Berlin, Germany, the Atlanta Falcons confirmed the inactive status of several players.
- Right guard Chris Lindstrom (foot) was active despite being listed as questionable on the Friday injury report.
- With Mike Hughes sidelined, Dee Alford is expected to start at cornerback.
Falcons Injury Updates and Roster Moves Ahead of Colts Game in Berlin
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Pre-Game Injury Decisions
Prior to their november 5, 2023, game against the Indianapolis colts in Berlin, Germany, the Atlanta Falcons confirmed the inactive status of several players. Left guard Matthew Bergeron (ankle),edge rusher leonard Floyd (hamstring),and offensive tackle Storm Norton (foot) had previously been ruled out.
Right guard Chris Lindstrom (foot) was active despite being listed as questionable on the Friday injury report. Cornerback mike Hughes (neck) and defensive lineman LaCale London (shoulder) where both declared inactive for the contest.
Defensive Backfield Adjustments
With Mike Hughes sidelined, Dee Alford is expected to start at cornerback. Alford has been filling in at nickelback for the past four weeks due to a hamstring injury to Billy bowman jr. Bowman, who has missed games as the Falcons’ Week 5 bye, practiced fully throughout the week and is anticipated to return to the starting lineup, allowing Alford to shift to the outside.
Practice Squad Elevation
To bolster depth in the secondary, the Falcons elevated cornerback Keith Taylor from the practice squad as a standard elevation for the game.