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Falcons announce player statuses ahead of Week 8 clash with Buccaneers

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Rob Dadona Manager Of Coaching Operations | Atlanta Falcons Website

Rob Dadona Manager Of Coaching Operations | Atlanta Falcons Website

The Atlanta Falcons have issued their injury report ahead of the Week 8 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Raheem Morris confirmed that inside linebacker Troy Andersen will miss Sunday's game due to a knee injury, marking his fourth consecutive absence.

Safety Justin Simmons is listed as doubtful with a hamstring issue, while center Ryan Neuzil is questionable because of a knee problem. If Simmons cannot play, Richie Grant is expected to fill in alongside Jessie Bates III. Matt Hennessy would replace Neuzil if needed, as former starting center Drew Dalman remains on injured reserve with an ankle injury.

The Friday injury report details full participation from ILB Nate Landman (shoulder) and OL Matthew Bergeron (neck). Limited participants include CB Antonio Hamilton Sr. (back), ILB Troy Andersen (knee), OL Ryan Neuzil (knee), T Jake Matthews, and T Kaleb McGary—both resting for non-injury reasons.

Players who did not participate are S Justin Simmons (hamstring), DL David Onyemata, and DL Grady Jarrett—both resting for non-injury reasons.

For the game report dated October 26, CB Antonio Hamilton Sr. and OL Ryan Neuzil are listed as questionable. S Justin Simmons is doubtful, while ILB Troy Andersen is out.

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