The Falcons placed quarterback D.J. Shockley and wide receiver Jamin Elliott on injured reserve Thursday afternoon after the pair suffered season-ending knee injuries in the fourth quarter of a preseason win at Buffalo.
Head Coach Bobby Petrino shared his thoughts on the team's preseason win at Buffalo and on a season-ending injury to quarterback D.J. Shockley Monday afternoon.
Quarterback D.J. Shockley tore a ligament in his knee Friday night at Buffalo and will miss the rest of the season. “It’s very disappointing, especially when you get in a situation where you feel like you’re doing good and going out doing everything possible to try and help the team,” he said.
Rookie running back Jason Snelling rushed for 50 yards and Chris Redman -- playing for an injured D.J. Shockley -- threw a late touchdown pass to lift the Falcons to a 13-10 road victory.
Game notes and injury updates straight from the Ralph Wilson Stadium press box.
Quotes from Falcons players after the preseason game in Buffalo against the Bills.
The Falcons are looking to get back on track after losing 31-16 last week in the preseason opener. The chance to do so comes Friday when the team takes on the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium.