FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons tight ends participation in Thursday's practice was a bit more scarce than it has been so far in 2025. For the second day in a row, the Falcons were without Charlie Woerner, who is working through an ankle injury.
Meanwhile, fellow tight end Kyle Pitts popped up on the Falcons' injury report with a toe issue. He was listed as limited. The full extent of Pitts' and Woerner's status will be updated Friday afternoon when Atlanta releases its official game report.
The Falcons did report progress from wide receiver Casey Washington (concussion) and rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. (groin). Pearce did not participate in Wednesday's practice but was elevated to limited Thursday. Washington missed all of last week in concussion protocol but has been limited through two practices this week. If he is cleared to be a full participant in Friday's practice he should be available to Atlanta for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.
You can view Thursday's injury report below, and can check out the Falcons' and Panthers' entire weekly reports here.
Thursday, Sept. 18
Full participation
- WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder)
- ILB Kaden Elliss (neck)
- OL Jack Nelson (calf)
Limited participation
- TE Kyle Pitts (toe)
- S DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring)
- EDGE James Pearce Jr. (groin)
- WR Casey Washington (concussion)
Did not participate
- WR Jamel Agnew (groin)
- CB A.J. Terrell (hamstring)
- CB Mike Ford (groin)
- RB Nathan Carter (not injury related — personal matter)
- TE Charlie Woerner (ankle)
Take a look at our best shots from week three practice ahead of the Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, presented by Gatorade.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. #9 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III #34 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. #33 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Clark Phillips III #22 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
A Gatorade Bottle during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Clark Phillips III #22 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie #17 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
A Gatorade Bottle during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Divine Deablo #0 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
A Gatorade Bottle during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts #31 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Leonard Floyd #56 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Clark Phillips III #22 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons sports medicine staff during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus #54 and Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
A Gatorade Bottle during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Zach Harrison #96 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Sam Roberts #99 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)
