The Falcons announced on Saturday afternoon that the organization has placed Damien Williams on injured reserve.
Williams left Sunday's loss to the Saints in the first half with a rib injury. After being taken to the locker room for examination, the veteran running back did try to return to the field of play in the fourth quarter, but the rib injury lingered as the week went on. It's because of all this, that it may come as a slight surprise that Williams will now miss - at minimum - four games while on IR.
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Williams did not participate in practice this week, and Arthur Smith ruled him out of Sunday's game against the Rams after practice on Friday.
Though a corresponding move for the active 53-man roster has not been announced, the Falcons did use a standard practice squad elevation on running back Caleb Huntley and defensive lineman Abdullah Anderson. There's a chance the Falcons could carry four running backs into game day with Cordarrelle Patterson, Tyler Allgeier, Avery Williams and Huntley.
In other news, the Falcons announced upon departure for Los Angeles on Saturday morning that outside linebackers coach Ted Monachino would not be making the trip. He will miss the Falcons next two games against the Rams and Seahawks as he deals with a personal matter.
Our favorite snaps as the team puts in the work at Flowery Branch to prepare for this week's game against the LA Rams, presented by Gatorade.
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson #84 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Dylan Mabin #39 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Detail view of a Gatorade bottle during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Frank Darby #88 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Feleipe Franks #15 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Dean Marlowe #21 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Detail view of helmets during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tucker Fisk #43 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Detail view of an Atlanta Falcons logo on a door to the practice field during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Rashaan Evans #54 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Caleb Huntley #42 drinks from a Gatorade bottle during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota #1 and wide receiver Drake London #5 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Josh Ali #80 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Detail view of a Gatorade bottle during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons nose tackle Khyiris Tonga #79 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Quinton Bell #56 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Detail view of the shoes of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota #1 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Harris #23 during practice in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
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