SEATTLE -- The Falcons offensive line will look slightly different when they suit up to face Seattle on Sunday. The organization announced on Friday afternoon that left guard Elijah Wilkinson has been ruled out of Sunday's game.
Wilkinson practiced on Wednesday with the team, but did not return to the practice field as the week went on. It was announced he was dealing with a personal matter that was not injury related.
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With Jalen Mayfield still on injured reserve, the Falcons will look to either Colby Gossett or Chuma Edoga to take over at left guard in Wilkinson's absence.
Gossett made one start at left guard at the end of last year in relief of Mayfield who was injured against Buffalo the week before.
The Falcons have Gossett listed as the back up right guard on the team's recently released depth chart, so chances are he gets the start. However, it should still be noted Edoga was rotating in with the first team during the open practice period the last two days, as well.
Arthur Smith said this week he's been pleased with the offensive line's ability to keep the pocket relatively clean for Marcus Mariota over the last two games. How - or if - that changes without Wilkinson will be something to monitor come Sunday.
Take a look at the best snaps as the team puts in the work at Husky Stadium for the game against the Seattle Seahawks, presented by Gatorade.
Overall view during practice for the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, WA, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Overall view during practice for the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, WA, on Thursday, September 22, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie #47 during practice for the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, WA, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons player Jovante Moffatt during practice for the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, WA, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus #17 pets Dubs the husky during practice for the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, WA, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Detail view of a helmet during practice for the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, WA, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota #1 during practice for the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, WA, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Dubs the husky and Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 during practice for the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, WA, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder #4 watches quarterback Marcus Mariota #1 during practice at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, on Thursday, September 22, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith during practice for the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, WA, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson #84 smiles during practice at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, on Thursday, September 22, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Matt Hennessy #61 and offensive lineman Drew Dalman #67 walk out to the field during practice at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, on Thursday, September 22, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
A general view of a Gatorade bottle during practice at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, on Thursday, September 22, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Bryan Edwards #89 warms up during practice at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, on Thursday, September 22, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Avery Williams #35 runs drills during practice at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, on Thursday, September 22, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25 catches a Gatorade bottle during practice for the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, WA, on Thursday, September 22, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota #1 during practice for the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, WA, on Thursday, September 22, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 during practice for the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, WA, on Thursday, September 22, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Ford #28 during practice for the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, WA, on Thursday, September 22, 2022. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
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