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2023 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top Mike Hughes News
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Handles return duties again
Hughes returned two kickoffs for 27 yards and three punts for 11 yards during Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Lions.
Hughes has handled kick- and punt-return duties in back-to-back weeks after Scotty Miller and Dee Alford shared those responsibilities in the season opener. Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) has yet to suit up this season, but when he's available, he should handle more kick returns than he has in previous years. However, Hughes appears to have solidified himself as the punt returner, a vacancy opened by Avery Williams' season-ending knee injury during training camp.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Handles return duties in Week 2
Hughes returned two punts for 20 yards and one kickoff for 19 yards during Sunday's 25-24 win over the Packers.
Hughes was a healthy scratch for the season opener, but he suited up for Week 2 and handled return duties. Scotty Miller and Dee Alford shared those responsibilities in Week 1, so it appears the Falcons are still trying to figure out who their best option is.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Won't play Sunday
Hughes (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Hughes has been dealing with a hip flexor injury since mid-August but did return to practice Monday. With Hughes and running back Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) both out, it's unclear who will return kicks for the Falcons.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Resumes practicing
Hughes (undisclosed) is back at practice Monday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Hughes has been sidelined since mid-August due to an undisclosed soft-tissue injury. Being absent most of the preseason may have cost Hughes a chance to compete for a starting gig on defense, but he should still contribute as a depth option at cornerback and as Atlanta's top punt returner in the Week 1 matchup against the Panthers.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Staying sidelined
Hughes (undisclosed) will likely remain sidelined for the remainder of the preseason, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Hughes is dealing with a soft tissue injury, although the specifics are unknown. The 26-year-old was expected to be in competition for a starting spot, so it's unlikely his potential absence for the remainder of camp will impact his ability to make the roster. Although, it will likely keep him in a reserve role for Week 1 if he's healthy enough to compete then.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Dealing with injury
Hughes is dealing with a soft-tissue injury Sunday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Hughes will likely miss a week or so, according to head coach Arthur Smith. The UCF product was in competition for a starting gig in the team's secondary, so it'll be important for him to get back on the field to remain in the mix there.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Competing for starting spot
Hughes split first-team reps with Tre Flowers during Saturday's practice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Flowers saw first-team reps after Jeff Okudah was carted off the field during Friday's practice with an ankle injury, but it appears the Falcons will also give Hughes a chance to compete for the vacant starting spot. Okudah will miss at least the first few weeks of the 2023 season, so there'll be plenty of snaps available across from A.J. Terrell. Hughes appeared in 16 games for the Lions in 2022, including a career-high six starts, and has flashed potential as a playmaker.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Joins Atlanta
Hughes signed a two-year contract with the Falcons on Monday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Hughes appeared in 16 games for the Lions in 2022, including a career-high six starts. He has experience playing both outside and in the slot, which should help Hughes fill a depth cornerback role in Atlanta.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-10, 191 lbs |
| Birthplace: Dover, DE |
| Age: 26 |
| School: UCF |
| Experience: 6 |