Lindstrom (ankle) will play Sunday against the Bears.
Lindstrom missed Week 15 but was back out there last Sunday against the Colts. The 2019 first-rounder logged a pair of limited practices to start the week but finished with a full session Friday and is ready to go versus Chicago.
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Falcons' Chris Lindstrom: Finishes week with full practice
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Lindstrom (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.
Lindstrom started the week with back-to-back limited practice sessions before participating in full Friday. He'll reclaim his starting right tackle role Sunday.
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Falcons' Chris Lindstrom: Won't play Sunday
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Lindstrom (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Panthers.
Lindstrom suffered the injury in Week 14 against the Buccaneers, and after testing his ankle in warmups, ultimately will not be able to play in Week 15. Kyle Hinton will likely get the start at right guard for the Falcons.
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Falcons' Chris Lindstrom: Back in action Sunday
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Lindstrom has returned to Sunday's Week 14 clash with Tampa Bay after exiting in the first half due to an ankle injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Lindstrom went to the locker room in the second quarter after hurting his ankle, but he returned to the field after halftime. His availability is a big boost to a Falcons offensive line that is significantly thinned by injuries.
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Falcons' Chris Lindstrom: Exits Week 14 contest with injury
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Lindstrom exited Sunday's Week 14 game against the Buccaneers due to an ankle injury and is questionable to return, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Lindstrom's injury came in the second quarter, and he subsequently was accompanied to the locker room by team trainers. Left tackle Jake Matthews also suffered an injury in the contest and is questionable to return, leaving the Falcons with one healthy starter along the offensive line. Kyle Hinton entered at right guard after Lindstrom's exit and will likely close out the contest if the latter is unable to return.
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Falcons' Chris Lindstrom: Becomes highest-paid guard
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The Falcons signed Lindstrom to a five-year, $105 million contract extension Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Lindstrom now becomes the highest-paid guard in the NFL following Monday's agreement. The 26-year-old earned his first Pro Bowl nod as well as Second-Team All-Pro honors this past campaign, and he's now slated to remain in Atlanta through the 2028 season.
