Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Forces zero turnovers in 2023
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Terrell finished 2023 with 45 tackles (34 solo) and 11 pass defenses in 17 appearances.
Terrell is considered one of the best cover cornerbacks in the league, but he's struggled to generate production the last two seasons, especially in the playmaking department. After totaling four interceptions and four forced fumbles across his first two NFL seasons, the 2020 first-round pick has recorded just one fumble recovery over the last two campaigns. As long as that trend continues, Terrell is a better player in real life than fantasy. Atlanta exercised the fifth-year team option for 2024 on Terrell's rookie deal, so he'll be back next season, though he's slated to be an unrestricted free agent after that.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Questionable for Sunday
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Terrell (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
The All-Pro cornerback seems to be trending in the right direction to play this weekend, as he went from logging a limited practice session Thursday to a full workload Friday. Nonetheless, Terrell must clear concussion protocol in order to suit up Sunday, and if he's unable to do so, Dee Alford and Clark Phillips would likely see more work in the Falcons' secondary.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Returns to practice
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Terrell (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.
Terrell sustained a concussion early in Sunday's 13-8 win over the Jets. He was unable to return to the game and registered one tackle while playing three defensive snaps. Terrell will continue to progress through the league's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Week 14 against the Buccaneers.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Out Sunday
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Terrell has a concussion and is out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jets, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
The cornerback took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Jets running back Breece Hall earlier in the first half. Terrell made one tackle before exiting. Dee Alford is the next man up on the depth chart.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Still dealing with hamstring issue
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Terrell (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, per Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com.
Terrell has missed back-to-back games due to a hamstring injury and continues to deal with the issue to start Week 10 prep. Atlanta's top cornerback will have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Thursday's matchup against Carolina.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Unavailable for practice
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Terrell (hamstring) won't be available to practice Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Terrell suffered a hamstring injury in Week 7 versus the Bengals and is week-to-week according to head coach Arthur Smith. He'll likely have to return to practice in some form Thursday to have a shot at playing Sunday against the Panthers. If Terrell can't go in the contest, Dee Alford (hamstring) and Darren Hall could step into more significant roles.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Exits with injury
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Terrell (thigh) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Terrell recorded four tackles before picking up a thigh injury at some point Sunday. The 2020 first-round pick totaled 24 tackles and four passes defended over the first five games of the season, and his absence will likely leave Dee Alford to step into an every-down role alongside fellow cornerback Casey Hayward.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Plays 10 snaps in preseason opener
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Terrell recorded one tackle across 10 defensive snaps during Friday's preseason opener against the Lions.
Terrell, along with the majority of the defensive starters, played just one drive, which ultimately ended in a Lions touchdown. Nevertheless, the 2020 first-round pick is coming off back-to-back strong campaigns and figures to be a top-tier IDP option at cornerback in 2022. Atlanta's secondary as a whole will look to improve upon last year's performance after signing veteran cornerback Casey Hayward in free agency.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Picks off first pass of season
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Terrell notched nine tackles (five solo) and one interception during last Thursday's 25-0 loss to the Patriots.
Terrell had his best performance of the season Thursday, notching a season-high nine tackles and recording his first interception of the year. Since the Falcons' Week 6 bye, the 23-year-old has registered 30 tackles, five pass deflections and one interception. If he can maintain this type of production, then he will likely remain a solid IDP option in deeper formats.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Expects to play Sunday
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Terrell (concussion) was not listed on the Falcons' injury report Friday and is expected to play Sunday against the Panthers.
Terrell logged full practices Thursday and Friday, as he appears on track to play in Week 8. The cornerback recently suffered his second concussion in the last two months, but it appears he'll only miss one game. Although it's unclear if he's cleared concussion protocols yet, Terrell should be able to play Sunday against the Panthers.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Limited practice Wednesday
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Terrell (concussion) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
The cornerback suffered his second concussion in two months and will have to clear concussion protocol before being able to play. If he can't play in Week 8 against the Panthers, Darren Hall will be expected to play a larger role in the secondary.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Being evaluated
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Terrell (head) is being evaluated for a possible head injury, according to Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site.
Terrell is being evaluated, but no further information has been given about the injury -- though head injuries are something that causes concern league-wide, and the Falcons might be cautious upon Terrell's return. If he can't go, then T.J. Green or Darren Hall would be in line to see more snaps in the secondary.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Not listed on injury report
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Terrell (concussion) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with Washington, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Terrell suffered a concussion in Week 2 and was unable to suit up in Week 3. However, the 23-year-old cornerback has logged a full week of practice and appears ready to return to action against Washington in Week 4. Terrell played 65 defensive snaps and recorded seven tackles during Week 1 -- his only healthy game this season.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Full participant in practice
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Terrell (concussion) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, although he is still in concussion protocols.
Terrell suffered his concussion in the Falcons' Week 2 loss to Tampa Bay and was unable to play in Week 3. The cornerback managed to return to his first full practice in more than a week Wednesday and he could be made available for Week 4 if he passes through the league's concussion protocols quickly. Expect T.J. Green to see extended snaps Sunday against Washington if Terrell can't play.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Remains in concussion protocol
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Coach Arthur Smith said Monday that Terrell is still in concussion protocol, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Terrell was diagnosed with a concussion after sustaining a head injury in the third quarter of Week 2. He was unable to suit for for Week 3, and now, his status for Week 4 is in jeopardy. T.J. Green stepped in as the starting corner opposite of Fabian Moreau and registered eight tackles against the Giants. If Terrell is unable to clear protocols, Green will likely draw the start again in Week 4.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Not playing Sunday
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Terrell (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, according to Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com.
Terrell played 70 percent of the defensive snaps in Week 2 against the Buccaneers before departing the contest in the third quarter, and he wasn't able to recover in time to feature this weekend. His next chance to play will be in Week 4 against Washington, but his availability will depend on whether he's cleared by a doctor and whether he can log a few practices before that game.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Drops potential game-icing INT
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Terrell registered one tackle and one pass deflection during Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Chiefs.
With the Falcons leading 14-10 at the 2:07 mark of the fourth quarter, Terrell had a pristine opportunity to intercept Patrick Mahomes for a potential game-clinching interception. Terrell got both hands on the ball as he fell backward in the end zone, but he couldn't secure it and the pass fell incomplete. The subsequent play, Mahomes would deliver a 25-yard go-ahead touchdown strike to Demarcus Robinson. Atlanta drops to a record of 2-8 in one-possession games this season, having suffered four straight defeats by five points or fewer.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Activated from COVID-19 list
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Terrell has been activated from the Falcons' reserve/COVID-19 list.
Terrell recorded 11 tackles in his first two NFL games before being placed on the list. The No. 16 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft figures to start at cornerback for the Falcons opposite Isaiah Oliver in his return to action Sunday against the Panthers.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Tests positive for COVID-19
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Terrell has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after his test from Friday came back positive, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
This explains Terrell's absence from Saturday's walkthrough. He becomes the first NFL player to miss a game because of COVID-19. He was on the field for all 82 defensive snaps in last week's loss to the Cowboys, so the team will have to look at some other options in the secondary as a result.
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Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Ready for NFL debut
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Terrell (hamstring) will play in Sunday's game versus the Seahawks, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Terrell was limited in practice Thursday and Friday, but there's no concern about his availability for Sunday's matchup. The rookie first-rounder draws a difficult NFL debut with Russell Wilson under center for Seattle, as Terrell will be responsible for covering either Tyler Lockett or DK Metcalf.
