Falcons secondary takes hit as Dennard hits IR
The Atlanta Falcons placed veteran cornerback Darqueze Dennard on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, meaning he’ll be sidelined at least three weeks and unavailable for Monday night’s matchup at Green Bay.
Dennard, who signed a one-year deal with the Falcons before the season, is coming off his best game with an interception in the end zone in a 30-26 loss to the Chicago Bears. Dennard played 77 snaps before exiting with the injury with 2 minutes, 12 seconds left in regulation.
Dennard, who had been playing the nickelback role, started at left cornerback against the Bears because rookie first-round draft pick A.J. Terrell was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list the night before the game. Terrell remains on the list, and his status for Monday night’s game in unclear. Kendall Sheffield, who was projected to start at cornerback, has yet to play this season because of a foot injury, but he’s out of a walking boot.
