A.J. Terrell is officially on his way back to the Falcons’ secondary, as the team just designated their star cornerback for return from injured reserve.
The 21-Day Clock Is Ticking for Terrell
This is big news for the Falcons, who have been without Terrell since he suffered a groin injury all the way back in Week 2 of the regular season. Now, Terrell gets a 21-day window to practice with the team. They can activate him at any point during that span, but if the clock runs out and he isn’t activated, he won’t be able to return to action this season. That puts a lot of pressure on these next few weeks.
Who’s Been Stepping Up (and Getting Hurt)
Losing Terrell so early was a tough blow, especially with how crucial he is to that defense. C.J. Henderson was the initial guy to step into Terrell’s spot, but he also went down with a groin injury in Week 5. That left Terrell’s younger brother, Avieon, taking over those duties last weekend. Before his injury, A.J. Terrell had already put up six tackles and a pass defensed in the games he played.
The next few weeks will be crucial as the Falcons work to get Terrell fully ready. Getting him back on the field could provide a much-needed boost to their secondary, so fans will be watching closely to see when he gets activated within that 21-day window.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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