The Atlanta Falcons just placed running back Trey Sermon on injured reserve Wednesday, according to the NFL’s official transactions report. This is a brutal blow, especially considering he had only signed with the team on August 10th. Seriously, a guy gets a shot, and it’s over almost before it begins.
A Flash in the Pan, Then Gone
Sermon’s time with the Falcons was incredibly short. He got one, just one, measly carry for 3 yards in last week’s preseason opener against the Broncos. Think about that: signed, played one preseason game, one touch, then straight to IR. It is a tough break for any player, but for a guy trying to establish himself, it is a gut punch. You have to feel for Sermon.
A Journeyman’s Hard Road Gets Harder
This isn’t Sermon’s first rodeo, or his first move. He entered the NFL as a third-round pick by the 49ers back in 2021. The Eagles then claimed him off waivers after cutdown day in 2022, so he has been bouncing around. Sermon spent the next two seasons trying to stick with the Colts, and then he moved on to the Steelers last year. His career numbers are pretty telling of the grind: 91 carries for 319 yards and two touchdowns, plus 22 catches for 138 yards, all across 46 career games. Every carry matters, every catch counts when you are fighting for a roster spot. This IR stint just makes that fight even tougher.
What a bummer for Trey Sermon. Getting signed, getting a carry, and then immediately heading to injured reserve. It is a tough league, and you have to wonder what is next for him after this latest setback. We will be watching for any updates on his recovery and future moves.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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