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Falcons' Kevin King: Won't return in Week 11
Kevin King (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Denver, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.King was hurt in the first quarter and was initially deemed questionable to return after entering concussion protocol. The veteran cornerback was then ruled out early in the second quarter. King's absence further depletes a Falcons secondary that entered Sunday already without fellow cornerbacks Dee Alford (hamstring), Antonio Hamilton (pectoral) and Mike Hughes (neck). Richie Grant has entered Sunday in King's stead.
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Falcons' Kevin King: Enters concussion protocols
Kevin King has entered concussion protocols and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.King sustained a head injury during the Falcons' first defensive series of Sunday's game. While King is being evaluated for a concussion, safety Richie Grant will fill in at corner alongside starter A.J. Terrell.
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Falcons' Kevin King: Gets opportunity
Kevin King was elevated to the Atlanta Falcons' active roster from their practice squad Monday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.King was elevated from the practice squad for a Week 1 loss to the Steelers but reverted after that game. This move will make him a permanent part of the Falcons' active roster, barring him getting released. He'll likely be tasked with bolstering the Falcons' depth in the secondary, as well as chipping in on special teams.
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Kevin King: Released by Atlanta
The Falcons released Kevin King on Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.King worked with the second-team defense in multiple positions during training camp and made a splash during the preseason, but the Falcons kept only five cornerbacks on their initial 53-man roster. Falcons assistant defensive coach Jerry Gray was the secondary coach in Green Bay when King was at his peak, so despite getting cut, it's possible King's familiarity with the coaching staff helps him secure a practice squad deal if he doesn't get a contract elsewhere.
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Falcons' Kevin King: Makes impact in preseason opener
Kevin King recorded three tackles (two solo), a forced fumble, two pass defenses and an interception during Friday's 20-13 preseason loss to the Dolphins.King is trying to revitalize his career and took a big step toward securing a roster spot during his first appearance in a Atlanta Falcons uniform. The 2017 second-round pick started 42 games for the Packers across five seasons but hasn't played since 2021 due to multiple devastating injuries. Atlanta has been rumored to be interested in the remaining free-agent CBs, but if King continues to play at this level, he may put those notions to rest.
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Falcons' Kevin King: Working with second team
Kevin King is working with the second-team defense to start training camp, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.King started 42 games for the Packers in five years but hasn't played since 2021 due to multiple devastating injuries. It looks like the 2017 second-round pick is getting a chance to prove he's worth a roster spot, but Kendall added that the Atlanta Falcons may still be in the market for a free-agent cornerback, mentioning Xavien Howard, Stephon Gilmore, Adoree' Jackson and J.C. Jackson are all still available.
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Falcons' Kevin King: Signs on with Atlanta
Kevin King signed with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.King sat out the 2022 season for personal reasons and then missed 2023 due to a torn Achilles that he sustained during an offseason workout. The 2017 second-rounder will look to secure a role in the Falcons' secondary after recording 29 tackles and a pick in 10 regular-season outings (six of which were starts) for the Packers in 2021.
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Packers' Kevin King: Limited to 10 appearances in 2021
Kevin King recorded 29 tackles (21 solo), three pass breakups and one interception across 10 appearances in 2021.King played out the 2021 campaign on a one-year, $5 million contract, and while he still had a role in Green Bay's defensive backfield, he saw a major reduction in playing time from the season prior following the additions of rookie first-round pick Eric Stokes and free-agent pickup Rasul Douglas. Now headed for free agency, King could be bound for a change of scenery for the first time in his career.
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Packers' Kevin King: Returns to active roster
Kevin King (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.King landed on the COVID list over the weekend but has since cleared the health and safety protocols. The 26-year-old has 24 tackles (16 solo) and one interception in eight games this season.
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Packers' Kevin King: Placed on COVID list
Kevin King has been placed on the Green Bay Packers' reserve/COVID-19 list.King will now be required to pass the NFL's health and safety protocols before being eligible to return. Innis Gaines was called up from the practice squad in a corresponding roster move.