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Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams: Return not near
Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Monday that DeMarcco Hellams (ankle) is still "weeks away" from returning, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.The 2023 seventh-round pick out of Alabama has yet to suit up for the Atlanta Falcons this season after sustaining an ankle injury in early August that landed him on injured reserve. Morris' comments Monday indicate that Hellams still has a long way to go in his recovery process, so expect Richie Grant to continue serving as Atlanta's top reserve safety for the foreseeable future.
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Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams: Placed on IR
DeMarcco Hellams (ankle) was placed on injured reserve by the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official website reports.Hellams suffered an ankle injury against the Dolphins on Aug. 9, and he'll now be forced to miss at least Atlanta's first four games of the 2024 season as a result. The safety will be first eligible to return to action Oct. 3 versus the Buccaneers in Week 5.
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Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams: Will miss significant time
Head coach Raheem Morris announced that DeMarcco Hellams (ankle) will be out for an extended time, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Hellams suffered an ankle injury during Friday's preseason game versus the Dolphins and that will now force him to miss significant time. In his absence, Lukas Denis and Josh Thompson could be in line for more playing time.
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Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams: Carted off field
DeMarcco Hellams was carted off the field during Friday's preseason matchup with the Dolphins due to an apparent left leg injury, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Hellams had an air cast placed on his leg prior to being carted off. Before the injury, he was competing with Richie Grant for a starting role at strong safety in the Falcons' secondary.
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Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams: Healthy once again
DeMarcco Hellams (concussion) took part in OTAs on Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Hellams entered concussion protocol as the 2023 season came to an end, but he is now healthy and ready to take the field. The Alabama product saw his role grow as last season progressed and is expected to begin the 2024 campaign in a starting role at safety.
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Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams: Carves out role down the stretch
DeMarcco Hellams (concussion) finished 2023 with 40 tackles (25 solo) in 15 appearances.A rookie seventh-round pick, Hellams operated exclusively on special teams to start his career but gradually carved out a larger defensive role. He operated as a starter over the final weeks of the campaign but missed the season finale due to a concussion. Given the way the year ended, Hellams should have a chance to compete with Richie Grant for snaps next to Jessie Bates in 2024, but the Atlanta Falcons may look to upgrade the safety position this offseason as well.
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Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams: Missing Week 18
DeMarcco Hellams (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.Hellams was held out of practice all week after sustaining a concussion in the Atlanta Falcons' Week 17 loss to the Bears, so it's no surprise that the 2023 seventh-round pick won't suit up Sunday. Richie Grant is expected to see more work in Atlanta's secondary with Hellams missing the team's Week 18 affair.
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Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams: In concussion protocol
DeMarcco Hellams did not practice Wednesday and is in concussion protocol, Amna Subhan of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.According to coach Arthur Smith, Hellams began experiencing concussion symptoms following Sunday's loss to Chicago. He was able to play 72 percent of Atlanta's defensive snaps in that contest, tallying six tackles (all solo). If Hellams is unable to clear concussion protocol in time to suit up for Sunday's key Week 18 clash against the Saints, Richie Grant would likely slide back into a starting role.
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Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams: Productive in Sunday's loss
DeMarcco Hellams recorded six total tackles (all solo) in Sunday's 37-17 loss to the Bears.The rookie out of Alabama has seen increased time on the Atlanta Falcons' defense since taking over the starting strong safety duties from Richie Grant in Week 15. Hellams has started four games for Atlanta thus far, logging 28 total tackles, including one tackle for loss in those starts. Expect the 2023 seventh-round pick to continue starting in the Falcons' secondary in a must-win Week 18 game against the Saints.
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Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams: Back to full strength
DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Friday, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.He's on track to suit up Sunday after sitting out Week 9 versus the Vikings with a hamstring injury. Hellams figures to step back into a rotational role in Atlanta's defensive backfield in Week 10.
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