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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Green light to play Week 16
Brandon Dorlus (illness/shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Dorlus missed the first two practices of Week 16 prep due to an illness and shoulder injury. He drew the questionable tag after logging a limited practice Friday, and he has progressed enough in his recovery to play in Sunday's road tilt. The second-year defensive lineman has accumulated 25 tackles (14 solo), including 7.0 sacks, through 13 regular-season games.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Does not practice Thursday
Brandon Dorlus (illness/shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Dorlus accounted for two tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the Falcons' Week 15 win, but he has not practiced in back-to-back days to open the week. The 24-year-old is in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Cardinals if he is unable to practice in any form Friday. Ruke Orhorhoro (groin), who was limited in practice Thursday, is listed as the next man up behind Dorlus. Should neither player be available, Kentavius Street could see an increased role against Arizona.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Notches sack in Week 15
Brandon Dorlus recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.The second-year pro from Oregon returned from a one-game absence Thursday and made his impact felt, taking down Baker Mayfield in the third quarter. Dorlus has appeared in 13 games for the Atlanta Falcons this season, recording 25 total tackles, including 7.0 sacks. He's expected to remain one of Atlanta's top pass rushers in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Cleared for TNF
Brandon Dorlus (groin) is active for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Dorlus was sidelined by a groin injury in Week 14, but he logged limited practices ahead of Thursday's game against Tampa Bay. That will be enough for him to suit up, and he should serve as one of Atlanta's top pass rushers.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Listed as questionable
Brandon Dorlus (groin) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Dorlus logged a trio of limited practices from Monday to Wednesday, so it looks as though he'll have a fair chance to take the field versus Tampa Bay on Thursday. He wasn't able to suit up Week 14 against the Seahawks due to his groin injury. If Dorlus is unable to play Thursday, however, Elijah Garcia will stand to handle an expanded depth role on defense.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Estimated as limited again Tuesday
Brandon Dorlus (groin) was deemed a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough.Dorlus was also estimated as limited for Monday's walkthrough. He didn't play Sunday against the Seahawks due to a groin issue, and with a quick turnaround ahead of Thursday's battle against the Bucs, he's in danger of missing a second straight game. However, Dorlus' status for that contest should become more clear with Wednesday's practice report.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Sidelined by groin issue
Brandon Dorlus (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Dorlus has played through an oblique issue the last few weeks, but he was unable to practice all week with the groin injury. He'll be forced to miss his first game of the season and will leave a void in Atlanta's pass rush after logging 4.5 sacks across his last five games.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Remains on injury report
Brandon Dorlus (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.Dorlus has been playing through an oblique injury for the last few weeks, and he's now on the injury report with a groin issue. It's unclear if the problems are related, but Dorlus' activity for the rest of the week should provide more of an idea of whether he'll be able to suit up in Week 14 against Seattle.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Manages full practice Thursday
Brandon Dorlus (oblique) was a full practice participant Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Dorlus has been dealing with an oblique issue since Week 11 prep, though it didn't prevent him from suiting up this past Sunday versus Carolina. The second-year defensive tackle was limited in practice Wednesday this week, and his return to full participation Thursday suggests he'll be good to go Sunday against New Orleans. Dorlus has logged a defensive snap count north of 50 percent in two of the Falcons' past three contests.
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Falcons' Brandon Dorlus: Still dealing with oblique issue
Brandon Dorlus (oblique) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Dorlus played through the oblique injury in Week 11 versus Carolina to the tune of a season-high 50 defensive snaps, so it's likely Atlanta is simply taking a cautious approach to begin Week 12 prep. He has two more chances to practice in full before the Falcons release their final practice report of the week Friday.
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