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Walker (quadriceps) is active for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Walker practiced in limited fashion throughout the week after exiting Atlanta's Week 14 loss early due to a quad injury. Even with the short turnaround, Walker will be able to suit up against Tampa Bay and should play around half of the team's defensive snaps.

Onyemata (foot) is active for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Onyemata was limited by a foot injury throughout the week, but he was able to practice each day. That's enough for him to suit up in Week 15 against Tampa Bay, and he should play a fairly significant role along Atlanta's defensive line.

Blair is active for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Blair has spent the last few seasons with Atlanta, primarily working on the practice squad. That's been the case again this season, as this is his first elevation and opportunity for regular-season action in 2025, assuming he earns snaps in Thursday's contest.

Heath (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Atlanta claimed Heath off waivers Monday, so he's only had a few days with the team. He's likely to suit up at some point in the remaining games of the regular season, but his Falcons' debut will have to wait until at least Week 16.

Agnew (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Agnew missed two games earlier in the season with a groin injury, but he's otherwise been one of Atlanta's primary kick returners. Mike Hughes looks likely to take over those duties against Tampa Bay with Agnew sidelined.

Morrison (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Morrison has missed Tampa Bay's last three games with a hamstring injury, though he managed to practice in full for the entire week leading up to Thursday's game. He's played a fairly significant role in the team's secondary, so this decision could indicate that Morrison is still not back to full strength.

Smith (neck/shoulder) is inactive for Thursday's game against Atlanta, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Smith entered Thursday with a doubtful designation, as he was unable to practice Monday or Tuesday. Both Kaevon Merriweather and Christian Izien are likely to see additional snaps in Smith's absence.

Bazelak (coach's decision) is inactive but will be available as Tampa Bay's emergency third quarterback for Thursday's game against Atlanta, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Bazelak is set to serve as the Buccaneers' third quarterback for the third straight week. He has yet to see any game action in his rookie season and that's unlikely to change in Week 15 against Atlanta.

Thomas (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Thomas' upgrade to limited participation Thursday is a good sign for his chances of suiting up for Sunday's game against the Eagles. After exiting the second half of last week's loss to the Broncos, the tight end has one more opportunity to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's contest. If the 29-year-old is unable to play, Carter Runyon will take over as the No. 3 tight end behind Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer.

Johnson (shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Johnson suffered a shoulder injury in the first half of the Dolphins' Week 14 game against the Jets. The 27-year-old will likely need to return to practice Friday or Saturday for a chance to play Monday night versus the Steelers. If Johnson is unable to play Monday, Tyrel Dodson will likely see additional reps.