Falcons' Divine Deablo: Eight stops in return to action
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Deablo recorded eight total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints.
Deablo made his return to action after missing four games with a forearm injury, finishing third on the team in takedowns behind Dee Alford (10) and Kaden Elliss (9). The eight tackles were also a new season high for the linebacker, as he has now registered 32 total tackles (14 solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also adding four passes defensed and a fumble recovery over seven contests this year.
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Falcons' Divine Deablo: Taken off IR, cleared for Week 12
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The Falcons activated Deablo (forearm) off IR on Saturday and removed his injury designation for Sunday's tilt against New Orleans, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Deablo landed on injured reserve Oct. 25 due to a fractured forearm. He missed the minimum four games and was able to return to full practice participation Thursday and Friday this week. Though Deablo was initially deemed questionable for Sunday's contest, that designation was removed upon his activation. He should thus return to a starting role at linebacker against New Orleans.
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Falcons' Divine Deablo: Progresses to full practice
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Deablo (forearm) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Deablo is still on IR but is in the final stages of recovery from the broken forearm he suffered in Week 7 against San Francisco. Falcons coach Raheem Morris sounded optimistic about Deablo being activated in time to return to action this Sunday against the Saints, saying, "I don't want to act like I'm going to activate him and not see him. I hope we're going to see him unless something otherwise says something." Deablo has been wearing a cast on his arm during practice, and he could return to game action while continuing to do so.
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Falcons' Divine Deablo: Manages limited practice Wednesday
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Deablo (forearm) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Deablo returned to action Wednesday for the first time since fracturing his left forearm in Week 7 at San Francisco, though he was held out of some drills. He donned a club over his hand to begin Atlanta's new week of preparation, which is something that he might be able to take into game action as soon as Sunday against New Orleans.
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Falcons' Divine Deablo: Returning to practice Wednesday
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Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters that Deablo (forearm) will be designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
The 27-year-old has missed Atlanta's last four games due to a forearm injury, but Morris told reporters Wednesday that he's "hopeful" Deablo can return for the Week 12 divisional matchup against the Saints. He must still be added to the Falcons' active roster in order to suit up Sunday. Deablo would be a huge addition to the Falcons' defense, having recorded 24 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and four passes defensed in six games prior to injury.
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Falcons' Divine Deablo: Could return Week 12
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Head coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Deablo (forearm) could return from injured reserve ahead of the Falcons' Week 12 clash against the Saints on Sunday, Nov. 23, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Deablo was placed on injured reserve in late October after fracturing his forearm during the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the 49ers. Sunday's game against the Panthers will mark his fourth game missed due to his injury, which is the minimum number of games a player has to spend while on injured reserve. Deablo was an every-down linebacker when active, so his return would likely revert JD Bertrand to a rotational role on defense.
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Falcons' Divine Deablo: Fractures forearm in Week 8 loss
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Deablo is considered week-to-week due to a fractured forearm that he sustained during the Falcons' 20-10 loss to the 49ers on Sunday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Deablo injured his forearm early in the first quarter and was quickly ruled out after being evaluated by medical staff in the locker room. Further tests revealed a fracture that will require weeks to recover, which makes the 2021 third-rounder a candidate for injured reserve. JD Bertrand played a season-high 58 snaps on defense following Deablo's exit, and the former finished Sunday's loss with 10 tackles (four solo), which co-led the Falcons with Jessie Bates. Bertrand figures to start at inside linebacker alongside Kaden Elliss for as long as Deablo is sidelined.
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Raiders' Divine Deablo: Notches 63 tackles in 2024
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Deablo finished the 2024 season with 63 total tackles (35 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defensed across 14 games.
Deablo took a step back in production this season after recording 106 tackles in 2023, but he still had a pretty productive season. The linebacker has compiled at least 63 takedowns in each of the last three years and should draw plenty of interest on the open market as an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
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Raiders' Divine Deablo: Logs seven tackles vs. Chiefs
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Deablo registered seven tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 27-20 loss to Kansas City.
Deablo was the Raiders' third-leading tackler Sunday behind Robert Spillane (12) and Tre'von Moehrig (nine). In his three outings since returning from an oblique injury, Deablo has logged 17 tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks.
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Raiders' Divine Deablo: Posts first sack of 2024
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Deablo recorded six tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Steelers.
Deablo has fully shaken off the oblique injury that kept him out for three games, as he played 92 percent of the defensive snaps and posted his first sack of the season. His snap share could drop again when Tommy Eichenberg (hamstring) returns to full health, but Deablo should be a decent IDP option as long as his snap count stays elevated.
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Raiders' Divine Deablo: Past oblique issue
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Deablo (oblique) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Deablo missed Las Vegas' last three outings due to an oblique injury, but Wednesday's full practice indicates he's moved past the issue. Now that the fourth-year pro is healthy again, expect him to start alongside Tommy Eichenberg (hamstring) and Robert Spillane in the Raiders' linebacker corps.
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Raiders' Divine Deablo: Out vs. Denver
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Deablo (oblique) is inactive for Las Vegas' matchup versus Denver on Sunday.
Deablo will miss his third straight week as he continues to work his way back from an oblique injury. Amari Burney will get the start at linebacker once again in Deablo's absence.
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Raiders' Divine Deablo: Iffy to play vs. Denver
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Deablo (oblique) logged a limited practice session Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Deablo's oblique injury has caused him to miss the last two games, but he gave himself a chance at returning for Week 5 after practicing Friday. Deablo tallied nine tackles (six solo) across the first two games of the regular season before his injury.
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Raiders' Divine Deablo: Not practicing Wednesday
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Deablo (oblique) didn't practice Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Deablo was unable to suit up for the Raiders' last two contests due to an oblique injury, and following Wednesday's DNP, it appears he could miss even more time. The fourth-year linebacker out of Virginia Tech will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday to have a chance at playing Sunday. If Deablo misses his third consecutive game in Week 5, expect Amari Burney to see additional reps with Las Vegas' first-team defense.
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Raiders' Divine Deablo: Ruled out versus Cleveland
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Deablo (oblique) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Deablo will miss his second straight contest. Luke Masterson will see elevated snaps alongside Robert Spillane at linebacker again after Masterson played 70 percent of the defensive downs last week against Carolina.
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Raiders' Divine Deablo: Won't play vs. Carolina
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Deablo (oblique/concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Deablo was a DNP in all three practices this week, and he'll have to wait one more week to suit up as he works his way through the league's concussion protocols and an oblique injury. Amari Burney, Tommy Eichenberg and Amari Gainer are all candidates to step into Deablo's starting linebacker spot, though none of those three have logged a single defensive snap over the first two games of the regular season.
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Raiders' Divine Deablo: Logs another DNP
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Deablo (oblique/concussion) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Deablo was forced out of the Raiders' Week 2 win over the Ravens due to an oblique injury. He appears to also be working through the league's concussion protocols, and the fact that he's opened the week with back-to-back DNP's doesn't bode well for his chances of suiting up against the Panthers in Week 3. If Deablo is unable to play Sunday, then Amari Burney, Tommy Eichenberg and Amari Gainer would be candidates to fill in at linebacker alongside starters Robert Spillane and Luke Masterson.
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Raiders' Divine Deablo: Not listed on injury report
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Deablo is not listed on the Raiders' injury report Thursday despite suffering an ankle injury in Week 15 against the Chargers.
The linebacker left that Week 15 contest after recording 12 tackles. Deablo has 87 tackles and two passes defensed in 12 games this season.
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Raiders' Divine Deablo: Injures ankle against Chargers
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Deablo is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Chargers due to an ankle injury.
The extent of Deablo's ankle injury is still unclear, so his status will be worth monitoring going forward. Before exiting the game, the veteran linebacker recorded a team-high 12 total tackles (seven solo) in the contest.
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Raiders' Divine Deablo: Begins Week 11 prep with LP
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Deablo (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Deablo has been dealing with an ankle issue since Week 7, and he missed two full games before returning Week 10 against the Jets. He logged 67 percent of the Raiders' defensive snaps in that contest and recorded seven tackles along with a pass breakup, but he's not yet clear of the ankle injury. Whether Deablo heads into the weekend with an injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest in Miami will likely depend on his ability to log a full practice by Friday.
