Andy Levitre – Noteworthy – Injury – Transaction
G Andy Levitre left the game last week with an injured left triceps and is out for the season. Levitre was placed on Injured Reserve this week.
Brian Poole – Noteworthy – Injury
CB Brian Poole was limited in practice last week with an ankle issue and not cleared until Friday. He responded with seven tackles, six solo, and sacked Cam Newton for a 12-yard loss on a corner blitz.
Derrick Shelby – Noteworthy – Injury
DE Derrick Shelby has a groin injury suffered early in the Carolina game. He is day-to-day.
Devonta Freeman – Noteworthy – Injury
RB Devonta Freeman is expected to miss his second straight game with a right knee contusion. He was injured in the first quarter of the Eagles game.
Duke Riley – Noteworthy
MLB Duke Riley moved from the outside to the middle and replaced injured Deion Jones. The second-year player from LSU shared the team lead against Carolina with nine tackles, seven of them solo.
Isaiah Oliver – Noteworthy – Injury
CB Isaiah Oliver, the Falcons’ second-round draft choice, has missed the first two games with an ankle injury. He was limited in practice all last week. He is day-to-day.
Takkarist McKinley – Noteworthy – Injury
DE Takk McKinley’s status is uncertain for Sunday’s game against New Orleans. He suffered a groin injury in the final minutes of the Carolina game. He is day-to-day.
Taveze Calhoun – Noteworthy – Transaction
CB Taveze Calhoun was signed by the Falcons to the practice squad Tuesday (Sept. 18). He had been waived by the Dolphins Sept. 1.
Vic Beasley – Noteworthy
DE Vic Beasley, who had 15.5 sacks two years ago, has yet to get a sack this season.