Just as the division game against the Carolina Panthers begins, the Falcons suffer an injury to a depth defender. Micah Abernathy needed assistance getting off the field after the Falcons punted on their first drive. The backup defensive back and special teams contributor could not put any weight on his right leg and required two teammates to help him off the field.
Unfortunately, he will miss the rest of the game, per the team.
Micah Abernathy has a knee injury and has been ruled OUT.
— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) October 13, 2024
Abernathy plays sparingly on defense but is a core piece of the special teams picture for Atlanta.