FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson was placed on injured reserve after having a procedure on his knee Monday morning.
Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said Monday he expects Patterson to return this season and that they "expect him back sooner rather than later."
The 31-year-old Patterson had missed two days of practice last week and practiced on a limited basis Friday. He played Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, but on a limited basis with a season-low nine carries and was also held off kick returns, where he is one of the best returners in NFL history.