Atlanta’s left guard woes have piled up. After Elijah Wilkinson went down, the Falcons turned to Colby Gossett, then to Matt Hennessy (who was injured), then to Chuma Edoga (who was injured), and then back to Gossett. The team may finally be getting some good news on that front after a carousel of injuries, at least.
Jalen Mayfield’s on his way back, the team seems hopeful that Edoga’s injury is a short-term one, and most crucially, Wilkinson’s three week practice window to return from injured reserve could begin as soon as this week. That might mean that Wilkinson, his presumed top backup before the season, and a capable reserve on the left side of the line will all be back in action after the bye.