The Falcons went without several key players last week against the Buffalo Bills, which made a tough road matchup even more challenging. With the deeply obnoxious Saints on the horizon, Atlanta is thankfully getting some of those players back early in the week.
Per the team, six players have been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, including starting safety Jaylinn Hawkins, backup tight end Hayden Hurst, and defensive lineman Marlon Davison. In addition, the Falcons cut quarterback Matt Barkley and added tight end Parker Hesse to the active roster, a week after he was the team’s leading receiver in the second half against the Bills.