The Atlanta Falcons wasted no time addressing their sudden injury concerns on the offensive line, placing center Drew Dalman on injured reserve on Tuesday. Atlanta signed offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson to the 53-man roster to fill the empty slot. There’s also an unexpected reunion, as former 2020 third-round pick Matt Hennessy was signed to the practice squad.
Dalman, now a three-year veteran, has been a stalwart on the Falcons offensive line since taking over the starting job in 2022. He’s a rare athlete for the position, and his ability as a zone blocker was a core piece of Atlanta’s rushing attack.