The Falcons have avoided COVID issues throughout the offseason and the 2021 season. The entire NFL was in a good spot until the last few days found a COVID wave hitting the league. The worst hit, so far, has been the Cleveland Browns. The Browns have a slew of starters, as well as its head coach, showing up positive. Short of quick turnarounds, Cleveland may struggle to put together enough players to field a team.
For the Falcons, special team player Emmanuel Ellerbee came up with a positive test the day after playing against the Carolina Panthers.