Atlanta Falcons running back Caleb Huntley suffered a torn Achilles that will require surgery, ending his 2022 season, Falcons coach Arthur Smith said Monday. Huntley was injured on the first drive of Atlanta's 21-18 loss to New Orleans on Sunday, where he had one carry for two yards. The 24-year-old had become a strong part of the Falcons' run game, ranked third in the NFL.
He had 76 carries for 366 yards and one touchdown this season, often spelling Cordarrelle Patterson or Tyler Allgeier. Huntley, who played college ball at Ball State, began the season on Atlanta's practice squad and was elevated the active roster multiple times before signing a two-year deal with Atlanta on Oct.