While most eyes will be rightfully focused on the rematch between Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell and Cincinnati Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase this weekend, the other cornerback position may be equally worth keeping an eye on.
The Falcons will be down one of their starters in veteran Casey Hayward, who was put on injured reserve this week with a shoulder injury. There has been no official confirmation from the team, but ESPN sources suggest that Hayward may require surgery that could potentially be season-ending.
If that is the case, then the Falcons will have an extended audition opposite Terrell for the next 11 games to see if one of their young cornerbacks could be pegged as the long-term replacement for Hayward.