Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper won't play Sunday at Carolina while nursing an MCL sprain in his left knee, a source told ESPN Monday night.
Hooper suffered the injury in the Falcons' 26-9 win over the New Orleans Saints. An MRI revealed the sprain, but Hooper will get a follow-up, second-opinion to see how long the injury will sideline him.
Hooper leads the Falcons with 56 receptions, three more receptions than star receiver Julio Jones. Hooper also leads the Falcons with six touchdown receptions to go with his 608 receiving yards.