FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Josh Andrews, who was the favourite to open the season because the Atlanta Falcons’ beginning left guard, was positioned on injured reserve Wednesday after struggling a damaged hand in Tuesday’s apply.
Gamers can return from injured reserve after three weeks this season.
Andrews’ damage was a setback to offensive line plans for Atlanta’s opening recreation towards the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 12.
Two rookies are candidates to maneuver up at left guard. Jalen Mayfield, a third-round draft choose from Michigan, might deal with guard after additionally working at sort out in coaching camp. Drew Dalman, a fourth-round choose from Stanford who additionally has labored at middle, is one other candidate to fill in for Andrews.
One other candidate is Colby Gossett, a guard who was awarded to the Falcons on a waiver declare on Wednesday after being reduce by Cleveland. The Falcons’ employees noticed Gossett personally within the Browns’ 19-10 win over Atlanta within the closing preseason recreation final week.
Andrews signed a one-year cope with Atlanta after beginning in 4 of 15 video games performed with the New York Jets in 2020.
NOTES: The Falcons signed 15 gamers to their apply squad, together with working backs D’Onta Foreman and Caleb Huntley, who have been a part of the cuts for the preliminary 53-man roster. Amongst others signed to the apply squad have been offensive lineman Willie Beavers and huge receivers Juwan Inexperienced and Austin Trammell. Tight ends John Raine and David Wells and cornerback Chris Williamson additionally have been signed.
___
More AP NFL: https://sociallytrend.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Conversations are opinions of our readers and are topic to the Code of Conduct. The Star doesn't endorse these opinions.
