A.J. Terrell Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Limited practice Wednesday Terrell (groin) was a limited participant at the Falcons' practice Wednesday, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Terrell had his 21-day practice window opened by Atlanta on Wednesday, and he was able to log a limited session. The cornerback will have two more chances to log a full practice and officially move past the groin injury that has caused him to miss the last four games while on injured reserve.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR Terrell (groin) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official website reports.

Impact Terrell has been on injured reserve since Sept. 22 while recovering from a groin injury that he suffered in Week 2 versus the Panthers. The Falcons have now opened the cornerback's 21-day practice window, and if he is not activated before the end of that period, he will remain on IR for the rest of the season.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 26 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

With Penix back at quarterback, Falcons show resiliency in win that restores hope for the season

Only four days after their most lopsided home loss ever at Mercedes-Benz Stadium had fans booing in the opening quarter, the Atlanta Falcons pulled off an overwhelming bounce-back...

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Packers' Javon Hargrave, Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa active for Green Bay's home opener

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave is active for Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons after missing one game

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Falcons have no concrete plan to replace A.J. Terrell after his placement on IR Replacing the injured A.J. Terrell will be easier said than done for the Atlanta Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 23 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons hit with major A.J. Terrell blow ahead of Packers showdown | Sporting News The Atlanta Falcons will be without star cornerback A.J. Terrell for at least four games after a groin injury landed him on injured reserve...

SEPTEMBER 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lands on IR with groin issue The Falcons placed Terrell (groin) on injured reserve Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Terrell will be sidelined for at least the Falcons' next four games after sustaining the groin injury in the first quarter of Sunday's 34-3 loss to the Panthers. C.J. Henderson ended up filling in at the boundary corner spot opposite Mike Hughes and appears primed to make regular starts so long as Terrell is out of action. The 27-year-old Terrell totaled six tackles and two pass breakups through the Falcons' first two contests of 2026.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons announce Michael Penix Jr. will make 2026 debut as starting QB against Packers

A struggling Atlanta Falcons offense in desperate need of improved production at quarterback will have Michael Penix Jr. make his first start in Thursday night’s game at Green Bay

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Young throws 3 TD passes, including 2 to Waller, as Panthers dominate short-handed Falcons 34-3

Bryce Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Darren Waller, Carolina’s Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown and the Panthers...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Exits with groin injury Terrell (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Terrell was listed as doubtful to return to Sunday's contest after sustaining a groin injury in the first half. The cornerback avoided a concussion, but the groin issue has stuck enough to rule him out for the remainder of the game. C.J. Henderson is set to play outside cornerback for the Falcons' secondary in Terrell's absence.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to return Sunday vs. Atlanta Terrell is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons due to a groin injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Terrell was cleared for a concussion, but he was also diagnosed with a groin injury that will likely sideline him for the rest of Sunday's contest. C.J. Henderson will take over at outside corner in Terrell's absence.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Week 2 Terrell (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Terrell saw his practice reps limited by a shoulder issue this past week, but he showed enough during pregame warmups to be given the green light to play in Sunday's NFC South showdown. The veteran defensive back logged five tackles (two solo) and one pass defense during the Falcons' 20-13 Week 1 loss to the Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Terrell (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Carolina.

Impact Terrell didn't practice Wednesday but logged a full session Thursday. However, he was absent again Friday, resulting in a questionable designation. With Billy Bowman (Achilles) already ruled out, Avieon Terrell and C.J. Henderson may be tasked with taking on more prominent roles alongside Mike Hughes.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons have an A.J. Terrell problem they don't realize the magnitude of yet The Atlanta Falcons have had the same set it and forget it CB1 for the last six seasons in A.J. Terrell. He's been one of the best and most...

SEPTEMBER 18 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Full participant Thursday Terrell (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The cornerback told reporters that he would be available to play Sunday against the Panthers, per D. Orlando Ledbetter of BowTieSports.com. Terrell missed practice Wednesday after briefly exiting last Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh following a shoulder injury. He did return to the game and play on 62 defensive snaps overall.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. speaks to the media post-practice Atlanta Falcons player A.J. Terrell Jr. addresses the media following practice ahead of week 2 versus the Carolina Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons injury report: Tua Tagovailoa does not participate in Thursday's practice Atlanta saw improvement in the statuses of A.J. Terrell and Chris Lindstrom, who were both able to return to practice in some capacity.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Still dealing with shoulder issue Terrell (shoulder) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Terrell was able to return to Sunday's loss at Pittsburgh after hurting his shoulder while defending a pass, so Atlanta may just be exercising an abundance of caution. He could still avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend if he practices in full Thursday or Friday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons injury report: A.J. Terrell, Chris Lindstrom held out of practice Atlanta also had three quarterbacks listed on its injury report ahead of its home opener against Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Stefanski not ready to announce Falcons starting QB against Carolina as Penix nears his return

Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski says he’s not ready to announce a starting quarterback for Sunday’s home opener against Carolina

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons players speak to the media following Week 1 at Steelers | Press Conference Atlanta Falcons players Bijan Robinson, A.J. Terrell Jr., Divine Deablo, Jake Matthews, Matthew Bergeron and Zachariah Branch address the me...

SEPTEMBER 14 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

T.J. Watt's late pick-6 pushes sluggish Steelers past injury-laden Falcons 20-13

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

A.J. Terrell injury update: Latest news on Falcons CB's status in Week 1 game | Sporting News Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell is dealing with an injury in the second half of the Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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With Penix back at quarterback, Falcons show resiliency in win that restores hope for the season

Bijan Robinson runs roughshod over the Packers as the Falcons breeze to a 35-14 victory

Packers' Javon Hargrave, Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa active for Green Bay's home opener

Falcons announce Michael Penix Jr. will make 2026 debut as starting QB against Packers

Young throws 3 TD passes, including 2 to Waller, as Panthers dominate short-handed Falcons 34-3

Stefanski not ready to announce Falcons starting QB against Carolina as Penix nears his return

T.J. Watt's late pick-6 pushes sluggish Steelers past injury-laden Falcons 20-13