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Out again Week 11 Sheffield (hamstring) won't play in the Falcons' Week 11 contest against the Patriots on Thursday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sheffield's season debut will get pushed back one more week as the cornerback is still not ready to see the field. Expect Sheffield to assume a depth role in Atlanta's secondary once he is able to play again. The cornerback's next chance to make his debut will be in Week 12 against the Jaguars.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Streaking Patriots look for 5th straight win vs Falcons

In a rematch of the 2017 Super Bowl, the New England Patriots will go for their fifth straight victory when they visit the Atlanta Falcons in a prime-time game Thursday

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Won't play in Week 10 Sheffield (hamstring) won't play in the Falcons' Week 10 contest against the Cowboys, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Sheffield's 2021-22 season debut will have to wait as the cornerback's next chance to play will come in Week 11, when the Falcons play the Patriots. Expect Sheffield to take over his depth role in Atlanta's secondary when he is healthy enough to return to the field.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Sheffield (hamstring) was unable to practice for the Falcons on Wednesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sheffield has yet to play this season as he's been dealing with a hamstring injury that he suffered in training camp. The cornerback has been on the Falcons' injured reserve since early September. Expect Sheffield to record at least one full practice before returning to the playing field.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smith's Falcons winning close games, reach .500 at midpoint

The Atlanta Falcons are finding a way to win in 2021

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Falcons without starting S Erik Harris against Jets

The Atlanta Falcons will be without starting safety Erik Harris for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets in London because of a calf injury

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Activated from IR Sheffield was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact The cornerback has been unavailable this season while dealing with an undisclosed injury. He'll likely make his first appearance of the season Sunday versus the Jets after making 51 tackles with three pass deflections and a forced fumble in 2020.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson, Jets face Ryan, Falcons in London clash of 1-3 teams

Rookie quarterback Zach Wilson and the New York Jets will look for their second straight win when they face Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons in London

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Designated to return from IR Sheffield (undisclosed) will return to practice Wednesday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Sheffield missed the majority of training camp and the first three weeks of the season with an undisclosed injury. The 25-year-old will now have three weeks to be added to the active roster. If he isn't, he will head back to IR for the remainder of the season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Falcons placed Sheffield (undisclosed) on injured reserve Wednesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sheffield missed the majority of training camp with the undisclosed injury and will now miss at least the first three weeks of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Coverage struggles continue in 2020 Sheffield logged five tackles (four solo) during last Sunday's 44-27 loss to Tampa Bay, and he closed the 2020 campaign with 51 tackles, three pass deflections and a forced fumble...

Impact Sheffield remains without an interception over 29 NFL appearances, as Atlanta tied for 24th in the league with 11 forced INTs in 2020. Meanwhile, he's surrendered an average 73.6 percent completion rate and a passer rating of 114.7 over 125 career coverage targets. The 2019 fourth-round draft choice from Ohio State remains under contract for two more seasons, as Atlanta continues to develop its homegrown cornerback nucleus of Sheffield, A.J. Terrell and Isaiah Oliver.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active for NFC South battle Sheffield (illness) is active for Sunday's game versus the Saints, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Despite sitting out the entire practice week, Sheffield has been cleared for Week 13. Sheffield slots in as the No. 3 tight end behind A.J. Terrell and Darqueze Dennard, and he typically plays around half of the defensive snaps per game.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 13 Sheffield (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Saints, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sheffield was unable to practice all week due to this illness, which hasn't been linked to COVID-19. He has two more days to recover, otherwise he'll sit out for the first time since Week 3. If that happens, Blidi Wreh-Wilson could see more reps at cornerback Sunday.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jones, Gurley questionable for Falcons vs Saints

Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones and running back Todd Gurley are questionable for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • Associated Press

Jones back at practice for Falcons, questionable vs. Saints

Julio Jones returned to practice as a limited participant \and is listed as questionable for the Atlanta Falcons’ game against the New Orleans Saints

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • Associated Press

Can't practice Wednesday Sheffield (illness) did not participate during the Falcons' practice session Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Sheffield logged three total tackles on 32 defensive snaps during Atlanta's Week 12 win over the Raiders. He was not reported to be having any issues postgame, rendering his illness a new development as the Falcons open up the in-person practice week. The 24-year-old's defensive involvement has faded recently, with A.J. Terrell, Darqueze Dennard and Isaiah Oliver all receiving more snaps than he over each of the Falcons' past three games.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Sheffield (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact The 24-year-old suffered the concussion last Thursday against the Panthers, but he was able to clear the concussion protocol with the extra time between games. Sheffield should fill his usual role in the secondary for Atlanta on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ridley held out of Falcons' practice with foot injury

Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley missed practice for the second straight day because of a foot injury

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Dealing with concussion Sheffield (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Sheffield's head injury has been confirmed as a concussion, so he'll need to clear concussion protocol to suit up Sunday against the Broncos. On the bright side, the second-year cornerback was at least able to get in a limited practice to start the week.

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan, Falcons avenge earlier loss to Panthers, 25-17

Matt Ryan threw for 281 yards and ran for a touchdown, Younghoe Koo made four field goals and the Atlanta Falcons held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 25-17 to avoid a series seas...

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Injures head again Sheffield was cleared to return after sustaining a head injury in the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Panthers, but he re-injured his head in the second half and is no...

Impact If Sheffield misses the remainder of Thursday's game, Blidi Wreh-Wilson figures to handle starting duties at cornerback as he has done through out much of the contest.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with head injury Sheffield is being evaluated for a head injury in Thursday night's game against the Panthers and is questionable to return, Jason Butt of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Sheffield took a shot to the head from his teammate on the Falcons' first defensive play of the game and was slow to get up. As long as Sheffield is out, Blidi Wreh-Wilson is slated to take over at cornerback.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

To suit up for Week 7 Sheffield (ankle) logged a full practice Friday and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site report...

Impact Sheffield tweaked his ankle during Atlanta's Week 6 triumph over the Vikings, but he was able to return to action and garner 91 percent of the defensive snaps. The second-year man was forced to sit out the first three games of 2020 because of a foot injury, and so far he has struggled in coverage when active. Though Sheffield does own two pass deflections on the year, opponents are averaging an astronomical 15.8 yards per completion when throwing in his direction.

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Sheffield (ankle) returned to Sunday's game against the Panthers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old exited after tweaking his ankle and was considered questionable to return, but he was ultimately able to retake the field. Sheffield has four tackles and one pass defensed with the Falcons trailing 20-10 during the third quarter.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Sheffield exited Sunday's game against the Panthers with an ankle injury, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The 24-year-old missed the first three games of the season with a foot injury, so it's at least good news that he didn't aggravate that injury. Blidi Wreh-Wilson should see more snaps while Sheffield is sidelined.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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