Impact If Hughes is unable to suit up Sunday morning in Berlin, Natrone Brooks could step into a starting role at outside cornerback. Hughes has 33 tackles (22 solo) and five passes defensed this season.
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MIKE HUGHES #21 - CORNERBACK - ATLANTA FALCONS
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33 TCKL
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Questionable for Berlin game Hughes (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
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Nursing neck injury Hughes was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a neck injury, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hughes played every single defensive snap and logged five tackles (three solo) during Atlanta's Week 9 loss to New England. He appears to have come out of that contest with a neck issue, but he would avoid an injury designation against the Colts on Sunday if he were to practice fully over the next two days. The veteran corner has 33 tackles (22 solo) and five pass defenses through eight regular-season games.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Terry Fontenot just put struggling Falcons' veteran right back on the chopping block The Atlanta Falcons might be bracing to move on from veteran CB Mike Hughes.
OCTOBER 31 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Falcons veteran already looks finished one month into the 2025 season Mike Hughes was great for the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, but has struggled immensely with A.J. Terrell sidelined in 2025.
OCTOBER 7 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
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JUNE 11 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
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APRIL 30 • BBC.CO.UK
Report: Falcons re-sign Mike Hughes The cornerback first came to in Atlanta on a two-year deal in 2023 and became a starter in 2024.
MARCH 11 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Remaining in Atlanta Hughes (shoulder) is slated to re-sign with the Falcons on a three-year, $18 million contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hughes started all 15 of his regular-season appearances with Atlanta in 2024, recording a career-high 66 tackles (51 solo), plus six passes defensed. He prematurely exited the team's Week 18 finale against Carolina due to a shoulder injury, but there have been no indication that the issue will be anything to worry about by the start of offseason activities. Hughes figures to reprise a starting role opposite A.J. Terrell at outside corner.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Sunday Hughes (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
Impact Hughes injured his shoulder in the first half of Sunday's game, and it appears serious enough for him to be ruled out for the rest of the contest. Clark Phillips will serve as the second outside corner opposite A.J. Terrell for the rest of the contest.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with shoulder injury Hughes (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Hughes was cleared to return to Sunday's game after suffering a head injury, but he has exited for a second time due to a shoulder issue. Clark Phillips will likely fill in at outside corner opposite A.J. Terrell for as long as Hughes is sidelined.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Six tackles in defeat Hughes recorded six total tackles (three solo) in Sunday night's 30-24 overtime loss to the Commanders.
Impact Hughes continued his hot stretch in Week 17, reaching at least six takedowns for the third game in a row. Over those contests, the cornerback has compiled 19 total tackles (12 solo) and three passes defensed. On the year, Hughes has now registered a career-high 65 total tackles (50 solo) and six passes defensed over 14 games.
DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Playing Sunday vs. Minnesota Hughes (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Impact Hughes missed the Falcons' last two games due to a neck injury he suffered in Week 10 against the Saints. He was a full participant in practice all week, and he's progressed in his recovery enough to return to action Sunday. Hughes will reclaim his starting outside corner spot from Clark Philips.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Listed questionable for Sunday Hughes (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Impact Hughes was a full participant in practice this week but still gets slapped with the questionable tag for Week 14. He was injured in Week 10 and has missed the Falcons' last two games. Clark Phillips has been filling in at cornerback in Hughes' absence.
DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Past neck issue Hughes (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Hughes missed the Falcons' last two games due to a neck injury sustained in a Week 10 loss to the Saints, but Wednesday's full practice session suggests that he's since recovered. With Hughes back at full health, he's expected to start opposite A.J. Terrell as part of Atlanta's top outside cornerback duo in Week 14, when the Falcons travel to Minnesota.
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Week 13 Hughes (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Impact Despite participating in Friday's practice in a full capacity, Hughes will miss his second straight game due to a neck injury he suffered against the Saints in Week 10. While he won't play Sunday, the fact he was able to practice this week is a good sign that Hughes should be able to return for Week 14 against the Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 8. Clark Phillips will likely serve as the Falcons' second starting outside corner Sunday alongside A.J. Terrell due to Hughes' injury.
NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons injury report: Mike Hughes ruled out, Younghoe Koo questionable vs. Chargers The Atlanta Falcons released their game report for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers and two players have been ruled out for th...
NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Still nursing neck issue Hughes (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Impact The veteran cornerback was held out of the Falcons' Week 11 loss to the Broncos after sustaining a neck injury the week prior. Hughes has appeared in 10 games this season, recording 46 total tackles and three passes defended. If he's forced to miss his second consecutive game with this neck issue in a Week 13 matchup against the Chargers, expect Clark Phillips to see additional work in Atlanta's secondary.
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons injury report: Darnell Mooney, Mike Hughes among 12 players limited The Falcons held their first practice Wednesday in preparation for Sunday's home game against the Chargers.
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Won't play Sunday Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that Hughes (neck) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Hughes was unable to practice both Thursday and Friday after sustaining a neck injury in the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Saints, so it's no surprise he's been ruled out for Week 11. Expect Kevin King and Clark Phillips to see increased work with Atlanta's first-team defense while Hughes is sidelined Sunday.
NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice Thursday Hughes (neck) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Hughes was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's estimated injury report, but he was held out of practicing with helmets and pads Thursday. Hughes is recovering from a neck injury that knocked him out of the Falcons' Week 10 game over the Saints, and if he doesn't practice Friday, he'll likely be sidelined for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Estimated as limited Wednesday Hughes (neck) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Hughes left Sunday's game against the Saints due to a neck injury, but an MRI on Monday came back clean, which cleared the 2018 first-round pick to practice this week. Wednesday's session was a walkthrough, so his practice participation over the next two days will provide a clearer idea of his status heading into Sunday's game against the Broncos.
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets clear MRI Hughes underwent an MRI on his neck Monday and has been cleared to practice, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Impact Hughes suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Saints and his clear MRI is good news for the UCF product. It's not clear though if he's all set to play Sunday against the Broncos. A more specific answer to that question will likely come when the Falcons release their first injury report Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Exits Week 10 with neck injury Hughes hurt his neck in Sunday's game against New Orleans and is questionable to return, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hughes was hurt in the first half and has since been deemed questionable to return. He was replaced at cornerback by Clark Phillips. Hughes has been a key member of Atlanta's secondary this season, tallying 45 tackles (38 solo) and three defensed passes over nine contests entering Sunday.
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
