Denard injury update

Dennard has yet to demonstrate any progress towards a Week 17 activation, as he remains without even a limited practice appearance since Dec. Should Atlanta return to in-person activities Friday, Dennard's status for the regular-season finale in Tampa Bay may become more clear. Dennard has missed the past two games due to this injury, and it looks like he could be tracking toward a third consecutive absence.

The starting cornerback's absence would create additional opportunities for Tom Brady and the high-powered Tampa Bay passing attack in the regular season finale, though Dennard will have two more opportunities to return to practice this week and show progress in his recovery.

Dennard wasn't able to practice in any capacity this week while battling the injury, making it unsurprising that he'll remain sidelined for a second straight game. Given that the Falcons have little on the line for their season finale at Tampa Bay on Jan. Dennard's quad injury forced him to miss last weekend's loss to the Buccaneers, and it would appear that he's trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's upcoming road game against the Chiefs.

If the starting cornerback is forced to miss another game, Isaiah Oliver, Kendall Sheffield and Blidi Wreh-Wilson will once again all be candidates to handle increased roles. Dennard's absence will be a notable loss for Atlanta's secondary, especially with Ricardo Allen concussion also sidelined. Player Home Game Log Splits. Game Preview. Watch on. Full Standings. Interceptions Returned For Touchdown. We want him, when he comes back, to be fully healthy.

When you combine that with Taylor calling wide receiver John Ross day-to-day moments afterwards, it seems like we still have a little bit of a wait for Dennard to get back on the field. The Bengals are most likely willing to be patient with Dennard as they have players like B. Webb signed this offseason after spending last season with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo on the Giants and Darius Phillips who looked impressive against the Chiefs.

At some point, the question may become whether Dennard will be the starter if Webb and Phillips continue to impress while the incumbent starting slot corner still recovers. Doubtful: Sean Porter, James Wright. Questionable: Darqueze Dennard. Cincinnati Bengals rookie cornerback Darqueze Dennard left the team's Saturday night preseason contest against the New York Jets with an apparent hip injury.

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