Falcons Thursday injury report: Updates on Kyle Pitts, Russell Wilson
The Atlanta Falcons returned to practice on Thursday in preparation for this weekend's matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. After giving fans a scare by listing tight end Kyle Pitts (hamstring) as limited on Wednesday's injury report, the team listed Pitts as a full participant on Thursday.
Falcons cornerback Antonio Hamilton (groin) was added to Thursday's injury report as a limited participant. Linebacker Nate Landman was limited for the second day in a row. The Steelers had a more interesting day, adding quarterback Russell Wilson to their latest injury report.
Wilson is dealing with a calf injury and will be examined further by doctors, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters. Check out the full Thursday injury reports for Atlanta and Pittsburgh below:
Falcons Week 1 injury report:
Player | Injury | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Status |
Antonio Hamilton | Groin | -- | LP | ||
Kyle Pitts | Hamstring | LP | FP | ||
Nate Landman | Oblique | LP | LP |
Steelers Week 1 injury report:
Player | Injury | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Status |
Russell Wilson | Calf | -- | LP | ||
Troy Fautanu | Knee | LP | FP | ||
Coby Trice Jr. | Groin | LP | FP | ||
Jaylen Warren | Hamstring | LP | FP | ||
Roman Wilson | Ankle | LP | LP | ||
Logan Lee | Calf | DNP | DNP | ||
Isaac Seumalo | Pectoral | DNP | DNP | ||
Darnell Washington | Pectoral | -- | DNP |
Make sure to check out the Falcons' updated 53-man roster and depth chart entering Week 1. Sunday's game kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET in Atlanta. The Falcons are currently favored by 3.5 points over the Steelers.
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