Falcons Twitter devastated by injuries in preseason opener
Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was impressive in his preseason debut Friday night against the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately, things didn't go as well for Penix's former Washington teammate, Bralen Trice. Atlanta's third-round pick had to be helped off the field late in the second quarter and did not return.
That wasn't the only notable injury on Friday, though. Second-year safety DeMarcco Hellams had to be carted off just a few minutes into the game. Hellams' injury appeared slightly more serious as he was seen with a cast around his lower left leg.
Preseason games are important but seeing two promising young players go down in the first half hurt to watch. Falcons fans on Twitter liked what they saw from Penix but were crushed by the injuries to Hellams and Trice:
This has been an absolutely brutal turn of events for the Falcons in the last couple days.
Rondale Moore placed on IR after knee injury in joint practice.
DeMarcco Hellams carted off in 1Q.
Bralen Trice in the medical tent now.— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) August 10, 2024
DeMarcco Hellams is getting carted off the field. Looks like there’s a boot on his left foot, he couldn’t put any pressure on that leg. One of the worst things that could happen for the Falcons tonight.
— Adnan Ikic (@SayWhichWay) August 9, 2024
Miami announcers on the NFL Plus feed are talking about how slick the field is and how many players are falling. Morris and Mike McDaniel spent some time chatting on the field as Trice was helped off by trainers.
— Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) August 10, 2024
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on the injuries to DB DeMarcco Hellams and OLB Bralen Trice: "I'll have a better feel tomorrow after the guys see those guys."
— Terrin Waack (@TerrinWaack) August 10, 2024
Can you rewind the week and undo it all, please?
— Ryan Brown (@Ryan_C_Brown) August 10, 2024
This field is absolutely awful! SEVEN injuries between both teams tonight so far is insane
— Roman 🐶🔴 (@ScoutingEnjoyer) August 10, 2024
The Falcons' first preseason game is in the books. They fall to the Dolphins 20-13 in a game -- and I can't stress this enough -- that means nothing.
What does matter, are the injuries to DeMarcco Hellams and Bralen Trice. We'll keep you updated as soon as we hear anything.— Will McFadden (@willmcfadden) August 10, 2024
Casey Washington has lived up to the camp hype
— Tre’Shon (@tre3shon) August 10, 2024
Zach Harrison has had a solid game. Yes it’s to backups, but he can’t control that. Just do your thing and rip them all apart lol
— Ev Glaze (@Everett_G07) August 10, 2024
Video: Falcons rookie Michael Penix talks about his preseason debut Friday against the Dolphins. pic.twitter.com/Mcsf2yPie4
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 10, 2024
Same location, different year. Always supporting our Falcons! #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/VmmXocEw2G
— Carrie (@carrielynnxox) August 9, 2024
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