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Falcons’ injury report: Mooney, Phillips remain out

Mooney missed the first game of the season with a shoulder injury and injured his hamstring in the win over the Commanders.
Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney injured his hamstring in the win over the Commanders and has not practiced since the injury. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney injured his hamstring in the win over the Commanders and has not practiced since the injury. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Oct 10, 2025

FLOWERY BRANCH — Wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) and cornerback Clark Phillips III (triceps/illness) did not practice on Friday, according to the Falcons official injury report.

Running back Nathan Carter (hamstring) and defensive tackle Ta’Quon Graham (calf) fully participated.

Wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (groin), cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (hamstring), safety Xavier Watts (ankle), cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. (knee), cornerback Natrone Brooks (concussion / shoulder) and defensive tackle LaCale London (triceps) were limited.

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