Atlanta is set to host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Terrin Waack
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons made multiple roster moves Saturday in advance of their Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins.
The transactions include the following:
- Inside linebacker Divine Deablo placed on injured reserve.
- Safety Jordan Fuller activated from injured reserve.
- Inside linebacker Ronnie Harrison signed to the active roster.
- Wide receiver Drake London's game status updated to questionable.
- Wide receiver Dylan Drummond and quarterback Easton Stick elevated from the practice squad.
Deablo left the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday in the second quarter due to a fracture inhis left forearm. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said Monday that Deablo will be "week-to-week."He said Wednesday that it's "very possible" Deablo could be moved to injured reserve.
Deablo was an offseason signing who turned into a huge asset for the Falcons' defense through six games. He assisted in a sack, recovered a fumble, broke up four passes and contributed 24 tackles. He was a force in the middle of the field alongside fellow starter Kaden Elliss.
JD Bertrand filled in for Deablo, who made one tackle against San Francisco before his exit. Bertrand tied Falcons safety Jessie Bates III and 49ers linebacker Tatum Bethune with a game-high 10 tackles.
As the Falcons prepared for the Dolphins, Bertrand said he took first-team reps in practice and is comfortable in the elevated role.
"Last week, I was backing up a lot of position, just next man in a lot of position," Bertrand said Thursday. "Now, it'll be nice to focus a little bit more on a single position and really kind of get into those details of that position. Know the others, but not as much."
Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said Thursday the Falcons will rely ona by-committee approachto replace Deablo. That includes Bertrand but also players such as inside linebacker Josh Woods, edge rusher DeAngelo Malone, safety DeMarcco Hellams and Fuller, who as of Saturday is now on the active roster.
Fuller wasdesignated to returnon Oct. 16 during Week 7 after beingplaced on injured reserveon Sept. 13 during Week 2 due to a knee injury. He played just one defensive and 16 special teams snaps in the Falcons' Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Then, he did not participate in practice afterward.
Although Fuller did not play in Week 7, he has been a full participant in practice since his 21-day window opened.
Harrison last played in Week 18 of the 2024 season for the Indianapolis Colts. Hesigned with the Falconsin the offseason and has been on the practice squad until now. Harrison has seven years of past playing experience across three teams, making 48 starts and 84 appearances in his career.
London, meanwhile, was a limited participant in Friday's practice and did not receive a game designation onthe original injury report. He's dealing with a hip issue.
As for Drummond and Stick, neither have been elevated from the practice squad yet this season. The Falcons last used a standard elevation in Week 6 before they beat the Buffalo Bills.
The Falcons-Dolphins game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Reminder: Every team can elevate two players from the practice squad to the active roster for each game day. A player is allowed three elevations per season. A fourth elevation would require the player to be signed to the 53-man roster.
2025 Standard Practice Squad Elevations
Week 1:WR David Sills V | RB Carlos Washington Jr.
Week 2:K Parker Romo
Week 3:N/A
Week 4:N/A
Week 5:Bye
Week 6:CB Keith Taylor | WR Deven Thompkins
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