The Atlanta Falcons approach this weekend’s matchup against
the Carolina Panthers with a banged up secondary, as safety William Moore and
cornerback Asante Samuel each missed practice again Thursday, while running
back Michael Turner practiced at a limited capacity for the second day in a
row.
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Samuel missed practice for the second day in a row due to a
shoulder injury. The cornerback exited last week’s game against the New Orleans
Saints in the first quarter. Considering the Falcons lead for the top seed in
the NFC, the team would appear to have little incentive to rush Samuel back
from injury.
Moore accounted for two of the five interceptions thrown by
Saints quarterback Drew Brees last week, but he is now hampered by a hamstring
injury. Like Samuel, the Falcons are unlikely to rush Moore back, especially against
the 3-9 Panthers.
Beyond Turner (elbow), defensive lineman Peria Jerry (quadricep)
was also limited at practice Thursday.
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