Falcons Preseason Plans: Penix jr. and Cousins to Sit, Rookies to See action
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Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris has outlined the team’s plans for preseason playing time, emphasizing a focus on evaluating young players, particularly rookies. Quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins will not participate in the first preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Friday, August 9th, 2024. https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/raheem-morris-details-falcons-preseason-plans
Rookie Participation
Morris indicated that the team intends to give notable playing time to rookies during the preseason, with edge rusher jalon Walker and safety Xavier Watts expected to feature in the first game.https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/raheem-morris-details-falcons-preseason-plans
Walker has been managing a hamstring injury and was limited in recent practices. However,Morris stated that Walker will participate fully in Wednesday’s team scrimmage and will also see playing time in Friday’s game. https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/raheem-morris-details-falcons-preseason-plans
Managing Walker’s Workload
The coaching staff is being cautious with Walker’s workload to prevent re-injury.Morris explained that back-to-back practice days can be challenging for players recovering from hamstring issues. The team pulled him back during Tuesday’s indoor practice as a preventative measure. https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/raheem-morris-details-falcons-preseason-plans
Preseason Schedule and Decisions
The Falcons’ preseason schedule includes games against the Detroit Lions (August 9th), the Miami Dolphins (August 17th), and the Jacksonville Jaguars (August 23rd). https://www.atlantafalcons.com/schedule
Morris noted that the team’s plan for playing time remains flexible and will be further refined following Wednesday’s scrimmage, based on how players perform and the amount of work starters and key players receive.The Falcons are prioritizing the development of their young players while carefully managing the health of key veterans as thay prepare for the 2024 season. Further decisions regarding playing time will be made after assessing player performance in the upcoming scrimmage.