Drew Dalman Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Steelers vs Bears game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Mar 10, 2025
Going to Windy City
Chicago will sign Dalman to a three-year, $42 million contract, Marc Raimondi of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Dalman becomes the latest in a series of offseason additions to the Bears' offensive line with the huge deal. He projects to fit in between fellow recent signees Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson in Chicago's starting lineup in 2025.
Nov 17, 2024
Returning to action in Week 11
Dalman (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup versus the Broncos, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Dalman landed on IR in late September and was designated to return Oct. 30. He's been working his way back since then and was activated off injured reserve Saturday. Dalman played 100 percent of the Falcons' defensive snaps each of the first two weeks this season. Coach Raheem Norris said earlier this week that Dalman will start once he's back in action, per McElhaney, so Ryan Neuzil will likely return to a depth option despite his strong play of late.
Nov 16, 2024
Activated off IR
The Falcons activated Dalman (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
While Dalman is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Denver, the 2021 fourth-round pick's activation from IR indicates he should be able to suit up. His return would give the Falcons depth on offensive line.
Nov 10, 2024
Won't play Sunday
Dalman (ankle) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Toni McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Dalman was able to practice in full all week, but he still isn't quite ready to return from an ankle injury he suffered in late September. His next chance at suiting up will be Week 11 against Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Nov 3, 2024
Won't play Sunday
Dalman (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Waack was placed on injured reserve in late September after sustaining an ankle injury. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, and while he was able to log a full practice Friday, he will not be activated ahead of Sunday's contest. Dalman's next chance at suiting up will be Week 10 against the Saints on Sunday, Nov. 10.
Oct 30, 2024
Designated to return
Dalman (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Dalman has missed the Falcons' last four games after sustaining an ankle injury in the team's Week 4 loss to the Chiefs. However, his 21-day practice window was opened Wednesday and he could return to the field as soon as Week 9's matchup against the Cowboys. If Dalman is not activated to Atlanta's active roster in the next 21 days, he'll revert to IR.
Sep 24, 2024
Moves to IR
Dalman (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Dalman suffered a high-ankle sprain, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, in the Falcons' Sunday night loss to the Chiefs. He'll now miss a minimum of four games and be eligible to return in Week 9 against the Buccaneers. While out of action, Ryan Neuzil will be asked to step in at center for Atlanta.
Sep 22, 2024
Ruled out
Dalman (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The starting center suffered the injury in the first half. Dalman and starting right tackle Kaleb McGary have both been ruled out for Atlanta after first-half injuries. Ryan Neuzil is Dalman's backup.
Sep 22, 2024
Questionable to return Sunday
Dalman (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The center is the second starting lineman to go down in the first half for the Falcons, along with starting right tackle Kaleb McGary. Ryan Neuzil is Dalman's backup.
Jul 25, 2024
Back on the field
Dalman has now recovered from an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Dalman suffered an ankle injury during Week 17 of last season but was back on the field for the start of Atlanta's training camp. The 25-year-old will now look to help anchor the team's offensive line and open up holes for Bijan Robinson once the regular season begins.
Jan 5, 2024
Missing Week 18
Dalman (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Dalman was held out of practice all week after sustaining an ankle injury in the Falcons' Week 17 loss to the Bears, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive in Week 18. Ryan Neuzil is expected to assume Atlanta's starting center duties in Dalman's stead.
Dec 31, 2023
Exits game with ankle injury
Dalman (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
With Dalman on the sidelines, Ryan Neuzil has taken over at center for the Falcons.
Dec 29, 2023
Good to go versus Chicago
Dalman (ankle) will play Sunday against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Atlanta's center logged a pair of limited practices Wednesday and Thursday but was upgraded to full Friday and will snap the ball against Chicago. Dalman had missed two of the previous three games.
Dec 17, 2023
Returns to action
Dalman (ankle) is active Sunday against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Dalman missed Week 14 against the Buccaneers, but the third-year center will return for Week 15. He should draw the start at center for the Falcons.
Dec 10, 2023
Missing Week 14
Dalman (ankle) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Dalman seemed to be trending in the right direction to play this weekend, as he was able to log limited practice sessions both Thursday and Friday after recording a DNP on Wednesday, but it now seems as if the 25-year-old won't be able to suit up in Week 14. Ryan Neuzil is expected to get the start at center in Dalman's stead.
Dec 8, 2023
Questionable versus Tampa Bay
Dalman (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
ANALYSIS
Dalman was able to log back-to-back limited sessions after sitting out of Wednesday's practice. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, Ryan Neuzil is the likely candidate to fill in as the starting center.
Sep 6, 2022
Listed as No. 1 center
Dalman is listed as the No. 1 center on the Falcons' unofficial depth chart ahead of Week 1, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dalman was drafted by the Falcons in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but he failed to beat out Matt Hennessy for a starting spot as a rookie. However, the Stanford product has achieved that feat this year, but given the competition went all the way though training camp, it's possible Hennessy gets worked in as well, especially if Dalman starts to struggle with his expanded role.
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