A.J. Terrell sidelined for at least four weeks with groin injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 1:09 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

A.J. Terrell, the top cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons, remains sidelined due to a groin injury sustained in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. He has been placed on injured reserve, which mandates a minimum absence of four games. As a result, Terrell will miss the upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. His earliest return could be in Week 7 when the Falcons host the San Francisco 49ers on October 25. In his absence, the Falcons are leaning on other cornerbacks, including Mike Hughes and C.J. Henderson, to fill the gap.
- •A.J. Terrell injured his groin in Week 2.
- •He is on injured reserve and ineligible until after Week 6.
- •Falcons play the Saints in Week 4 without Terrell.
- •Return date is expected for October 25 against 49ers.
- •Other cornerbacks are gaining experience in Terrell's absence.
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — When is A.J. Terrell Coming Back? Injury Return Timeline for Falcons Star
"The Atlanta Falcons entered this season with a good plan in their secondary, but an injury has caused an issue with that. A.J. Terrell is the Falcons’ unquestioned top cornerback. He’s not playing right now, though. The Falcons won’t have Terrell on Monday Night Football in Week 4 against the New Orleans Saints, and that’s […] The post When is A.J. Terrell Coming Back? Injury Return Timeline for Falcons Star appeared first on HEAVY.
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