Atlanta Falcons list Zachariah Branch and Brandon Dorlus on injury report
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

The Atlanta Falcons released their first official injury report on Wednesday ahead of their season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Six players appeared on the report, including rookie wide receiver Zachariah Branch and defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus, both listed as limited participants due to hamstring and groin injuries respectively. Defensive end Za'Darius Smith, defensive back Billy Bowman, and offensive lineman Kyle Hinton also participated on a limited basis. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was ruled out for Sunday's game despite being a full participant in practice due to a knee injury. The Falcons are scheduled to face the Steelers in Pittsburgh this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
- •The Falcons open their season on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
- •Zachariah Branch and Brandon Dorlus are listed as limited participants due to injury.
- •Michael Penix Jr. is ruled out for the Week 1 matchup.
- •Za'Darius Smith, Billy Bowman, and Kyle Hinton were limited in practice on Wednesday.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons Week 1 injury report: Zachariah Branch, Brandon Dorlus limited
"Falcons release first injury report for Week 1 matchup vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
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