Falcons designate Yasir Abdullah to return from injured reserve

Yasir Abdullah has been designated by the Atlanta Falcons to return from injured reserve ahead of their Week 9 game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid, Spain. This move opens a 21-day practice window for Abdullah, who has played in four games this season, recording two solo tackles and four quarterback hits. Additionally, the Falcons have placed defensive end Samson Ebukam on IR and signed Drake Jackson to the practice squad. Atlanta is expected to activate James Pearce Jr. before the match on Sunday. The team has three roster spots available.

• 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons linebacker designated to return from injured reserve