Falcons linebacker Kendal Daniels out with neck injury against Bears
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Kendal Daniels, a rookie linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons, is out for the remainder of the game against the Chicago Bears due to a neck injury sustained in the third quarter. Daniels was injured after taking a hit to the head and remained on the ground for several minutes, prompting concern from teammates. His absence comes as the Falcons have also lost starting linebacker Divine Deablo to an arm injury earlier in the game. Josh Woods is set to replace Daniels as the Falcons are trailing 21-7 late in the third quarter.
- •Daniels suffered a neck injury in the third quarter.
- •He has started all six games this season with solid performances.
- •Josh Woods will replace Daniels in the lineup.
- •The Falcons are currently trailing the Bears, 21-7.
- 8:44 PMESPN — Falcons rookie LB Daniels immobilized, carted off after tackle vs. Bears
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Kendal Daniels injury update: What is the Falcons linebacker's condition?
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons rookie LB Kendal Daniels out for game with neck injury
"Falcons LB Kendal Daniels was carted off the field with an neck injury suffered on an ugly-looking collision during Sunday's game against the Bears.
"Falcons rookie LB Kendal Daniels has been ruled out for the game with a neck injury
"A scary scene in Atlanta after the rookie was hurt on a tackle.
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External links- ESPNOct 18, 2026, 8:44 PMFalcons rookie LB Daniels immobilized, carted off after tackle vs. Bears
Falcons LB Kendal Daniels was carted off the field with an neck injury suffered on an ugly-looking collision during Sunday's game against the Bears.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 7:47 PMKendal Daniels injury update: What is the Falcons linebacker's condition?
A scary scene in Atlanta after the rookie was hurt on a tackle.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 7:22 PMFalcons rookie LB Kendal Daniels out for game with neck injury
Falcons rookie LB Kendal Daniels has been ruled out for the game with a neck injury
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