Kendal Daniels returns to practice for the Atlanta Falcons after neck injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels returned to practice with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday following a serious neck injury sustained against the Chicago Bears. After being carted off the field, Daniels was evaluated at Grady Memorial Hospital but showed no significant complications. His presence at practice provides a boost to a Falcons defense that is already dealing with injuries. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Daniels is not in the concussion protocol, marking good news ahead of the upcoming matchup against the undefeated San Francisco 49ers.
- •Kendal Daniels returned to practice after a neck injury against Chicago.
- •He showed movement in all extremities after the injury.
- •Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo missed practice due to a forearm injury.
- •San Francisco 49ers are set to visit the Falcons on October 25.
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Kendal Daniels Return To Practice Is A Huge Relief
"The Atlanta Falcons got a massive boost Wednesday as rookie LB Kendal Daniels returned to practice following a scary neck injury against the Chicago Bears.
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