Falcons injury report: Drake London returns to practice

Falcons injury report: Drake London returns to practice

Atlanta Falcons
18 Dec 2025, 02:29 GMT+

London has missed four consecutive games with a PCL sprain in his knee.

Tori McElhaney

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. For the first time since the lead up to Week 11, wide receiver Drake London has returned to practice. He was a limited participant, but was back on the grass with his team after missing the last four games with a PCL sprain in his knee.

Head coach Raheem Morris said the team will evaluate London this week to determine whether or not he can play in Arizona this weekend against the Cardinals.

"We'll get a chance to see where he's at, do a couple things with him," Morris said. "He seems to be in positive spirits so we look forward to seeing how much he'll potentially be able to give us this week."

Tight end Kyle Pitts has emerged in London's absence. He wasnamed NFC Offensive Player of the Weekafter his career day against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Thursday night.

Through 14 games this season, Pitts has recorded 73 receptions for 797 yards and four touchdowns. Notably, he's had 24 catches and 383 yards with three touchdowns in the last three outings with London out of the lineup. How and if London's return changes production and usage for Pitts will be something to monitor.

In other injury news, Morris said earlier this week the team will be without starting cornerback Mike Hughes, who suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter of Atlanta's win against Tampa Bay. Hughes' absence could open the door for rookie Cobee Bryant to have more live looks.

You can view Wednesday's injury report below, andthe entire weekly reports for both Atlanta and Arizona here.

Wednesday, Dec. 17

Full Participation

  • RB Bijan Robinson (illness)
  • DB Dee Alford (illness)

Limited Participation

  • WR Drake London (knee)

Did Not Participate

  • WR KhaDarel Hodge (shoulder)
  • QB Easton Stick (not injury related personal matter)
  • CB Mike Hughes (ankle)
  • EDGE Leonard Floyd (illness)

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