The Atlanta Falcons have designated cornerback Clark Phillips III to return from the injured reserve list. Phillips was placed on IR back in October due to a triceps injury. The former fourth-round pick out of Utah has appeared in just one game this season.
Over his first three seasons in Atlanta, Phillips has appeared in 28 games (seven starts), recording 63 tackles (50 solo), 10 passes defended, two forced fumbles and one interception. The Falcons have opened Phillips’ 21-day practice window, but there’s only about two weeks for the defensive back to make his return.
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In Week 17, the Falcons will face the Los Angeles Rams before taking on the New Orleans Saints in the 2025 NFL season finale. Since the team is unlikely to have starting cornerback Mike Hughes on Monday night, Phillips would be a welcome addition to the secondary against the Rams.
Check out the Falcons’ updated 53-man roster and practice squad entering Week 17 below.
Quarterback (2)Running back (3)Wide Receiver (7)Tight End (4)Offensive Line (9)Defensive line (6)EDGE (4)ILB (5)Cornerback (7)Safety (3)Specialists (3)Falcons 16-man practice squad
RB Carlos Washington (26)
Reserve/Injured list
CB Clark Phillips III (designated to return)
Reserve/Physically unable to perform list
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Reserve/Non-football injury list
The Falcons and Rams will kick things off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday night in Atlanta.
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