The Atlanta Falcons are holding pass-rusher Takk McKinley out of Thursday night's game against the Carolina Panthers, fueling talk of a potential trade.
The Falcons are sitting McKinley so a lingering groin injury can heal. But multiple league sources say the Falcons are open to trade options with the fourth-year player, so listing him as inactive can serve Atlanta on both fronts if necessary.
McKinley, a first-round pick in 2017, has missed two games with the groin issue and played 23 snaps in last week's loss to the Detroit Lions.