The Atlanta Falcons thought they were through the worst of their injury turbulence. Then came Friday morning, and a gut punch no one saw coming.
Rookie defensive back Billy Bowman Jr., one of Atlanta’s most important midseason risers, was unexpectedly added to Friday's injury report with an Achilles injury suffered during the team’s walkthrough practice.
Head coach Raheem Morris didn’t mince words, calling the situation “not good” and ruling Bowman out for Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints.
For a fourth-round rookie who had become the heartbeat of Atlanta’s nickel defense, the timing is brutal, and the implications could stretch deep into 2026.