Atlanta’s splendid second-year safety, Jaylinn Hawkins, has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a tweet by Tori McEhlaney that was then retweeted by the team’s main account.
Jaylinn Hawkins is OUT with an ankle injury.
— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) November 14, 2021
The Falcons trailed 36-3 at the time Hawkins was ruled out of the action, and Sunday proved to be a very disappointing showing for the defense.
It’s been a promising season for Hawkins, however. The former fourth-round pick has a team-high two interceptions so far in 2021, and he’s been fighting for playing time in a crowded defensive backfield.