There is time for the Falcons who are currently injured to be ready to play in Week 1 against the Panthers, but that time grows short. There was good news on that front on Monday, but there was also a sense that three players in particular are going to be down-to-the-wire calls.
The good news? Cornerback Mike Hughes is back practicing, and if available he’d certainly bolster the team’s depth at that crucial position. We didn’t see much of Hughes owing to his injury issues this summer, but when healthy he’ll provide depth at multiple positions and will be an emergency option as a returner.