Falcons Place CB Mike Hughes on IR, Sign Khalid Kareem to Active Roster for Week 18
Khalid Kareem steps into a larger role with Brandon Dorlus ruled out.
Overview
- Undrafted rookie Cobee Bryant has started the last two games in Mike Hughes’ spot and is expected to continue at corner on Sunday.
- Khalid Kareem earned the promotion after a key fourth-down red-zone stop in last Monday’s win over the Rams.
- Atlanta added punter Trenton Gill to the practice squad to replace the spot opened by Kareem’s move to the 53.
- The team published an updated 53-man roster and 16-man practice squad ahead of the season finale.
- Sunday’s game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Atlanta favored as New Orleans carries a four-game win streak.