NFC Notes: Falcons, Panthers, Saints

Falcons

• Falcons’ DC Raheem Morris knows that CB Isaiah Oliver can turn around after making mistakes early in the season: “He can clean those things up and turn this thing around.” (Butt)
• Morris said he’s looking forward to having CB Jordan Miller back from suspension and will swap him in at nickel with CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson. (Tori McElhaney)
• Falcons’ HC Dan Quinn mentioned that injured WR Julio Jones was trending towards making his return on Monday. (Vaughn McClure)
• Falcons signed K Elliott Fry to their practice squad. (NFLTR)
• Falcons released P Cameron Nizialek from their practice squad.

Panthers

• Panthers’ DC Phil Snow spoke highly of rookie Jeremy Chinn: “He’s a special guy. You don’t find players his size and speed. And then he has really good intelligence, too. He’s been terrific with all this.” (Myles Simmons)
• Snow said they will bring back CB Eli Apple when he returns from injured reserve despite the fact that CB Rasul Douglas has been playing well: “He’s big and physical, and good against big receivers.” (Joseph Person)
• Panthers signed RB Pete Guerriero to their practice squad. (NFLTR)

Saints

• Saints HC Sean Payton mentioned that WR Michael Thomas looked good in practice and the team will check his status after. (Katherine Terrell)
• Saints CB Marshon Lattimore injured his hamstring in practice but the injury isn’t “major” and should be watched carefully going forward. (Ian Rapoport)
• Saints DE Marcus Davenport did not practice on Thursday due to a toe injury. However, Nick Underhill reports that it’s a minor issue and they will see how he responds to treatment.