Falcons
- The Athleticโs Tori McElhaney believes the Falcons are playing for HC Dan Quinnโs job on Sunday against the Panthers.
- Per ESPNโs Vaughn McClure, Quinn said WR Julio Jones is โmaking progressโ but the team will have a better gauge of his availability on Friday.
- Quinn was encouraged by K Younghoe Kooโs practice Wednesday but Atlanta will keep K Elliott Fry on the practice squad in case of emergency. (McClure)
- The Falcons are bringing in LB John Houston for a workout this week. (Albert Breer)
Panthers
- Per ESPNโs David Newton, Panthers OC Joe Brady said that despite going 2-0 with Mike Davis at running back instead of Christian McCaffrey, heโll be glad to get the latter back in 2-4 weeks: โHaving one of the best players in football back, thatโs a good thing.โ
- Panthers HC Matt Rhule announced Thursday that CB Eli Apple pulled his other hamstring against the Cardinals. (Joe Person)
- Rhule was asked if he has any frustrations with Appleโs latest injury: โI donโt get frustrated with players. I get frustrated with lack of effort. But if you have injuries, I feel bad for players. โฆ Eliโs a talented player. Weโre gonna try to get him healthy and whenever they say he can go, heโll go.โ (Person)
Saints
- The Athleticโs Jeff Duncan reports the Saints have decided to stay in New Orleans following the latest projection change to Hurricane Deltaโs path.
- The team had considered moving its Week 5 Monday night game against the Chargers to Indianapolis if it needed to evacuate from New Orleans.
- Saints signed WR Tommylee Lewis to their practice squad. (NFLTR)
- Saints waived C Will Clapp.
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