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Falcons Rookie Avieon Terrell Ready to Step Into Big Role vs. Chicago Bears

Falcons Rookie Avieon Terrell Ready to Step Into Big Role vs. Chicago Bears

The Atlanta Falcons will turn to rookie cornerback Avieon Terrell to help stabilize their secondary Sunday against the Chicago Bears.  With C.J. Henderson ruled out because of a groin injury, Terrell is expected to step into the starting lineup and receive a significant opportunity to prove himself at the NFL level.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 15

The Atlanta Falcons Have a Cornerback Problem. What's the Solution?

The Atlanta Falcons went into Sunday Night Football confident, but shorthanded. Their star cornerback, A.J. Terrell Jr., went out Week Two against the Panthers with a groin injury and was placed on injury reserve.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Is it Time For The Falcons to Turn to Cornerback Avieon Terrell?

Is it Time For The Falcons to Turn to Cornerback Avieon Terrell?

The Atlanta Falcons defense has been one of the best in the league, but they’ve had to do it without star cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. With him out and the defense having to rely on a rotation of defensive backs, could this be rookie cornerback Aveion Terrell’s moment to shine, and does Atlanta need him to?

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 25

Former Clemson Star Placed on Injured Reserve

A former Clemson standout has been placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for a minimum of four games. Atlanta Falcons star cornerback A.J. Terrell was placed on IR this week, due to a groin injury he suffered during a Week 2 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / September 22
Falcons Place CB AJ Terrell On IR

Falcons Place CB AJ Terrell On IR

Already in an 0-2 hole, the Falcons will go at least four games without one of their top defenders. The team has placed cornerback AJ Terrell on IR with a groin injury.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / September 22
Falcons place starting CB A.J. Terrell Jr. (groin) on IR

Falcons place starting CB A.J. Terrell Jr. (groin) on IR

The Atlanta Falcons placed starting cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. on injured reserve Tuesday with a groin injury. Terrell, who turns 28 on Wednesday, was evaluated for a concussion and cleared before being ruled out with the groin issue in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Carolina Panthers.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 20
A.J. Terrell Suffers Another Injury as Falcons’ Nightmare Continues vs. Panthers

A.J. Terrell Suffers Another Injury as Falcons’ Nightmare Continues vs. Panthers

The Atlanta Falcons (0-1) will likely finish Sunday’s NFC South opener against the Carolina Panthers (0-1) without their top cornerback. AJ Terrell left the game in the first quarter while defending Carolina wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 12
Falcons Rookie Avieon Terrell Can Step Out of Brother’s Shadow vs. Aaron Rodgers

Falcons Rookie Avieon Terrell Can Step Out of Brother’s Shadow vs. Aaron Rodgers

Avieon Terrell is entering his first act in the NFL regular season as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting nickelback. Cracking the starting lineup means that Terrell will be lined up next to his older brother, AJ, who’s starting at cornerback.  Atlanta is on the road in Week 1 to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Clemson Insider / August 2

‘It’s a Blessing’: Terrell Brothers Featured on GMA

Not only is Avieon Terrell getting to play in the NFL for his hometown team, the Atlanta Falcons, but he also gets to play with his older brother – fellow former Clemson star A.J.

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