Atlanta Falcons report Robinson, Deablo as nonparticipants
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons listed running back Brian Robinson and inside linebacker Divine Deablo as nonparticipants in Wednesday practice as Week 8 preparations began on Oct. 28, 2026, ahead of the team’s trip to Tampa Bay. Defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. also did not take part in the session, according to the club’s official injury report. The Falcons opened the week after defeating the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers in Week 7. The report tracks player availability as the team continues preparation for a divisional matchup.
The team noted that two players who missed the 49ers game returned to practice in a limited role. Wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (shoulder) and cornerback Avieon Terrell (illness) were listed as limited participants on Wednesday. Khalil Herbert was elevated to the game day roster ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the 49ers and served as Bijan Robinson’s backup, receiving a few impactful carries. Kendal Daniels took over as the green dot in Deablo’s absence, made the play that put the game on ice and consistently led the unit to one of its best performances.
The full Wednesday report listed wide receiver Beaux Collins (hip) and offensive tackle Cameron Williams (ankle) at full participation. Limited participants included defensive end Samson Ebukam (hamstring), defensive tackle LaCale London (chest), cornerback Avieon Terrell (illness), wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (shoulder), offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (hamstring) and defensive end Charles Snowden (back). Players who did not participate were defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring), linebacker Divine Deablo (forearm), defensive end Za’Darius Smith (resting player) and running back Brian Robinson (hamstring).
The Falcons emphasized workload management after a physical Week 7 win. The club will monitor the listed hamstring and shoulder issues as it finalizes the roster and game plan for the divisional matchup in Tampa Bay. The team did not provide timelines for when injured players might return to full participation.
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Brian Robinson’s hamstring designation is notable because the Falcons relied on Khalil Herbert for spare carries in the 49ers game, and Herbert’s elevation provided necessary depth behind Bijan Robinson. Kendal Daniels’s work as the green dot stabilized the defense in Deablo’s absence and included the game-clinching play. Avieon Terrell’s limited participation adds useful depth in the secondary if Billy Bowman Jr. cannot progress. The group’s list of limited participants suggests Atlanta will continue to manage workloads through the Week 8 preparation window.