Falcons vs. Bears injury report: Thursday practice updates

The Atlanta Falcons have released their second injury report ahead of Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was a full participant at Thursday's practice for the second day in a row. Penix said he's "good to go" for Week 6 after exiting last week with a rib

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The Atlanta Falcons have released their second injury report ahead of Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was a full participant at Thursday's practice for the second day in a row. Penix said he's "good to go" for Week 6 after exiting last week with a rib injury.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is also expected to play on Sunday. Williams was listed as a full participant on Thursday's simulated injury report. Barring any setbacks, the two former top-10 picks from the 2024 NFL Draft will face off for the first time this weekend.

The Falcons added defensive end Cameron Thomas to Thursday's report with a groin injury and gave right tackle Jawaan Taylor a rest day. Linebacker Divine Deablo was a full participant

after being limited to begin the week.

Atlanta also received good news regarding another edge rusher. Veteran Za'Darius Smith has officially been cleared from the NFL's concussion protocol and is trending in the right direction ahead of Week 6.

Check out the full Falcons-Bears injury report with updates from Thursday's practice below.