Lindstrom (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Lindstrom was cleared to return to Atlanta's Week 8 win over Tampa Bay after suffering a knee injury, but he stayed on the sidelines, allowing Kyle Hinton to get some reps. Lindstrom didn't practice Wednesday, was a limited participant Thursday and logged a full session Friday, so he should be full go for Week 9 and reclaim his starting spot at right guard.
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Active for Week 9
Lindstrom (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Lindstrom was cleared to return to Atlanta's Week 8 win over Tampa Bay after suffering a knee injury, but he stayed on the sidelines, allowing Kyle Hinton to get some reps. Lindstrom didn't practice Wednesday, was a limited participant Thursday and logged a full session Friday, so he should be full go for Week 9 and reclaim his starting spot at right guard.
Questionable for Week 9
Lindstrom (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports. Lindstrom suffered a knee injury in the team's Week 8 win over the Buccaneers, but the team opted to keep him on the sidelines even though he was cleared to return to the game. The 27-year-old seems likely to play in Week 9, but if he is ultimately ruled out, Kyle Hinton would likely draw the start at right guard versus Dallas.
Misses Wednesday's practice
Lindstrom (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Lindstrom was cleared to return to Sunday's win over the Buccaneers after exiting earlier with a knee injury, so Wednesday's DNP is likely precautionary. However, if the 27-year-old offensive lineman is unable to upgrade to limited work either Thursday or Friday, he could miss Week 9's matchup against the Cowboys.
Could have returned vs. Bucs
Lindstrom (knee) was cleared to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Lindstrom was cleared to return in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game after being evaluated by trainers for a knee injury. However, the Falcons' coaches opted to keep Kyle Hinton at right guard for the remainder of the contest. Given his clearance, Lindstrom should be able to suit up against the Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 3.
Leaves game with knee injury
Lindstrom (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports. Lindstrom injured his right knee in the second half of Sunday's game and went back to the locker room. Kyle Hinton has come in at right tackle.
Restructures deal
Lindstrom agreed to a restructured contract with the Falcons on Thursday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. Lindstrom converted part of his $12.5 million salary into a signing bonus in order to create cap room for the Falcons' additions of Matthew Judon and Justin Simmons over the last 24 hours.