Coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Hellams (ankle) is still "slow to go," Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Hellams has been sidelined since the preseason with a serious ankle injury, and it seems like he'll have to remain out at least through Week 13. A return to action in 2024 hasn't been ruled out, but he is starting to run out of chances to make it happen.
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Status
IR-R - Ankle - Not Specified Expected Return: 2024-12-29Latest DeMarcco Hellams news
Team
Atlanta Falcons
Birthdate
6/5/2000 (24)
Status
Injured Reserve - Designated for Return
HT/WT
6'1", 203 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 7; Pk (ATL)
Birthplace
Washington, DC, USA
Position
SAF
College
Alabama
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Atlanta Falcons
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Hellams (ankle) is still "slow to go," Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Hellams has been sidelined since the preseason with a serious ankle injury, and it seems like he'll have to remain out at least through Week 13. A return to action in 2024 hasn't been ruled out, but he is starting to run out of chances to make it happen.
Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Monday that Hellams (ankle) is still "weeks away" from returning, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports. The 2023 seventh-round pick out of Alabama has yet to suit up for the Falcons this season after sustaining an ankle injury in early August that landed him on injured reserve. Morris' comments Monday indicate that Hellams still has a long way to go in his recovery process, so expect Richie Grant to continue serving as Atlanta's top reserve safety for the foreseeable future.
Hellams (ankle) was placed on injured reserve by the Falcons on Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official website reports. Hellams suffered an ankle injury against the Dolphins on Aug. 9 and he'll now be forced to miss at least Atlanta's first four games of the 2024 season as a result. The safety will be first eligible to return to action Oct. 3 versus the Buccaneers in Week 5.
Head coach Raheem Morris announced that Hellams (ankle) will be out for an extended time, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Hellams suffered an ankle injury during Friday's preseason game versus the Dolphins and that will now force him to miss significant time. In his absence, Lukas Denis and Josh Thompson could be in line for more playing time.
Hellams was carted off the field during Friday's preseason matchup with the Dolphins due to an apparent left leg injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Hellams had an air cast placed on his leg prior to being carted off. Prior to the injury, he was competing with Richie Grant for a starting role at strong safety in the Falcons' secondary.
Hellams (concussion) participated in OTAs on Tuesday. Hellams entered concussion protocols as the 2023 season came to an end, but he is now healthy and ready to compete. The Alabama product saw his role grow as last season progressed and is expected to be the Falcons' starter at strong safety this season.
He's on track to suit up Sunday after sitting out in Week 9 versus the Vikings with a hamstring injury. He figures to step back into a rotational role in Atlanta's defensive backfield in Week 10.