Derrick Shelby
EDR FA
Wed 11/28/18 1:50 PM

Shelby (groin) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shelby started in three games for Atlanta in 2018 but missed time earlier this season with a groin injury. The Utah product is the fourth defensive starter to be placed on injured reserve, joining Keanu Neal (knee), Ricardo Allen (Achilles) and Deion Jones (foot) -- although Jones was activated prior to playing the Cowboys. Shelby didn't carry an injury designation prior to facing the Cowboys in Week 11, but the injury seems to have lingered and will force him to miss the remainder of the season.

Derrick Shelby
EDR FA
Fri 11/16/18 4:10 PM

Shelby (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shelby didn't practice Wednesday but was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday. The Utah product has played in each of the Falcons' last three games after missing the previous four. In last week's contest against the Browns, Shelby logged four tackles (three solo) over 25 defensive snaps.

Derrick Shelby
EDR FA
Wed 11/14/18 5:35 PM

Shelby (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shelby was able to suit up during Atlanta's loss to the Browns in Week 10 despite being listed as questionable due to a groin issue, and still appears to be managing his recovery. It remains to be seen whether the 29-year-old will play against the Cowboys on Sunday. If Shelby is unable to go, Steven Means will serve as the primary backup to Vic Beasley.

Derrick Shelby
EDR FA
Sun 11/11/18 11:47 AM

Shelby (groin) is active for Sunday's Week 10 tilt against the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
Shelby had just been added to the injury report Friday, but it appears his groin issue wasn't overly serious. The 29-year-old end will look to help the Falcons contain mobile rookie signal caller Baker Mayfield, as well as a Browns rushing attack that has been effective since Nick Chubb was given the reins of the No. 1 running back job.

Derrick Shelby
EDR FA
Fri 11/9/18 3:14 PM

Shelby was limited in Friday's practice due to a groin injury, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shelby was a surprising addition to Friday's injury report, after having participated in the week's first two practices without issue. The 29-year-old should be considers questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Browns. If Shelby were to remain sidelined for any amount of time, Steven Means would serve as the primary backup to Vic Beasley.

Derrick Shelby
EDR FA
Sat 10/20/18 5:08 PM

Shelby (groin) won't carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Giants, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shelby was a limited practice participant throughout the week but the team saw enough Saturday to avoid handing him the questionable tag. The 29-year-old should serve as a rotational defensive end for the Falcons on Monday after missing the last four games.

Derrick Shelby
EDR FA
Thu 10/18/18 11:00 PM

Shelby (groin) was limited for Atlanta's practice on Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran defensive end sustained this lingering groin injury during a Week 2 win over Carolina, and has been held out of the lineup for the Falcons' past four games. Shelby being able to partake in practice is not necessarily a sign that he will be activated for a Week 7 tilt against the Giants, as he has been able to participate in walk-throughs and individual drills for three weeks now, without yet being able to return for full-speed game action. His presence on the field, even on a restricted snap count, would be beneficial in trying to slow down electrifying rookie running back Saquon Barkley.

Derrick Shelby
EDR FA
Fri 10/12/18 2:40 PM

Shelby (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shelby was able to put in limited work at practice this week, but he still was not deemed healthy enough to play this weekend. This is Shelby's fourth straight absence while he nurses a groin injury, and he will continue to be evaluated on a week-to-week basis.

Derrick Shelby
EDR FA
Wed 10/10/18 9:25 PM

Shelby (groin) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran defensive end was a limited practice participant for each of the team's practice sessions last week, but ultimately was unable to give it a go against Pittsburgh in Week 5. Shelby has been forced to sit out Atlanta's past three games, however the front seven has only fared slightly worse in his absence. The Falcons have allowed 124 rushing yards per game since Shelby first went inactive in Week 3, compared to 117 yards per game in two outings when he was healthy.

Derrick Shelby
EDR FA
Fri 10/5/18 2:30 PM

Shelby (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Steelers, Kelsey Conway of AtlantaFalcons.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shelby is close to returning from a groin injury that has kept him sidelined since Week 2, but the defensive end wasn't quite ready enough for a Week 5 appearance. He'll have a solid chance to see the field Week 6 against the Buccaneers, but Brooks Reed and Steven Means could earn additional snaps at defensive end Sunday behind Vic Beasley and Takkarist McKinley.