A.J. Terrell CB ATL (5) Thu 1/8/26 1:39 PM
A.J. Terrell
CB ATL (5)
Terrell recorded 68 total tackles (49 solo), 12 passes defensed and two forced fumbles over 15 regular-season games in 2025.
EDGE Analysis
Despite playing 86 fewer defensive snaps in 2025 than in 2024, Terrell still registered more total tackles (66 to 68), passes defensed (six to 12) and forced fumbles (zero to two) than he did last season. The veteran corner from Clemson has proven to be one of the NFL's premier defensive backs, posting 61 passes defensed, including six interceptions, since entering the league in 2020. Under contract through the 2028 season, Terrell is expected to remain a key portion of the Falcons' secondary for years to come.
A.J. Terrell CB ATL (5) Sun 1/4/26 11:46 AM
A.J. Terrell
CB ATL (5)
Terrell (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Terrell was added to Saturday's injury report due to an illness, but it won't prevent him from playing in Sunday's NFC South clash. The sixth-year pro has logged 64 tackles (46 solo), 12 pass defenses and one forced fumble through 14 regular-season games.
A.J. Terrell CB ATL (5) Sat 1/3/26 5:57 PM
A.J. Terrell
CB ATL (5)
Terrell (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Terrell was a new addition to Saturday's injury report with a sudden illness. If the cornerback is unable to overcome the issue in time for Sunday's divisional clash, he will likely be inactive for the game. If Terrell is unable to play, Natrone Brooks would be set to start at outside cornerback opposite Cobee Bryant.
A.J. Terrell CB ATL (5) Wed 12/10/25 3:27 PM
A.J. Terrell
CB ATL (5)
Terrell (neck) does not carry an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Terrell was listed as a limited participant during Tuesday's walkthrough practice, but he upgraded to full activity levels Wednesday. The standout cornerback will be available for Thursday's divisional matchup on the road against Tampa Bay. Across 11 regular season-appearances so far, Terrell has tallied 52 tackles (36 solo), eight passes defensed and one forced fumble.
A.J. Terrell CB ATL (5) Tue 12/9/25 7:11 PM
A.J. Terrell
CB ATL (5)
Terrell (neck) was a limited participant during the Falcons' walkthrough practice Tuesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
Terrell tied his season-high tackle total (eight) Sunday versus the Seahawks, but it looks like he may have picked up a neck injury along the way. He'll only get one chance to log a full practice prior to Thursday's game at Tampa Bay, so his name will be worth checking on when Atlanta releases its last practice report of the week Wednesday.
A.J. Terrell CB ATL (5) Tue 11/18/25 9:18 PM
A.J. Terrell
CB ATL (5)
Terrell recorded six tackles (five solo) and two passes defensed during Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss versus the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Carolina quarterback Bryce Young threw for a franchise record 448 yards in Week 11, but Terrell seemed to mostly hold his own, and he still hasn't had a touchdown thrown against him this season. His prowess in coverage means opposing offenses often avoid throwing to his side of the field, keeping him from IDP relevancy in most formats.
A.J. Terrell CB ATL (5) Sat 10/11/25 6:16 PM
A.J. Terrell
CB ATL (5)
Terrell (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Bills, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
Terrell missed the Falcons' last two games due to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Vikings in Week 2. He received an extra week to rest and rehab from his injury thanks to the Falcons' Week 5 bye, and that extra time has enabled the 2020 first-rounder to suit up for Monday's home tilt against Buffalo. Terrell should reclaim his starting spot at outside corner opposite Mike Hughes, which will revert Dee Alford to a rotational role.
A.J. Terrell CB ATL (5) Thu 10/9/25 7:41 PM
A.J. Terrell
CB ATL (5)
Terrell (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Terrell was sidelined for each of the team's last two contests due to a hamstring injury before Atlanta was idle in Week 5. The cornerback will now have two more chances to log a full practice prior to Monday night's contest against Buffalo.
A.J. Terrell CB ATL (5) Fri 9/26/25 2:07 PM
A.J. Terrell
CB ATL (5)
Terrell (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Clemson product will miss his second consecutive game after sustaining a hamstring injury in Atlanta's Week 2 win over the Vikings. Terrell will get extra time to rest by sitting out in Week 4, as the Falcons have a Week 5 bye. Expect Natrone Brooks and Clark Phillips to see increased reps as outside corners while Terrell is sidelined Sunday.
A.J. Terrell CB ATL (5) Wed 9/24/25 7:46 PM
A.J. Terrell
CB ATL (5)
Terrell (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Terrell suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 against Minnesota and didn't practice at all last week before missing this past Sunday's matchup versus Carolina. Coach Raheem Morris said last week that Terrell is considered "week-to-week," so he's iffy, at best, for this coming Sunday's game against Washington. If he's unable to play again, Dee Alford would likely get another start at cornerback.