McKinley (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Carolina, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinley has been bothered by the groin all season, dressing for just four games to date. With trade rumors also swirling around the 2017 first-round pick, it's possible the Falcons are making sure his injury doesn't get any worse prior to any potential trade. If McKinley doesn't get moved, his next chance to suit up will come in Week 9 against the Broncos.

McKinley (groin) was a non-participant at Tuesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old has been battling the groin injury for most of the season and has already missed three games, though he did play 22 defensive snaps during Sunday's loss to the Lions. McKinley may have a tough time getting ready on a short week for Thursday's contest at Carolina.

McKinley (groin) is active for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinley missed just one game due to this groin injury, and he'll return to a starting role at defensive end. The 2017 first-round pick has recorded seven tackles and a sack through three games this season, although he left early due to injury in two of those contests.

McKinley (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinley is the only name on Atlanta's injury report, as the team has largely healed up. If McKinley can't go, Allen Bailey should see an increase in playing time along Atlanta's defensive line.

McKinley (groin) was held out of Wednesday's practice session, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 2017 first-round draft choice got out to an effective start to the season with seven QB hits and a sack between Weeks 1 and 2, but a lingering groin issue has now held McKinley out for three of Atlanta's past four games. Injury woes are unfortunately nothing new for the 24-year-old pass rusher, as he dealt with repeated shoulder issues over his first three years in the NFL. Injury concerns could have been a primary reason for why the Falcons declined to pick up McKinley's fifth-year option in April, but if he can return in short order and reinvigorate his season, the UCLA product could hold value on the open market.

McKinley (groin) is ruled out for Sunday's game in Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

McKinley began the week with back-to-back limited practices, but he was held out entirely during Friday's session, which could hint at a setback. As long as McKinley is unable to take the field, Allen Bailey and Steven Means will continue seeing increased opportunities on defense.

McKinley (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinley missed two straight games with a groin injury before returning in a Week 5 matchup against the Panthers where he aggravated the injury and left the game after logging just five defensive snaps. It's a positive sign that McKinley could practice in some capacity Wednesday, but his status Thursday and Friday will reveal more about his chances of playing Sunday against the Vikings.

McKinley (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Carolina, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear how McKinley suffered the injury, but, he was forced to leave the contest in the first quarter. As long as the UCLA product is sidelined, look for Allen Bailey and Steven Means to see an uptick in snaps at defensive end.

McKinley (groin) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinley is on track to retake the field versus Carolina after having logged back-to-back absences. The starting defensive end's return should be a notable boost for Atlanta's struggling defense.

McKinley (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinley has missed the last two games with this groin injury. The 2017 first-rounder will hope to heal up in time for Sunday's home game against the Panthers.