Falcons CB Chris Owens was removed from Saturday's game with a hamstring injury and is questionable to return.

The severity of the injury isn't yet known, but it's probably safe to rule him out for the rest of the game. Owens will be replaced by a combination of Robert McClain and Dominique Franks.

Falcons CB Chris Owens (concussion) has been medically cleared.

Owens sustained a concussion during Week 2. His nickelback spot was filled by both Dominique Franks and Robert McClain.

Coach Mike Smith confirmed CB Chris Owens is "in the concussion protocol" this week.

Atlanta's nickel back will have to pass a battery of tests to play this week. Smith suggested that "feisty" CB Robert McClain may have earned a bigger role regardless of Owens' status. "Every time he goes on the field, he makes something happen," said Smith.

Falcons nickel CB Christopher Owens left Monday night's game against the Broncos with a head injury.

Owens, who is playing because Brent Grimes is on injured reserve, was replaced by Dominique Franks in the lineup. Owens' return is questionable.

Chris Owens is expected to step in as the Falcons' nickel corner.

Brent Grimes' season-ending injury will move Dunta Robinson out to right corner, opposite Asante Samuel. Owens, a fringe player and special teamer during his three-plus years in Atlanta, is going to get attacked in three-wide sets. His first test comes against Peyton Manning and the Broncos this week.

Falcons CB Chris Owens was forced from Sunday night's game against the Packers with a concussion.

The Falcons' nickel back concussed himself on a crushing special teams hit. He's been replaced by Kelvin Hayden. RG Garrett Reynolds is also out of the game with an ankle injury. His return is officially questionable. If his night is through, it would be bad news for a Falcons team already missing C Todd McClure. Brett Romberg is currently in at right guard.

The case family violence against Falcons CB Chris Owens has been dismissed.

Owens was accused of trashing his ex-girlfriend's apartment. She is no longer pursuing charges. "He looks forward to working with her to raise their son together," said Owens' attorney. The couple may not be getting back together, but Owens is interested in shared parenting time.

Falcons CB Chris Owens denies allegations that he ransacked his ex-girlfriend's apartment last Sunday night.

Owens claims the woman is seeking "revenge" for his not wanting to be in a relationship with her, and is trying to have the investigation thrown out. The former couple has a nine-month-old child together. The police report states that a TV in the apartment was found to have holes in it, along with drywall in the living room. Owens, a part-time nickel back, has not been charged.

Falcons CB Chris Owens is reportedly under investigation for "trashing" his ex-girlfriend's apartment Sunday night.

Coach Mike Smith confirmed that Chris Owens will reclaim the nickelback job with the Falcons moving on from Brian Williams.

Owens was actually a starter in Week 1 last season before injuring his back. "Chris is going to develop," said Smith. "He has the skill-set to play both inside and outside. He's a very tough kid. He's physical." Brent Grimes is locked in as the starter opposite Dunta Robinson.

Falcons CB Chris Owens suffered a back injury in Sunday's game and did not return.

He was quickly ruled out, indicating a potentially serious injury. Owens was also in and out of the lineup in Week 1 due to a right knee problem. He is the Falcons' nickel back behind Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes.

Falcons CB Chris Owens was able to return to Sunday's opener after leaving briefly with a right knee injury.

The fact that he was cleared to return confirms the injury was minor. Owens was used as Atlanta's nickel back behind Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes.

Falcons CB Chris Owens left Sunday's game with a leg injury.

Owens had to be helped off the field. The Falcons could finish the game without their nickel corner as well as strong safety Erik Coleman, who left with a leg injury of his own.

Falcons CBs Christopher Owens and Brian Williams are still in competition for the starting nickel corner job vacated by recently waived CB Chevis Jackson.

Jackson, a former third round pick, could not make it through final cuts. Dunta Robinson remains the only draftable Falcons' CB in IDP leagues.

Chris Owens is listed as the starter opposite Dunta Robinson on the depth chart released by the Falcons on Tuesday.

Owens is battling Brent Grimes and Brian Williams for the right corner job. Grimes is listed as Robinson's backup at left corner while Williams is listed as Owens' backup. This battle will play out over the course of the next four weeks.

Chris Owens and Brent Grimes took turns running with the Falcons' first-team defense at right cornerback during minicamp.

Dunta Robinson is locked in at LCB, and will be the IDP corner to target in Atlanta. Grimes, who led the team with six picks last year, and Owens, who finished the season starting, may ultimately end up in a rotation. Brian Williams, Chevis Jackson, and rookie Dominique Franks are also competing.