| Thu Aug 13 2015 | 13:56 | Trufant dealing with shoulder strain | ||||
Trufant is dealing with a shoulder strain, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. | ||||||
As a result, the the Falcons' starting left cornerback is unlikely to play in Friday's preseason opener against the Titans, though the report suggests that his absence isn't expected to linger. For now, look for Phillip Adams to fill in for Trufant in the Falcons' base defense. | ||||||
| Tue Dec 9 2014 | 01:26 | Desmond Trufant: Injures Hand In Loss | ||||
Trufant had his right hand heavily wrapped after Monday's loss to the Packers, ESPN's Vaughn McClure reports. | ||||||
Trufant said his hand isn't broken, but he did admit that it's very swollen. He finished the game with five tackles (all solo) and one pass defensed, and any sort of absence would be devastating to a defense that's already among the league's worst. | ||||||
| Sun Nov 30 2014 | 17:37 | Trufant questionable to return to Sunday's game after suffering ... | ||||
Trufant is questionable to return to Sunday's game after suffering a neck injury, ESPN's Vaughn McClure reports. | ||||||
If Trufant is unable to return, look for Cardinal wideouts Michael Floyd and John to see much more favorable matchups in their comeback effort, as Trufant was widely regarded as the best cover corner in Atlanta. With Robert Alford (wrist) inactive for the contest, an already poor pass defense would take yet another hit. | ||||||