FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons offensive lineman Chuma Edoga, who sustained a knee injury, will be placed on injured reserve, coach Arthur Smith said Wednesday.
Also, starting left guard Elijah Wilkinson sustained a calf injury and may not be available. The Falcons activated center/guard Matt Hennessy’s 21-day return-to-play period last week, and he could be an option at left guard when the Falcons (5-10) face the Cardinals (4-11) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Edoga played in two games this season and started at left guard against the Bears on Nov. 20. He played 55 offensive snaps in the 27-24 Falcons victory.
Also, wide receiver Jared Bernhardt (groin) and offensive lineman Justin Shaffer (foot) have been moved from the practice-squad injured reserve to the practice squad.
Bernhardt, a former lacrosse player, led the Falcons in receiving during the exhibition games, with five catches for 105 yards and a touchdown. He played in regular-season games against the Rams and Seahawks.
Shaffer, who played at Cedar Grove High and Georgia, was drafted in the sixth round this year (190th overall). He was signed to the practice squad after not making the initial 53-man roster.
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Sept. 11 Saints 27, Falcons 26
Sept. 18 Rams 31, Falcons 27
Sept. 25 Falcons 27, Seahawks 23
Oct. 2 Falcons 23, Browns 20
Oct. 9 Buccaneers 21, Falcons 15
Oct. 16 Falcons 28, 49ers 14
Oct. 23 Bengals 35, Falcons 17
Oct. 30 Falcons 37, Panthers 34 OT
Nov. 6 Chargers 20, Falcons 17
Nov. 10 Panthers 25, Falcons 15
Nov. 20 Falcons 27, Bears 24
Nov. 27 Commanders 19, Falcons 13
Dec. 4 Steelers 19, Falcons 16
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Dec. 24 Ravens 17, Falcons 9
Jan. 1 vs. Arizona, 1 p.m.
Jan. 8 vs. Tampa Bay, TBD
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