FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker (groin) and outside linebacker Ade Ogundeji (shoulder), who both missed the game Sunday, returned to practice Wednesday.
Walker and Ogundeji were listed as limited on the team’s official injury report.
Cornerback Isaiah Oliver (shoulder) was a full participant.
Cornerback A.J. Terrell (thigh), defensive end Ta’Quonn Graham (knee) were also limited.
Cornerback Dee Alford (hamstring) and wide receiver Jared Bernhardt (groin) did not practice.
With rookie Troy Andersen playing well, Falcons coach Arthur Smith said having three linebackers is a “good problem to have.”
Walker, the team’s signal-caller on defense, was hurt in the Tampa Bay game Oct. 9 and did not play against the 49ers on Sunday. Andersen, a second-round pick from Montana State, made his first NFL start and finished with 12 tackles, with a key special-teams tackle.
Ogundeji has played in 21 games and made 16 starts for the Falcons. He was replaced in the lineup by Arnold Ebiketie, a second-round pick from Penn State who finished with three tackles and two quarterback hits against the 49ers.
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Atlanta Falcons 2022 schedule
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 at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.
Oct. 30 vs. Carolina, 1 p.m.
Nov. 6 vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 1 p.m.
Nov. 10 at Carolina, 8:15 p.m.
Nov. 20 vs. Chicago, 1 p.m.
Nov. 27 at Washington, 1 p.m.
Dec. 4 vs. Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.
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Dec. 18 at New Orleans, TBD
Dec. 24 at Baltimore, 1 p.m.
Jan. 1 vs. Arizona, 1 p.m.
Jan. 8 vs. Tampa Bay, TBD
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