Falcons defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle) and linebacker JD Bertrand (concussion) were declared out of Sunday’s game by coach Raheem Morris on Friday.
Orhorhoro, who suffered a high ankle sprain against the Bucs last Sunday, was later placed on injured reserve.
The Falcons (5-3) are set to play the Cowboys (3-4) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will not play for ‘disciplinary” reasons.
The Falcons inactives list includes linebacker Troy Andersen, running back Jase McClellan, Bertrand, defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus, offensive guard/center Jovaughn Gwyn, offensive guard Elijah Wilkinson and offensive tackle Brandon Parker.
The Cowboys inactives list includes Elliott, defensive end Micah Parsons, cornerback DaRon Bland, defensive end K.J. Henry, tackle Matt Waletzko, cornerback Andrew Booth and quarterback Trey Lance (third QB).
Also, right guard Chris Lindstrom (knee) was listed as questionable on the final injury report, but is active.
Dalman was injured in the third game of the season, against the Chiefs on Sept. 22. Center Ryan Neuzil has filled in admirably for Dalman.
Andersen has not played since he was injured late on a special teams play against the Saints on Sept. 29. Lindstrom was injured against the Buccaneers on Sunday but was cleared to return.
Safety Justin Simmons (hamstring) was limited, but did not receive a game-day designation. He missed the game last week, and Richie Grant started in his place.
Cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. was limited for personal reasons Friday, while listed with a back injury earlier in the week
Linebacker Kaden Elliss (knee), linebacker Nate Landman (rest) and tight end Charlie Woerner (rest) are all cleared to play without a game-day designation.
Defensive end Demone Harris and cornerback Natrone Brooks were elevated from their practice squad to the active roster for the game on Saturday.
Linebacker Rashaan Evans from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Saturday.
Evans, a first-round NFL draft pick (22nd overall) of the Titans in 2018, started all 17 games for the Falcons in 2022. He led the team in tackles with 159.
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