The Atlanta FalconsThe first injury report ahead of their Week 9 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys consists of several key players.

Three players did not participate in Atlanta’s practice on Wednesday, headlined by All-Pro right guard Chris Lindstrom. The Falcons were also without a pair of rookies in second-round defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro and fifth-round linebacker JD Bertrand.

Lindstrom suffered a knee injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s 31-26 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but Falcons coach Raheem Morris said after the game that he was cleared to return. Lindstrom said in the locker room afterward that he expected to be good for the Cowboys.

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Bertrand (concussion) and Orhorhoro (ankle) also suffered injuries against Tampa Bay. Orhorhoro left the game in the third quarter and did not return, and his status for Sunday seems bleakaccording to Morris.

“We’ll have to see a little bit more, see what happens during the day,” Morris said Wednesday. “Doesn’t look good.”

Atlanta had seven players limited. Some, like safety Justin Simmons (hamstring) and linebacker Troy Andersen (knee) were expected, as they have battled existing injuries for several weeks and did not play against Tampa Bay.

Others, however, are a bit more interesting to monitor.

Linebacker Kaden Elliss injured his knee against the Buccaneers, and while he returned the next drive, he was limited on Wednesday. Nickel cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. has been dealing with a back injury for several weeks — he was active against Tampa Bay and “made it through the game pretty well,” Morris said.

Two others — outside linebackers Matt Judon and James Smith-Williams — were limited due to rest.

Perhaps the most encouraging inclusion on the Falcons’ injury report is center Drew Dalman, who was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and participated in his first practice since suffering an ankle injury against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3.

Dalman’s 21-day practice window is open, and he appears to have a chance to play against the Cowboys.

Atlanta (5-3) and Dallas (3-4) kick off at 1 p.m. on Sunday inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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