Falcons' Daren Bates: Activated off IR By RotoWire Staff Dec 25, 2021 at 3:39 pm ET • 1 min read Share Share Video Link copied! The Falcons have activated Bates (groin) off injured reserve.Bates was designated to return Dec. 15. He has been sidelined since mid-November. Barring any setbacks, look for him to help provide depth at inside linebacker. More News Falcons' Daren Bates: Officially designated to return 12/15/2021 • by RotoWire Staff Falcons' Daren Bates: Returning to practice 12/15/2021 • by RotoWire Staff Falcons' Daren Bates: On IR until at least Week 15 11/18/2021 • by RotoWire Staff Falcons' Daren Bates: Out for Week 11 11/18/2021 • by RotoWire Staff Falcons' Daren Bates: Won't return Sunday 11/14/2021 • by RotoWire Staff Falcons' Daren Bates: Elevated from practice squad 10/23/2021 • by RotoWire Staff