Falcons' Jalen Collins: Hopeful to play Thursday

Head coach Dan Quinn is hopeful Collins will be able to play in Thurday's matchup with the Buccaneers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN reports.

Collins was inactive for Sunday's win over the Packers for an undisclosed reason. However, the Falcons seem optimistic regarding his status for Thursday. The 23-year-old figures to provide depth in the secondary if he can take the field.