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Total Tackles
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INT
Interceptions
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Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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Forced Fumbles
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| Regular Season | 51 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top Mike Hughes News
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Officially placed on IR
The Falcons placed Hughes (ankle) on injured reserve Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Hughes' placement on IR follows an announcement from head coach Raheem Morris on Wednesday that the starting cornerback would miss Sunday's regular-season finale against the Saints. With Hughes officially done for the year, Cobee Bryant is expected to step into a starting role at outside cornerback versus New Orleans.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Done for season
Coach Raheem Morris said Hughes (ankle) will miss Sunday's regular-season finale against the Saints, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Hughes will end up missing the final three games of the season and wraps up the 2025 campaign with 51 tackles (40 solo) and seven pass breakups, including one interception, across 12 starts. Hughes has two years remaining on a three-year, $18 million deal.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Ruled out for Monday Night Football
Hughes (ankle) is ruled out for Monday's game against the Rams, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Hughes will miss a second-consecutive contest due to his ankle injury. In his stead, Atlanta will likely rely on Cobee Bryant to handle a starting role at outside cornerback while Deven Thompkins dominates reps in the return game.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: DNP Friday
Hughes (ankle) did not participate in Friday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
The Falcons held an estimated practice Thursday where Hughes was a DNP as well, which does not bode well for the cornerback's chances to suit up for Monday night's game against the Rams. With the Falcons eliminated from playoff contention, it is unlikely they will risk the 28-year-old's health by rushing him back. Cobee Bryant will likely get the start at outside cornerback if Hughes is ruled out for Monday's contest.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Listed as DNP
Hughes (ankle) is listed as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated injury report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Head coach Raheem Morris has already stated that Hughes is unlikely to be available for Monday's game against the Rams, so it's no surprise to see him listed as a non-participant to begin Week 17 prep. The starting cornerback and kick returner looks set to miss a second straight game due to the ankle injury he picked up versus the Buccaneers in Week 15.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Unlikely to return Week 17
Falcons coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Hughes (ankle) probably won't play Monday against the Rams, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Hughes therefore seems set to miss his second straight game due to the ankle injury he suffered against Tampa Bay in Week 15. Rookie Cobee Bryant saw more work at cornerback this past Sunday against Arizona, as did veteran C.J. Henderson. Both could again have a defensive role if Hughes indeed sits out against Los Angeles.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Out for Week 16
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that Hughes (ankle) will miss Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
The veteran cornerback has already been ruled out for the Week 16 contest after sustaining an ankle sprain in Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers. Hughes is a crucial part of the Falcons secondary, recording 51 total tackles and seven passes defensed and one interception in 12 appearances this season.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Hurts ankle during TNF
Hughes is questionable to return to Thursday's Week 15 matchup against Tampa Bay due to an ankle injury, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Hughes was hurt in the first quarter during a Tampa Bay running play. After spending some time in the medical tent, he headed to the locker room to get X-rays. Rookie Cobee Bryant has stepped in at cornerback for Atlanta in Hughes' stead.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Picks off Darnold in Week 14 loss
Hughes tallied six solo tackles and an interception during the Falcons' 37-9 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
Hughes picked off a Sam Darnold pass that was tipped by A.J. Terrell early in the second quarter, though the Falcons weren't able to convert the turnover into points after Zane Gonzalez's 50-yard field goal was blocked by Nick Emmanwori. Not only was it Hughes' first interception of the season, but it was also his first pick since Week 1 of the 2021 campaign as a member of the Chiefs. The veteran corner is up to 51 tackles (40 solo) and seven pass defenses through 11 regular-season games.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Trending toward playing Sunday
Hughes (neck) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Hughes has missed Atlanta's last two contests due to a lingering neck issue, but it appears he's back in playing shape to begin Week 12 prep. He projects to start on the boundary opposite A.J. Terrell against a pass-first New Orleans offense Sunday.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Missing second straight game
Hughes (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Hughes was limited in all three practices during Week 11 prep but he will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to a neck injury. With Dee Alford (concussion) also inactive, the Falcons may move Billy Bowman from slot to outside corner or start Mike Ford, Natrone Brooks or Cobee Bryant opposite A.J. Terrell. Hughes' next opportunity to play is Week 12 against the Saints on Sunday, Nov. 23.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Could return in Week 11
Hughes (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Hughes was sidelined for the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Colts due to a neck injury, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a chance to return Sunday. The 28-year-old is one of Atlanta's top outside corners, recording 33 total tackles and five passes defended over eight appearances this season. If he's forced to miss his second consecutive game in Week 11, expect Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman to have expanded roles in the Falcons' secondary.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Still limited
Hughes (neck) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Hughes was sidelined for the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Colts after turning in limited practices throughout the week. His participation Wednesday doesn't represent a step forward, though he still has a chance to suit up for a Week 11 matchup against the Panthers for the time being.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Not playing in Berlin
Hughes (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts in Berlin, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Hughes had not only played in each of Atlanta's first eight games of the season, but he had also taken the field for every snap on defense, logging 33 tackles and five pass breakups along the way. However, after he popped up on the Falcons' injury report Wednesday due to a neck issue, Hughes wasn't able to advance beyond limited practice participation throughout Week 10 prep and will now be sidelined for the international game. On a positive note, Atlanta will return Billy Bowman (hamstring) from a four-game absence this weekend, and he could step into a starting role as the Falcons' nickel cornerback, which would allow Dee Alford to shift to the outside and cover Hughes' usual spot on the perimeter.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Questionable for Berlin game
Hughes (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
If Hughes is unable to suit up Sunday morning in Berlin, Natrone Brooks could step into a starting role at outside cornerback. Hughes has 33 tackles (22 solo) and five passes defensed this season.
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Falcons' Mike Hughes: Nursing neck injury
Hughes was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a neck injury, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Hughes played every single defensive snap and logged five tackles (three solo) during Atlanta's Week 9 loss to New England. He appears to have come out of that contest with a neck issue, but he would avoid an injury designation against the Colts on Sunday if he were to practice fully over the next two days. The veteran corner has 33 tackles (22 solo) and five pass defenses through eight regular-season games.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-10, 191 lbs |
| Birthplace: Dover, DE |
| Age: 28 |
| School: UCF |
| Experience: 8 |