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Bowman (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bowman was initially tagged as questionable after stringing together consecutive limited practices Thursday and Friday. However, he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery from a hamstring injury to play Sunday, so he'll end up being sidelined for a second consecutive game. Sydney Brown figures to see an uptick in defensive snaps in the absence of Bowman, whose next chance to play is Week 9 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 8.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Unavailable for Week 7
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Bowman (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bowman was removed from the Falcons' Week 6 loss against the Bears and did not return due to a hamstring injury, which also prevented him from practicing during Week 7 prep. His absence means Sydney Brown should see an uptick in defensive snaps during Sunday's contest, and Bowman's next chance to play is Week 8 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Unlikely to return Sunday
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Bowman (hamstring) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against Atlanta, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bowman suffered a hamstring injury in the second half of Sunday's contest and is not expected to return. If Bowman can't get back on the field in Week 6, Dee Alford should fill most of the void the rest of the way.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Cleared to play in Week 3
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Bowman (Achilles) is available for Thursday's game versus the Packers.
Bowman sustained a season-ending Achilles injury ahead of the Week 12 meeting with the Saints during the 2025 campaign. It's unknown if the 23-year-old will be eased back into action. However, Bowman's return, even if it's in a limited capacity, couldn't come at a better time, considering A.J. Terrell (groin) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. The 2025 No. 118 overall pick finished his inaugural year by accruing 26 total tackles (15 solo), 1.5 sacks, one interception and one pass defended in six regular-season games.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Questionable for Thursday
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Bowman (Achilles) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game at Green Bay, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Atlanta only held a walkthrough practice Wednesday, but Bowman was estimated as a full participant, so it seems he's trending in a positive direction ahead of Thursday's contest. If he's not able to make his 2026 debut in Week 3, however, rookie second-rounder Avieon Terrell could continue to see an expanded role in the secondary.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Sidelined versus Carolina
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Bowman (Achilles) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Despite logging a full practice Friday, Bowman won't suit up for the Week 2 meeting with Carolina. With A.J. Terrell (shoulder) questionable, Atlanta may need to lean more on Avieon Terrell and C.J. Henderson.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Takes a step back
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Bowman (Achilles) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after participating in full a day earlier, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bowman passed a physical at the end of training camp, got taken off the active/PUP list and logged limited practices ahead of Week 1, but he still had to sit out of Atlanta's loss to Pittsburgh. The starting slot corner's limited participation Thursday might just be a precaution ahead of Sunday's matchup with Carolina, but if he has to miss the game, Sydney Brown should be in line to step forward in his place.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Bowman (Achilles) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bowman sat out Week 1, as he was still recovering from the Achilles tear he suffered in November of last year, but it looks like he should end up being available in Week 2. He figures to play a major role in Atlanta's secondary in 2026.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Won't suit up Sunday
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Bowman (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bowman is still being limited in practice as he recovers from the Achilles tear he sustained in November. The safety is not quite ready to get back on the field, but if he keeps stringing together practices, he may be able to suit up for the Falcons' Week 2 showdown with the Panthers.
Falcons' Billy Bowman: Limited in Wednesday's practice
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Bowman (Achilles) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bowman was removed from the active/PUP list at the end of training camp after clearing his physical, but his workload is still being limited as he continues to recover from a torn Achilles that he sustained in November. Per Josh Kendall of The Athletic, Bowman said Wednesday that he feels ready to play in Sunday's season opener versus the Steelers, but he was non-committal about suiting up Week 1. His practice participation over the next two days will likely help the Falcons determine his status.
Falcons' Billy Bowman: Passes physical, taken off PUP list
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Bowman (Achilles) passed his physical and was activated from the PUP list Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Bowman continues to make strides in his return from an Achilles injury, and the passed physical marks another positive milestone. Had he landed on the PUP list to open the season, Bowman would have been out for the first four games at minimum. Now it appears the Falcons are confident that they'll have Bowman back in the fold sooner rather than later, even if his status for Week 1 remains murky.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Starting training camp on PUP
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The Falcons placed Bowman (Achilles) on the active/PUP list Wednesday.
Bowman continues to progress in his recovery from a torn Achilles that he suffered this past November, and he'll be eligible to participate in training camp practices once he's fully healthy. Bowman was a fourth-round selection of the Falcons in the 2025 NFL Draft and logged 26 tackles (15 solo), including 1.5 sacks, two pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble across six regular-season games prior to his Achilles injury.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Recovering well from injury
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Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday that Bowman is recovering well from his Achilles injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bowman is close to being at full health after suffering a torn Achilles last November. The 23-year-old isn't yet healthy enough to be a full participant in practice, however.
Bowman sustained a torn Achilles in practice and will miss the remainder of the season, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
The rookie from Oklahoma was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday, and it has since been clarified that he won't return this season. Bowman had a productive first year while on the field, appearing in just six games but recording 26 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, two passes defended, with one interception, and one forced fumble. Expect Dee Alford to operate as Atlanta's top slot defender while Bowman is sidelined for the remainder of the year.
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Falcons' Billy Bowman: Moved to IR
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The Falcons placed Bowman (Achilles) on injured reserve Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Bowman suffered an Achilles injury during Atlanta's walkthrough Friday, and the issue is serious enough for him to land on IR. As a result, he'll miss at least the next four games, though his absence may extend longer given the nature of the injury. The Falcons signed cornerback Cobee Bryant to the 53-man roster Saturday to help absorb the loss of Bowman. Dee Alford may see the biggest jump in defensive snaps following Bowman's injury.
