Takeaway 1: Jeff Okudah, the cornerback for the Falcons, has received positive news regarding his recent ankle injury. Coach Arthur Smith believes Okudah has a good chance of returning early in the season, with an estimated recovery time of about a month.
Takeaway 2: Okudah has had a history of injuries since being drafted as the third overall pick in 2020. He underwent surgery for a core muscle injury as a rookie and then ruptured his Achilles in the 2021 season opener, causing him to miss the rest of the season. However, he had a mostly healthy third season, starting all 15 games and showing improvement in his performance.
Takeaway 3: With Okudah out, the Falcons have depth at cornerback, including Tre Flowers, Dee Alford, Mike Hughes, and rookie Clark Phillips III. This provides some reassurance that they can handle Okudah's absence and maintain a strong defensive lineup.
Takeaway 2: Okudah has had a history of injuries since being drafted as the third overall pick in 2020. He underwent surgery for a core muscle injury as a rookie and then ruptured his Achilles in the 2021 season opener, causing him to miss the rest of the season. However, he had a mostly healthy third season, starting all 15 games and showing improvement in his performance.
Takeaway 3: With Okudah out, the Falcons have depth at cornerback, including Tre Flowers, Dee Alford, Mike Hughes, and rookie Clark Phillips III. This provides some reassurance that they can handle Okudah's absence and maintain a strong defensive lineup.
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