Dee Alford, the Atlanta Falcons cornerback, was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday night's game after suffering a head injury in the first quarter.
After being evaluated for a concussion, Alford, who had been struggling in the game, led the Falcons in tackles with three total in the first quarter.
Entering the game with a total of 26 combined tackles over four games, Alford's absence will impact the Falcons, forcing them to rely on Antonio Hamilton and Clark Phillips III.
The medical staff ruled Alford out in the second quarter, highlighting the severity of head injuries and the caution taken during evaluations.
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