"During Friday's walk-through leading up to the Falcons' Week 12 game, Billy Bowman Jr. suffered an Achilles injury. Doubts have since been expressed about the chances of a return late in the year, and that will indeed not take place. Bowman's injury is an Achilles tear, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports. That news comes as little surprise after head coach Raheem Morris noted the situation was "not good" in the wake of the fourth-round rookie going down."
"Instead, Bowman's attention will turn to surgery and the lengthy recovery process which will follow it. Being without him the rest of the way means Atlanta's secondary will not have a key figure to close out the season. Bowman logged a defensive snap share of 80% while operating as the team's top slot corner during his six games played (after being drafted as a safety). That made him one of four rookie playing a critical role on defense for the Falcons."
Billy Bowman Jr. suffered an Achilles tear during a Friday walk-through ahead of the Falcons' Week 12 game and was moved to injured reserve, ending his season. The fourth-round rookie will undergo surgery and begin a lengthy recovery process aimed at returning for the 2026 campaign. Bowman operated as Atlanta's top slot corner over six games, logging an 80% defensive snap share after being drafted as a safety. The 22-year-old recorded 26 tackles, one interception, two pass deflections, one forced fumble and 1.5 sacks. Atlanta ranks eighth in passing yards allowed per game and stands 4-7 amid offensive uncertainty with the quarterback recovering from a partially torn ACL.
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