""We played some really good ball with JD," Morris said (via Waack). "But Ronnie has really earned more reps and more role, and it's kind of been increased since he's been here. A lot of credit to Ronnie, a man that's come here with us from training camp and really increased his role from a practice squad player to a special teams player to now being out there with that first-team defense in some situations. The way he's playing, it's going to do nothing else but increase.""
"A former Raiders third-round pick, Deablo joined the Falcons this offseason via a two-year, $14MM deal. He was one of the team's most productive defenders through the first six weeks, as the acquisition collected 24 tackles and 0.5 sacks. Notably, he ranks fourth among 81 qualifiers on Pro Football Focus' positional rankings. With Deablo out of the lineup, the Falcons have turned to JD Bertrand and Ronnie Harrison to play opposite in the middle of their defense."
Deablo is being designated to return from injured reserve and is expected to be available by Week 12 after suffering a left forearm fracture in Week 7. The return will represent a minimum IR stay. Deablo signed a two-year, $14 million contract this offseason and recorded 24 tackles and 0.5 sacks through the first six weeks, ranking fourth among 81 qualifiers in Pro Football Focus positional rankings. In his absence, JD Bertrand and Ronnie Harrison have filled the middle; Harrison has produced 22 tackles and two sacks in four games. Deablo is likely to resume his starting role alongside Elliss, while Harrison retains a role.
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