Dalman (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup versus the Broncos, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Dalman landed on IR in late September and was designated to return Oct. 30. He's been working his way back since then and was activated off injured reserve Saturday. Dalman played 100 percent of the Falcons' defensive snaps each of the first two weeks this season. Coach Raheem Norris said earlier this week that Dalman will start once he's back in action, per McElhaney, so Ryan Neuzil will likely return to a depth option despite his strong play of late.

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Returning to action in Week 11

Dalman (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup versus the Broncos, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Dalman landed on IR in late September and was designated to return Oct. 30. He's been working his way back since then and was activated off injured reserve Saturday. Dalman played 100 percent of the Falcons' defensive snaps each of the first two weeks this season. Coach Raheem Norris said earlier this week that Dalman will start once he's back in action, per McElhaney, so Ryan Neuzil will likely return to a depth option despite his strong play of late.
Activated off IR

The Falcons activated Dalman (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports. While Dalman is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Denver, the 2021 fourth-round pick's activation from IR indicates he should be able to suit up. His return would give the Falcons depth on offensive line.
Won't play Sunday

Dalman (ankle) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Toni McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Dalman was able to practice in full all week, but he still isn't quite ready to return from an ankle injury he suffered in late September. His next chance at suiting up will be Week 11 against Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Won't play Sunday

Dalman (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports. Waack was placed on injured reserve in late September after sustaining an ankle injury. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, and while he was able to log a full practice Friday, he will not be activated ahead of Sunday's contest. Dalman's next chance at suiting up will be Week 10 against the Saints on Sunday, Nov. 10.
Designated to return

Dalman (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Dalman has missed the Falcons' last four games after sustaining an ankle injury in the team's Week 4 loss to the Chiefs. However, his 21-day practice window was opened Wednesday and he could return to the field as soon as Week 9's matchup against the Cowboys. If Dalman is not activated to Atlanta's active roster in the next 21 days, he'll revert to IR.
Moves to IR

Dalman (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports. Dalman suffered a high-ankle sprain, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, in the Falcons' Sunday night loss to the Chiefs. He'll now miss a minimum of four games and be eligible to return in Week 9 against the Buccaneers. While out of action, Ryan Neuzil will be asked to step in at center for Atlanta.
Ruled out

Dalman (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. The starting center suffered the injury in the first half. Dalman and starting right tackle Kaleb McGary have both been ruled out for Atlanta after first-half injuries. Ryan Neuzil is Dalman's backup.
Questionable to return Sunday

Dalman (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. The center is the second starting lineman to go down in the first half for the Falcons, along with starting right tackle Kaleb McGary. Ryan Neuzil is Dalman's backup.
Back on the field

Dalman has now recovered from an ankle injury. Dalman suffered an ankle injury during Week 17 of last season but was back on the field for the start of Atlanta's training camp. The 25-year-old will now look to help anchor the team's offensive line and open up holes for Bijan Robinson once the regular season begins.