Falcons C.J. Henderson Ruled Out for Bears Game

Atlanta Falcons cornerbacks C.J. Henderson has been ruled out for the Week 6 game against the Chicago Bears due to a groin injury sustained during an overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5, according to reports from Tori McElhaney of the team's official site and Josh Kendall of The Athletic.

Henderson did not participate in any practice sessions this week. In his absence at outside cornerback, Avieon Terrell is expected to start alongside Mike Hughes. Other Falcons players also face injury concerns heading into Sunday night's contest; quarterback Michael Penix Jr., linebacker Kendal Daniels (Achilles), and defensive end Cam Thomas are listed as questionable or limited due to rib, Achilles tendon, and groin injuries respectively.

The Bears have similarly ruled out several key personnel including linebackers TJ Edwards and Keyshawn Elliott, running back Kyle Monangai, and defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo. While pass rusher Za'Darius Smith remains listed as questionable for the Falcons due to a neck injury sustained against New Orleans earlier in the season, he logged limited practice time on Friday.