Falcons release CB Cornell Armstrong with injury settlement

The Atlanta Falcons have released cornerback Cornell Armstrong via injury settlement, according to team reporter Tori McElhaney. Armstrong was waived/injured at last week’s 53-man roster deadline.

After clearing waivers, Armstrong reverted back to Atlanta’s injured reserve list, but now he gets released with an injury settlement.

The Falcons have released Cornell Armstrong from IR via injury settlement.

— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) September 8, 2023

The Falcons are down a man at cornerback entering Sunday’s game against the Panthers, ruling out Jeff Okudah (ankle) Friday afternoon. Running back Cordarrelle Patterson and wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge questionable, per head coach Arthur Smith.

Check out the Falcons’ updated 53-man roster/practice squad, depth chart and injury report heading into Week 1.

Falcons Wire links:

• Falcons depth chart for Week 1
• Fans predict Falcons’ win total
• Falcons starting lineup
• Patterson embracing “Joker” role