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Falcons injury report: Nickel back Billy Bowman Jr. added with shoulder injury

Wide receivers Darnell Mooney and Drake London also are among several players limited with injuries.
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Billy Bowman Jr., who has a shoulder injury, runs a drill during the Atlanta Falcons Rookie Minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Billy Bowman Jr., who has a shoulder injury, runs a drill during the Atlanta Falcons Rookie Minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Sept 11, 2025

FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons nickel back Billy Bowman Jr. suffered a shoulder injury and was limited in practice Thursday, according to the team’s official injury report.

Wide receivers Darnell Mooney (shoulder) and Drake London (shoulder), safety DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring) and outside linebacker James Pearce Jr. (groin) were limited for the second day in a row as the team had a padded practice.

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Returner Jamal Agnew (groin), safety Jordan Fuller (knee), offensive tackle Jack Nelson and wide receiver Casey Washington (concussion) did not practice.

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