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Falcons activate Ta’Quon Graham, place Clark Phillips III on injured reserve

Graham will make his season debut after a calf injury.
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham has been activated after a calf injury kept him out of the first five games. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham has been activated after a calf injury kept him out of the first five games. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Oct 18, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO — Defensive tackle Ta’Quon Graham was activated to the roster and cornerback Clark Phillips III was placed on injured reserve on Saturday by the Falcons.

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Graham had a calf injury and has not played this season. Phillips has a triceps injury. He played in one game this season.

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