Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff, in concert with head coach Mike Smith, has unearthed some gems who have paid big dividends this season.

Falcons center Todd McClure (knee) told NFL Network’s Lindsay Soto that he will play Sunday against the undefeated Saints. Soto also reports that OT Sam Baker (elbow) is likely to play.

Falcons QB Matt Ryan is highly unlikely to start Sunday against the Saints, according to a league source.

Falcons QB Matt Ryan‘s status for Sunday’s game against the Saints could be based as much on other players’ injuries as with the turf toe on his right foot.

The Falcons will be without QB Matt Ryan, RB Michael Turner and WR Michael Jenkins against the Eagles on Sunday, NFL Network’s Kara Henderson reports. The Falcons also won’t have offensive linemen Sam Baker and Harvey Dahl.

Browns NT Shaun Rogers, Eagles WR DeSean Jackson and Falcons QB Matt Ryan were among the players who sustained injuries in Week 12.

Michael Turner took a positive step in returning from the ankle injury that kept him out of last week’s 34-31 overtime loss to the Giants on Wedneday, returning to the practice field for the first time as the Falcons returned from their off day.

Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams is active for Sunday’s game against the Falcons, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports.

Teams around the league have released their Thursday injury reports, and here’s a look at some notable names.

With all of the Week 9 action in the books, here’s a look at some of Sunday’s notable injuries we’re tracking.

The Falcons’ Friday injury report listed six starters, including WR Roddy White, who are questionable for Sunday’s game against the Redskins.

The Falcons announced Thursday that rookie LT Sam Baker underwent a successful lower back discectomy.

With starting LT Sam Baker already ruled out against the Raiders this week and veteran backup Todd Weiner battling knee problems, the Falcons brought back veteran free agent OT Wayne Gandy on Wednesday.

Seeking to protect their rookie franchise quarterback, the Falcons reached into their past and signed veteran offensive tackle Wayne Gandy.

Patriots RB Laurence Maroney sustained a shoulder injury in the first half against the New York Jets and is questionable to return in the second half.