Falcons activated WLB Sean Weatherspoon (foot) from injured reserve/designated to return.

Coach Mike Smith announced on Monday that Weatherspoon will be ready to roll for Wednesday's practice. 'Spoon will presumably start Sunday's game against the Bucs, though it's possible he'll be on a snap count. Weatherspoon last played in Week 2.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon (foot, I.R./recall) will be activated for Week 11.

Coach Mike Smith expects Weatherspoon to be activated "within the next 48 hours." He'll participate in Wednesday's practice. Although he's been sidelined since Week 2, it's quite possible Weatherspoon will be in the starting lineup against the Bucs.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon (foot, short-term I.R.) returned to practice Wednesday.

Weatherspoon suffered a Lisfranc injury in Week 2. He was eligible to return to practice this week and can play in Week 11. Undrafted rookie Joplo Bartu has been filling in for Weatherspoon but has struggled mightily. Weatherspoon's return will be a major boost to the defense, especially in pass coverage.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon (foot, IR/recall) remains in a walking boot.

Weatherspoon went down with a Lisfranc injury during Week 2 and isn't eligible to play until Week 11. He's not going to come out of a phonebooth and save the Falcons' 1-4 season.

Falcons placed WLB Sean Weatherspoon (foot) on injured reserve/designation to return.

An already weak defense keeps taking hits. The Falcons lost Kroy Biermann (Achilles') for the season on Monday and now lose their stud weak-side linebacker until at least Week 11. In just 13 games last year, Weatherspoon racked up 95 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble, one interception and four pass breakups. His backup is undrafted rookie Joplo Bartu.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon has been diagnosed with a foot sprain.

The sprain is not believed to be serious. Consider Weatherspoon questionable for a Week 3 game against the Dolphins.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon was forced from Sunday's Week 2 game against the Rams with a foot injury

Weatherspoon is questionable to return. He joins LE Kroy Biermann, LCB Asante Samuel, and DE Cliff Matthews as Atlanta defenders to be injured this week.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon (finger) returned to practice Monday.

Weatherspoon sat out a week of practice after "badly" dislocating a finger. He was never in danger of missing meaningful games. Weatherspoon ended last season as fantasy's No. 39 linebacker in IDP formats.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon badly dislocated a finger Monday.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon (knee scope) and OLB Stephen Nicholas (sports-hernia surgery) are participating in minicamp.

It's unclear if they're taking part in team drills, but it's a sign both remain on track for training camp. Weatherspoon notched 95 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble and one interception despite appearing in just 13 games last season.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon underwent a knee scope this offseason.

Weatherspoon missed three games last year, but that was due to an ankle sprain. This sounds like a mere clean-out procedure, meaning he'll certainly be ready for training camp. Weatherspoon is an excellent bet to push for 100 tackles a chip in a handful of sacks once again this season.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) practiced on a limited basis on Friday, and appears to be on track to play in Week 12.

Weatherspoon announced earlier in the week that he'd play on Sunday, but then missed practice on Thursday with an illness. His presence in practice on Friday bodes well for his chances on playing this weekend against Tampa Bay. The Falcons' run defense could certainly use a boost. They currently give up five yards a carry, and get face the dangerous Doug Martin.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) resumed practicing Wednesday.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Weatherspoon sat out the Falcons' last two games, but has reportedly made progress and has begun running. "He moved around. We'll ramp that up (Thursday) and see how he feels in the morning. Then, we'll determine what his workload will be for (Thursday)," said coach Mike Smith. Akeem Dent has recorded 16 total tackles (10 solo) in Weatherspoon's place as an every-down 'backer in the Falcons' nickel packages.

Falcons declared WLB Sean Weatherspoon, WR Kevin Cone, S Charles Mitchell, QB Dom Davis, OG PhillipKeith Manley, OT Lamar Holmes, and DT Travian Robertson inactive for Week 10 versus the Saints.

Akeem Dent played 100 percent of the snaps last week with Weatherspoon out, grading well while racking up seven tackles. Veteran Mike Peterson will start for Spoon on the weak side. DT Peria Jerry is active after an MRI on his knee revealed no ligament damage.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) and WR Kevin Cone (groin) have been ruled out for Week 10 versus the Saints.

Coach Mike Smith said Weatherspoon is making progress this week, but he won't play on Sunday. Spoon has been of the league's premier linebackers in coverage this season. It's another advantage for Jimmy Graham in Week 10.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) did not participate in practice on Wednesday.

Weatherspoon injured his ankle late in the Falcons' Week 8 win over the Eagles and was then held out last week against the Cowboys. Atlanta didn't really miss Spoon against the putrid Dallas running game centered around Felix Jones, but they would certainly benefit from his presence against a talented Saints backfield. Mike Peterson replaced Weatherspoon in the lineup in Week 9.

The Falcons expect to have a "good idea" of whether WLB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) will be available for Week 10 by Wednesday or Thursday.

Coach Mike Smith is "hoping" Weatherspoon will be back by the end of the week. The Falcons didn't miss 'Spoon against a Cowboys' rushing "attack" fronted by Felix Jones and Lance Dunbar, but his presence would be a major positive against the Saints' high-octane offense.

Falcons declared WLB Sean Weatherspoon, QB Dominique Davis, WR Kevin Cone, OG Garrett Reynolds, OT Lamar Holmes, DT Travian Robertson and DE Jonathan Massaquoi inactive for Week 9 against the Cowboys.

Slot WR Harry Douglas is active after missing Week 8 with an ankle injury. Mike Peterson and Akeem Dent will pick up the slack in Weatherspoon's absence. Weatherspoon is week-to-week.

Falcons WLB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle) and WR Kevin Cone (groin) have been ruled out for Week 9 versus the Cowboys.

Akeem Dent will be elevated to the nickel package in Weatherspoon absence. Weatherspoon is one of the premier 4-3 coverage linebackers in the game, so this represents an upgrade for Jason Witten.