Falcons injury report: Gervon Dexter Sr. and James Pearce Jr. practice again, both limited

The Atlanta Falcons had defensive linemen Gervon Dexter Sr. and James Pearce Jr. return to practice Thursday after both were non-participants Wednesday. Both were listed as limited in the Falcons’ injury report, indicating progress that is not yet full participation.

Dexter Sr. missed Wednesday’s practice with an illness, and he was able to get back on the field the following day in limited capacity, according to Atlanta’s report.

Pearce Jr. did not practice Wednesday due to a back issue that flared up late last week in Madrid. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said the next step is for Pearce to knock off rust and work back toward full strength.

On Thursday, the Falcons continued to operate without Zachariah Branch, who missed all of last week with a hamstring injury and was not a participant again. Divine Deablo also was a non-participant Thursday while working through a forearm injury, though the report notes Deablo returned to action last week in Madrid with a protected club.

The Falcons’ report frames these designations as short-term status updates leading into their upcoming workload, with limited practice participation indicating the team is still managing readiness for both Dexter and Pearce.