Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Hartwell is having trouble with both knees (again) and hasn't practiced all week. He's questionable on the injury report but is considered a game-time decision. Soundbites from Mora don't sound promising. Bump Demorrio, downgrade Brooking.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Falcons middle linebacker Ed Hartwell remains questionable for Sunday's game at Detroit because of discomfort in his surgically repaired knees.
Hartwell made his season debut two games ago against Pittsburgh and played Sunday at Cincinnati, but he has not practiced this week.
Coach Jim Mora said Hartwell would be evaluated through the week, and the pain could subside enough for him to play. However, Mora expressed some concern that Hartwell is not at full-strength and that continued wear-and-tear could lead to further problems.
If Hartwell doesn't play, Atlanta would use Demorrio Williams and Michael Boley at outside linebackers and move Keith Brooking from outside linebacker to Hartwell's spot at middle linebacker.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Falcons middle linebacker Ed Hartwell remains questionable for Sunday's game at Detroit because of discomfort in his surgically repaired knees.
Hartwell made his season debut two games ago against Pittsburgh and played Sunday at Cincinnati, but he has not practiced this week.
Coach Jim Mora said Hartwell would be evaluated through the week, and the pain could subside enough for him to play. However, Mora expressed some concern that Hartwell is not at full-strength and that continued wear-and-tear could lead to further problems.
If Hartwell doesn't play, Atlanta would use Demorrio Williams and Michael Boley at outside linebackers and move Keith Brooking from outside linebacker to Hartwell's spot at middle linebacker.
