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2024 Defensive

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Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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Regular Season 46 0 0 0 0.0

Top Mike Hughes News

  • Falcons' Mike Hughes: Won't play Week 13

    Hughes (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

    Despite participating in Friday's practice in a full capacity, Hughes will miss his second straight game due to a neck injury he suffered against the Saints in Week 10. While he won't play Sunday, the fact he was able to practice this week is a good sign that Hughes should be able to return for Week 14 against the Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 8. Clark Phillips will likely serve as the Falcons' second starting outside corner Sunday alongside A.J. Terrell due to Hughes' injury.

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  • Falcons' Mike Hughes: Still nursing neck issue

    Hughes (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

    The veteran cornerback was held out of the Falcons' Week 11 loss to the Broncos after sustaining a neck injury the week prior. Hughes has appeared in 10 games this season, recording 46 total tackles and three passes defended. If he's forced to miss his second consecutive game with this neck issue in a Week 13 matchup against the Chargers, expect Clark Phillips to see additional work in Atlanta's secondary.

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  • Falcons' Mike Hughes: Won't play Sunday

    Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that Hughes (neck) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Hughes was unable to practice both Thursday and Friday after sustaining a neck injury in the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Saints, so it's no surprise he's been ruled out for Week 11. Expect Kevin King and Clark Phillips to see increased work with Atlanta's first-team defense while Hughes is sidelined Sunday.

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  • Falcons' Mike Hughes: Doesn't practice Thursday

    Hughes (neck) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Hughes was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's estimated injury report, but he was held out of practicing with helmets and pads Thursday. Hughes is recovering from a neck injury that knocked him out of the Falcons' Week 10 game over the Saints, and if he doesn't practice Friday, he'll likely be sidelined for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

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  • Falcons' Mike Hughes: Estimated as limited Wednesday

    Hughes (neck) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Hughes left Sunday's game against the Saints due to a neck injury, but an MRI on Monday came back clean, which cleared the 2018 first-round pick to practice this week. Wednesday's session was a walkthrough, so his practice participation over the next two days will provide a clearer idea of his status heading into Sunday's game against the Broncos.

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  • Falcons' Mike Hughes: Gets clear MRI

    Hughes underwent an MRI on his neck Monday and has been cleared to practice, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

    Hughes suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Saints and his clear MRI is good news for the UCF product. It's not clear if he'll be able to play Sunday against the Broncos, but more clarity on that front will likely emerge when the Falcons release their first injury report Wednesday.

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  • Falcons' Mike Hughes: Exits Week 10 with neck injury

    Hughes hurt his neck in Sunday's game against New Orleans and is questionable to return, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

    Hughes was hurt in the first half and has since been deemed questionable to return. He was replaced at cornerback by Clark Phillips. Hughes has been a key member of Atlanta's secondary this season, tallying 45 tackles (38 solo) and three defensed passes over nine contests entering Sunday.

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  • Falcons' Mike Hughes: Eventful day in win

    Hughes notched seven solo tackles during Sunday's 26-24 win over the Saints.

    Hughes has recorded at least five tackles in each game thus far, totaling 25 stops. He has adjusted to playing outside cornerback well and is on pace for a career-best campaign. He notched a career-high 51 tackles in 2022 while playing for the Lions.

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  • Falcons' Mike Hughes: Posts seven tackles in Week 1

    Hughes registered seven solo tackles during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.

    Hughes was Atlanta's slot cornerback last season, but he's shifted outside this year, operating as the No. 2 CB opposite A.J. Terrell. Hughes was briefly benched for Clark Phillips in Week 1, and Kevin King, who was up from the practice squad, also saw two defensive snaps, so it's unclear how safe Hughes' starting role is. Regardless, Hughes played 57 of Atlanta's 68 defensive snaps and will have some IDP value as long as he's on the field that often.

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  • Falcons' Mike Hughes: Working at outside CB

    Hughes is the starting cornerback opposite A.J. Terrell to begin training camp, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

    Hughes is working ahead of second-year CB Clark Phillips and veteran Kevin King, but Kendall added the Falcons may be in the market for a free-agent cornerback, noting Xavien Howard, Stephon Gilmore, Adoree' Jackson and J.C. Jackson are all still available. Hughes operated mostly as a slot cornerback while mixing in some return duties last year, his first in Atlanta.

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  • Falcons' Mike Hughes: Carves out role to end 2023

    Hughes finished 2023 with 21 tackles (14 solo) and one pass defense in 15 appearances. He also recorded 46 kick-return yards and 67 punt-return yards.

    Hughes signed a two-deal deal with the Falcons last offseason after a strong campaign with Detroit. He operated primarily as a return man to open 2023, but he slowly relinquished those duties to Dee Alford and started to carve out a defensive role. Hughes is under contract for one more season and figures to garner a similar role in 2024, though Atlanta may look to revamp its cornerback room behind A.J. Terrell this offseason.

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  • Falcons' Mike Hughes: Clears concussion protocol

    Hughes (concussion) is good to go for Sunday's matchup with the Saints, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official website reports.

    Hughes has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol and is set to take on his usual role providing depth at cornerback. He will also be available to contribute on special teams.

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  • Falcons' Mike Hughes: Being evaluated for concussion

    Hughes is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Hughes appeared to sustain a head injury in the third quarter and was taken to the medical tent to be evaluated for a concussion. He leaves the game with three tackles (two solo).

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  • Falcons' Mike Hughes: Active Sunday

    Hughes (hand) is active for Sunday's game against Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    The cornerback missed the Falcons' Week 13 win over the Jets but practiced throughout the week leading up to this game. Hughes should step into a bigger role with Jeff Okudah out with an ankle injury.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 5-10, 191 lbs
Birthplace: Dover, DE
Age: 27
School: UCF
Experience: 7