Falcons guard Andy Levitre heading to injured reserve , will miss 2018 season

The Atlantahttp://www.falconsfootballauthentics.com/julio-jones-jersey-authentic Falcons have spent the last few seasons uncharacteristically healthy. As most football analysts will tell you, you should expect those outliers to revert to the mean. And boy is that reversion coming fast and heavy for the Falcons, who are out their starting guard. We were expecting updates on a number of injured Falcons tomorrow, but I guess we don’t need to wait to Andy Levitre.This is another huge blow to the Falcons, who have already lost Deion Jones for eight games, Keanu Neal for the season, and Devonta Freeman for an unspecified period of time. That is a TON of impact starters who will not be playing.Levitre injured the same tricep injury that took him out early last season, and was quickly ruled out. This is the last year of his contract, and based on his injury history, may have played his last snap for the team. Levitre was a great addition years ago www.atlantafalconsteamonline.com , but will be turning 33 next offseason. He will need to heal up to possibly get another chance with the Falcons.Wes Schweitzer was in a tight race with Brandon Fusco for the starting guard spot, and actually looked fantastic replacing Levitre against the Carolina Panthers. There were questions if the former tackle would play better at left guard and with another season under his belt. It’s still early, but there is some reason for cautious optimism.Offensive line depth was a problem before the season started, and any more injuries to the interior line will push Ben Garland into a starting spot. There are currently no other guards or centers on the 53 man roster, but former Alabama OL J.C. Hassenauer could be promoted from the practice squad.As for the injuries to Devonta Freeman, Derrick Shelby, and Takkarist McKinley, we are still waiting for updates. Everyone cross your fingers.We don’t generally believe in jinxes at the Falcoholic, but this tweet was not even two weeks ago.Update: Per Jason Butt of the Athletic, the Falcons signed Zac Kerin Atlanta Falcons T-Shirt , a guard who, I kid you not, replaced Brandon Fusco when Fusco was injured way back when for the Minnesota Vikings.How do Keith Tandy, Steven Means, and Corey Nelson fit in with the Atlanta Falcons going forward? The Atlanta Falcons went out and made a bunch of roster moves recently. They are moves we wish the Falcons didn’t have to make, but alas, this is the NFL, and injuries happen. The addition of veterans, specifically safety Keith Tandy, defensive end Steven Means Atlanta Falcons Hats , and linebacker Corey Nelson, was both smart and necessary. Let’s break down how we can expect each of these guys to fit in in the immediate future and what we should expect them to contribute going forward. Keith Tandy Tandy has some experience starting but won’t be the coaching staff’s first option as they look to somehow replicate Keanu Neal’s production. He’s a seasoned veteran that has flashed periodically throughout his career. He’s only here as quality, experienced depth, and that’s fine by me. Steven Means Means did literally everything he possibly could to secure a roster spot with the Philadelphia Eagles. They wanted to keep him, but NFL rosters are prohibitive, and plenty of hand wringing preceded his release. The Eagles coaches raved about who he is as a player and a person. And when you take into account who he was playing behind in Philadelphia, it makes their ringing endorsement that much better. I’m excited to see what Means can do in Atlanta, and you should be too.Corey Nelson Nelson was a valuable reserve during his time with the Denver Broncos. He couldn’t land a starting gig with the Eagles, but they certainly thought he could. In August they decided to cut their losses. We’d be in trouble if he’s asked to start, but we’d see a healthy dose of Duke Riley and/or Foye Oluokun before that ever came to fruition. Bottom line: he’s quality depth and sometimes that’s all you need to get over the injury hump. Hopefully Deion Jones’ injury isn’t going to sideline him or sideline him for long. Regardless Atlanta Falcons Hoodie , the Falcons may elect to hold onto Nelson, given his upside and ability to contribute on special teams. Again, these were smart, deliberate signings by the front office. I don’t think we’ll see much of Tandy and Nelson, but Means will immediately work his way into the defensive end rotation. Your thoughts on these signings?