Cornerback AJ Terrell is returning to the Falcons’ secondary.
The Falcons announced Wednesday that they have designated Terrell to return from injured reserve. Terrell has been out since suffering a groin injury in the second week of the regular season.
Terrell will be able to practice with the team for the next 21 days and could be activated at any point in that period. He would not be able to return this season if the window closes without being activated.
CJ Henderson was the starting replacement for Terrell in the lineup, but has been out since injuring his groin in Week 5. Terrell’s younger brother, Avieon, took over those duties last weekend.
Terrell had six tackles and a pass defensed before getting hurt this season.