FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — For the third week in a row, the Falcons have not dealt out a game designation to a player ahead of a Sunday matchup.

The only player who missed a practice this week was Calais Campbell on Wednesday, but it was his regularly scheduled veteran rest day.

The Falcons had everyone in full attendance on Thursday and Friday. You can view the Falcons and Buccaneers full injury report as it’s updated here. Check back in 90 minutes prior to kickoff in Tampa on Sunday for the Falcons official inactives list.

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The Atlanta Falcons have signed a familiar face to their practice squad in preparation for a Week 7 clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons have poached veteran wide receiver Damiere Byrd from the Carolina Panthers and placed wide receiver Keilahn Harris on the injured reserved (IR). Byrd rejoins the Falcons after playing 14 games with them in 2022.

Damiere Byrd was an undrafted free agent signee to the Carolina Panthers in 2015. The speedy five-foot-nine wideout caught 12 passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns during his three seasons in Carolina. He also returned ten kicks for 294 yards and a touchdown. Byrd signed with Arizona in the offseason of 2019 and played 11 games during his lone season in the desert.

The South Carolina Gamecocks product snagged a then-career-best 32 receptions for 359 yards and one touchdown. Byrd signed a one-year deal with the Patriots for the 2020 season, posting 47 receptions for 604 yards and a touchdown. The journeyman wideout then took his talent to the Chicago Bears for one season before joining the Atlanta Falcons. Byrd played sparingly for the Falcons but hauled in 13 receptions for 268 yards and two touchdowns. His best game came with former starting quarterback Marcus Mariota under center. He caught three passes for 67 yards and a touchdown against the Panthers in late October.

Atlanta Falcons: Receiving Room with Damiere Byrd

Damiere Byrd will join an Atlanta Falcons air attack that’s 18th in the NFL in passing yards. Quarterback and second-year NFL vet Desmond Ridder has struggled with efficiency in 2023, throwing for six touchdowns against six interceptions in six games. The Falcons have a shallow receiving core headlined by former first-round pick Drake London. Atlanta also houses wideouts Mack Hollins, KhaDarel Hodge, Scott Miller, and the newly acquired Van Jefferson.

Byrd has his work cut out for him regarding cracking the active roster. However, the 30-year-old snagged three catches for 27 yards with Ridder under center last season.

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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Calais Campbell is donating $100,000 to 100 teachers across the four cities he’s played professional football in – Phoenix, Jacksonville, Baltimore, and Atlanta – as part of his CRC Foundation’s “100 Sack Give Back” initiative. In addition to the initial $100,000, Campbell is donating $20,000 to support teachers in Denver and Miami, where he played high school and collegiate football, respectively. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)AP

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – When quarterbacks get hit, teachers get paid.

At least that’s the case when it comes to Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Calais Campbell, who on Sunday recorded his 100th career sack in the NFL against the Washington Commanders.

To celebrate his statistical milestone, Campbell and his CRC Foundation launched its “100 Sack Give Back” initiative to donate $100,000 to across the U.S. through the Kids in Need Foundation.

The “100 Sack Give Back” initiative will financially support 100 teachers, comprised of 25 teachers from each of the four cities he’s played professional football in – Phoenix, Jacksonville, Baltimore, and Atlanta. Each individual teacher will receive $500 to use to purchase classroom materials.

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In addition to the $100,000 donation, Campbell will also donate $20,000 to support teachers in Denver – where he attended South High School – and Miami – where he attended the University of Miami.

“I’ve always been someone that success is best shared with the people you love,” Campbell said in a news release. “Football is an amazing job because it brings communities together. That’s why I want to share this milestone with the special communities that cheered for me and supported me throughout my career. I want to share this moment with them because teachers are the most important part of any community.”

The CRC Foundation is a nonprofit organization created in honor of Charles Richard Campbell, Calais’ father, which focuses on “developing our community to reach its full potential through mentorship, education and providing resources,” according to the foundation’s website.

Campbell, 37, is in his 16th NFL season after being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He has made six Pro Bowl appearances in his career, was named to the All-Pro team in 2017, and in 2019 won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, which annually recognizes players’ philanthropic and community efforts.