ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons will be without starting offensive lineman Andy Levitre for the remainder of the 2018 season.
NFL sources told Channel 2 Sports Director Zach Klein that Levitre suffered a triceps injury in Sunday's win over Carolina.
The Falcons confirmed Klein's report and said Levitre has been placed on season-ending IR.
“After receiving the tests results on Andy’s injury from Sunday’s game, it has been determined that he will miss the remainder of the season with a triceps injury,” said Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn.
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Quinn also talked about what Levitre means to the Falcons.
“Andy worked extremely hard to get back on the field after a similar injury last year, and there is no doubt his leadership will continue to be felt this year. We have a ton of respect for Andy and what he stands for, and what he means to our team," Quinn said.
Per NFL league source.. Falcons lose another starter for season..
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) September 18, 2018
Further tests showed triceps injury to Andy Levitre... left guard out for remainder of season .. headed to IR pic.twitter.com/06nPEZTBzI
Levitre becomes the third starter to be lost for the season, following Keanu Neal and Deion Jones.
To replace Levitre on the 53-man roster, the Falcons signed Zac Kerin.
The Falcons host the New Orleans Saints Sunday at 1 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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