Atlanta Falcons place running back Trey Sermon on injured reserve

The Atlanta Falcons have placed running back Trey Sermon on injured reserve, according to team announcements. The specific nature and severity of the injury have not been disclosed by the organization.

Sermon, who joined the Falcons on August 10, will be unable to compete for a roster spot during the remainder of the preseason. His absence occurs as the Falcons participate in joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts in preparation for their upcoming preseason matchup.

Sermon previously played for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, and Pittsburgh Steelers. He is noted for his collegiate performance at Oklahoma and Ohio State, where he set an Ohio State record with 331 rushing yards in the 2020 Big Ten Championship Game.