IR
Injury Knee
Est. Return 2/12/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Hennessy, who started all 17 games at center in 2021, has battled a lingering knee injury for almost a year and was relegated to backup duties in 2022, but he's expected to be healthy for Week 1 of 2023. When available, the 2020 third-round pick will compete with rookie second-round pick Matthew Bergeron for the starting left guard spot now that Elijah Wilkinson is in Arizona. Read Past Outlooks
Placed on IR
Atlanta placed Hennessy (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hennessy suffered a knee injury in late July and was sidelined for two weeks, despite optimism that the issue was minor. However, the 2020 third-round pick, who's dealt with lingering knee issues for two years, will now be forced to miss the entire 2023 campaign, barring an injury settlement. In his absence, rookie second-round pick Matthew Bergeron is slated to start at right guard to open the regular season.
Hennessy suffered a knee injury in late July and was sidelined for two weeks, despite optimism that the issue was minor. However, the 2020 third-round pick, who's dealt with lingering knee issues for two years, will now be forced to miss the entire 2023 campaign, barring an injury settlement. In his absence, rookie second-round pick Matthew Bergeron is slated to start at right guard to open the regular season.
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Measurables Review
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How do Matt Hennessy's measurables compare to other guard?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
307 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.18 secShuttle Time
4.60 secCone Drill
7.45 secVertical Jump
30.0 inBroad Jump
110 inBench Press
23 repsHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
32.25 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Hennessy took over as the Falcons' primary center in 2021 after Alex Mack signed with the 49ers last offseason, and the 2020 third-round pick is expected to beat out Drew Dalman for a starting gig during a second straight training camp.
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Set to return next week
Head coach Arthur Smith told reporters Saturday that Hennessy (knee), who left practice Friday, is expected to return next week and will be back "sooner than later," Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
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Getting MRI on knee
Hennessy left practice Friday and is set to receive an MRI on his knee, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
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Back from injury
Hennessy (knee) handled first-team left guard reps in 11-on-11 drills during last week's OTA practices, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Done for Week 18
Hennessy (knee) will not return Sunday against the Buccaneers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Ready to return
Hennessy (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
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