The Falcons are releasing inactive players ahead of their Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Head coach Raheem Morris had already ruled out inside linebacker Troy Andersen for Sunday afternoon's game against the Carolina Panthers when the inactive list came out 90 minutes before kickoff. So it was no surprise that Andersen was among the players not playing as he returns to 100% after a knee injury.

In fact, the list of inactives says less about those who don't play and more about those who do. Fellow inside linebacker Nate Landman received the all-clear to be taken off injured reserve this week. He will be available to the Falcons for the first time since Week 1.

For the second straight year, rookie defenseman Ruke Orhorhoro is active for Atlanta, meaning Kentavius ​​Street is not.

The second-round draft pick made his debut on the Falcons' defense in the Thursday Night Football overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played well in the rotation and was particularly helpful in run support at times, which is an area of ​​improvement for this defense. He could be very important when the Falcons face Chuba Hubbard, who has averaged 105 rushing yards per game in the Panthers' last three appearances.

Here is the entire list of inactive Falcons: