Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack is dealing with a sprained ankle that will likely keep him out of practice but not the big game.
NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport shared the news on Mack:
#Falcons C Alex Mack is dealing with a swollen, painful sprained ankle, source said. He returned Sunday, but unlikely to practice this week
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 24, 2017
With a chance to win a Super Bowl in his 1st playoffs, #Falcons C Alex Mack (ankle) is expected to play in SBLI. But will try to rest it.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 24, 2017
The Falcons signed Mack to a five-year, $47.5 million deal during the offseason and he has been a good fit in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. Atlanta will hope he will be in good enough shape by Super Bowl Sunday so that he won’t be too limited against the Patriots.
