Falcons' Drake London Suffers Knee Injury vs Panthers: Experts Warn of Possible PCL Sprain

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London was injured in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Carolina Panthers, leaving his status uncertain. The incident occurred when London landed awkwardly after a contested catch attempt in the end zone while running a 'sluggo' route. He did not return and was ruled out for overtime. London had a strong first half with 104 yards on seven catches before the injury. Now, experts are weighing in, speculating that the injury could be a possible posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) sprain based on video review. PCL sprains often occur when the knee hyperextends or twists on a flexed leg and can range from mild to severe. The severity of the sprain can impact recovery time, with mild cases requiring just a week of rest and more severe cases potentially requiring surgery and months of rehabilitation. Dr. Jesse Morse and orthopedic specialist Tom Christ shared their assessments on social media, expressing hope that the injury might be a bone bruise rather than a PCL sprain. However, they also acknowledged the possibility of a more severe injury. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris did not provide an update after the game, but London is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. Further evaluation is expected later in the week.