Drake London injury update is bad news for Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons just got Drake London back from injury.

But in the second half Sunday in Week 16, London appeared hurt again.

London threw his helmet to the side and went to the sideline.

Trainers were looking at London's knee.

The Falcons had kept London out since Week 12, so this was a chance to get him some work in before the stretch run.

UPDATE: London returned to the game later in the series.

Drake London is limping off the field. Just tossed his helmet down and sat down on the bench. Didn't see what happened.

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It doesn't seem like Atlanta has any reason to risk things now. They aren't making the playoffs. London is too important to the future to trot out there in tough spots now.

London did keep his helmet in his hand on the sideline, according to Kendall. Maybe he'll come back in, but he didn't immediately return to the game.

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