FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Falcons have activated linebacker LaRoy Reynolds to the active roster and placed linebacker Jordan Tripp (concussion) on injured reserve.

After suffering a chest injury that placed him on short-term IR to start the season, Reynolds returned to practice prior to Atlanta's Week 7 against the New England Patriots.

Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers (5-3) is the earliest Reynolds is able to return to game action.