Terry Fontenot left Falcons with a Mike Hughes issue that’s plaguing the secondary

The Atlanta Falcons face challenges in their secondary following an injury that placed starting cornerback A.J. Terrell on injured reserve. The team's depth issues have been exacerbated by the difficult performances of starting cornerback Mike Hughes, notably during Atlanta's Week 3 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

Hughes originally received a three-year contract extension from former general manager Terry Fontenot prior to the previous season. Current general manager Ian Cunningham now manages the roster implications as Hughes continues to struggle in his role as the starting secondary cornerback.