Falcons Place Cornerback Mike Hughes on Injured Reserve

The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday that they have placed cornerback Mike Hughes on injured reserve. Hughes injured his ankle in the first quarter of the Falcons' Week 15 win over the Buccaneers and has subsequently missed the last three games. C.J. Henderson and Cobee Bryant have seen increased playing time in his absence. In a corresponding move, the Falcons signed edge rusher Khalid Kareem to the 53-player roster.