Da'Shawn HandMeaningful impact
Hand's confirmed season-ending absence removes a rotational defensive lineman from Atlanta's front for the rest of the year and further reduces front-seven depth.
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2026 Atlanta Falcons Injury Report
The 2026 Atlanta Falcons injury report currently has 11 players still being tracked. The latest Atlanta Falcons injury update is Da'Shawn Hand, currently listed as Out.
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Week 2 · vs. Carolina Panthers · Sep 20
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Practice | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da'Shawn HandDT | DT | quadriceps | — | Out |
Current Atlanta Falcons Injuries
11 current
Da'Shawn HandDT
Out
quadriceps · Week 2 vs. CAR
Chris LindstromOG Monitoringconcussion
Tua TagovailoaQB Monitoringoblique strain
Michael Penix Jr.QB Monitoringknee
Da'Shawn HandDL Monitoringknee
Za'Darius SmithDE Monitoringshoulder
Cooper RushQB Monitoringback spasms
Cameron WilliamsOT IRankle
Billy Bowman Jr.CB InjuredAchilles
JD BertrandLB InjuredInjury update
Darren HallDB IRInjury update
PFM Impact on Atlanta Falcons
Tua TagovailoaMeaningful impact
Tagovailoa's day-to-day oblique strain keeps Atlanta's Week 2 quarterback room unsettled while Michael Penix Jr. is still working toward his return.
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Za'Darius SmithWorth watching
Smith trending toward playing stabilizes Atlanta's edge rotation for the opener.
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Latest Atlanta Falcons Injury Updates
Da'Shawn Hand Ruled Out for the Season
Atlanta confirmed Da'Shawn Hand will miss the rest of the 2026 season after suffering a quadriceps injury in Week 1.
Chris Lindstrom Enters Concussion Protocol
Chris Lindstrom is in the NFL concussion protocol after leaving Atlanta's Week 1 loss to Pittsburgh.
Tua Tagovailoa Day-to-Day With Oblique Strain
Tua Tagovailoa is day-to-day with an oblique strain, and his availability for Atlanta's Week 2 game remains uncertain.
Week 2 May Be Too Early for Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Penix Jr. continues working back from his knee injury, and Week 2 may still be too early for his return.
Da'Shawn Hand Believed to Have Torn Quadriceps
Da'Shawn Hand is believed to have torn his quadriceps after leaving Atlanta's opener and could miss the rest of the season.
Chris Lindstrom Leaves Opener With Concussion
Chris Lindstrom left Atlanta's Week 1 loss to Pittsburgh with a concussion.
Da'Shawn Hand Leaves Week 1 With Knee Injury
Da'Shawn Hand left Atlanta's Week 1 loss to Pittsburgh with a knee injury.
Za'Darius Smith Expected to Play Week 1
Za'Darius Smith is expected to play against Pittsburgh on Sunday while listed as questionable with a shoulder injury.
Cooper Rush Has Back Spasms but Remains Expected to Start
Cooper Rush experienced back spasms Saturday but remains expected to start Atlanta's Week 1 game against Pittsburgh.
Cameron Williams Placed on Injured Reserve
Atlanta placed Cameron Williams on injured reserve Saturday after the offensive tackle was ruled out for Week 1 with an ankle injury.
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