Overview
- The Falcons placed defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand on injured reserve with a torn quad, ending his season and removing a recent rotation piece from the interior defensive line.
- Tight end Nick Muse was promoted from the practice squad in a corresponding move to the 53-man roster.
- Atlanta filled its final two practice-squad spots by signing defensive end Drake Jackson and running back Khalil Herbert to provide short-term depth.
- The published roster shows one open spot, which the team is expected to use for another addition before the Week 2 game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- The loss of Hand compounds earlier front‑seven setbacks and leaves the Falcons short on veteran interior linemen, a situation that could force schematic adjustments or further signings this week.