Falcons may lose DL Da’Shawn Hand for the season
The veteran run stopper may be on the shelf for the rest of 2026, and that would be a big loss.
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts - The Atlanta Falcons suffered yet another blow to their roster, potentially losing defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand for the entire 2026 season. Hand, a key addition to the team's defensive line this offseason, tore his quadriceps and is expected to miss the rest of the season after playing only seven snaps in Week 1.
This latest injury joins a list of setbacks for the Falcons, including the season-ending ACL tear suffered by Jalon Walker and the eight-game suspension given to James Pearce Jr. The team's defensive struggles have been evident, with Brandon Dorlus, LaCale London, Gervon Dexter, and Maason Smith forming a thin rotation. With the Falcons potentially turning to veterans Zach Harrison or Zacch Pickens, or scouring free agency for reinforcements, the loss of Hand could further weaken their already fragile front seven.
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