{
  "id": 2407544,
  "title": "Undrafted Falcons DT shines at joint practice with Colts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/undrafted-falcons-dt-shines-at-joint-practice-with-colts",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T17:01:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/undrafted-falcons-dt-shines-joint-170112716.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Falcons have a weak interior defensive line, making interior defensive linemen vital for the team's success. The only notable name on the defensive line is Brandon Dorlus, who had a breakout season with eight and a half sacks. However, there is room for improvement in this position. Undrafted rookie Carlos Allen Jr. made an impressive debut during Thursday's joint practice against the Indianapolis Colts. Allen Jr. regularly rotates on the second- and third-team units but his performance could earn him a longer look, especially if he can replicate it in the upcoming preseason games. Standing at six feet tall and weighing 289 pounds, Allen Jr. had a successful college career at Houston, where he registered four sacks, 11.5 tackles for a loss, and three pass breakups in 25 games. While his size may be a concern in the NFL, there have been instances of smaller defensive tackles making a name for themselves in the league. If Allen Jr. continues to impress in Atlanta's final two preseason games, he could secure a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster.",
  "summary": "Falcons DT Carlos Allen Jr. turns heads at second joint practice",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Colts and Falcons engage in 'a little friendly banter' on second day of joint workouts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/colts-and-falcons-engage-in-a-little-friendly-banter-on-second-day-of",
        "published": "2026-08-20T23:59:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}