{
  "id": 7817790,
  "title": "Falcons make roster changes, sign former Bears RB to practice squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/falcons-make-roster-changes-sign-former-bears-rb-to-practice-squad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T15:51:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/falcons-roster-changes-sign-former-155153650.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Falcons made roster adjustments on Wednesday, placing defensive tackle Da Shawn Hand on the injured reserve list and adding tight end Nick Muse to the 53-man roster. Additionally, the team signed edge rusher Drake Jackson and running back Khalil Herbert to the practice squad. Hand suffered a quad injury in the team's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Muse, a former Bears player, was elevated to the active roster and is set to participate in Week 2. Drake Jackson, drafted by the 49ers in 2022, has contributed 21 tackles, 6 sacks, and 1 interception in his first two seasons. After sitting out 2024 due to injury, he joined the Washington Commanders in 2025. Khalil Herbert, acquired from the Bears in the sixth round, has amassed 1,957 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns across five seasons.",
  "summary": "Falcons place Da'Shawn Hand on IR, sign former Bears RB to practice squad",
  "key_points": [
    "Da Shawn Hand placed on injured reserve with quad injury",
    "Nick Muse added to 53-man roster from practice squad",
    "Drake Jackson and Khalil Herbert signed to practice squad"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Falcons sign TE Nick Muse to 53-man roster, put DL Da'Shawn Hand on IR",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/falcons-sign-te-nick-muse-to-53-man-roster-put-dl-dashawn-hand-on-ir",
        "published": "2026-09-16T15:47:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}