{
  "id": 862672,
  "title": "CBS Sports lists Falcons rookie among top 10 players to watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/cbs-sports-lists-falcons-rookie-among-top-10-players-to-watch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T11:03:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cbs-sports-lists-falcons-rookie-110338578.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In his first offseason as general manager, the Atlanta Falcons were tasked with filling a void left by the departure of veteran linebacker Kaden Elliss. To accomplish this, the team's scouts focused on identifying talent in the middle rounds, ultimately selecting Oklahoma's Kendal Daniels and LSU's Harold Perkins on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.\n\nCurrently listed as the second team on the depth chart, Perkins has proven himself worthy of being considered for the first-team roster during training camp. His ability to excel as both a linebacker and an edge rusher has been viewed as a potential asset in the modern NFL. CBS Sports has included Perkins on their list of 10 rookies to watch during the preseason, noting his promising performance so far.\n\nAs the Falcons open their preseason campaign against the Denver Broncos on Friday night at home, Perkins will undoubtedly be a player to watch. He may even challenge current first-team linebacker Christian Harris for a starting position, given that the season is still in its early stages. Other Falcons rookies to keep an eye on include second-round pick Avieon Terrell, third-round pick Zachariah Branch, and seventh-round pick Ethan Oninawa.",
  "summary": "Falcons draft pick makes CBS Sports' rookie watch list for preseason Week 1",
  "key_points": [
    "Kendal Daniels and Harold Perkins drafted by Falcons in 2026 NFL Draft",
    "CBS Sports lists Harold Perkins as one of 10 rookies to watch",
    "Falcons open preseason against Denver Broncos on Friday night"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The inclusion of Harold Perkins on CBS Sports' list of top 10 players to watch bolsters his chances of securing a starting position and cements his status as a key contributor to the Falcons' defense.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}