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Atlanta Falcons host former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Zacch Pickens

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Atlanta Falcons host former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Zacch Pickens

Summary

The Atlanta Falcons hosted defensive tackle Zacch Pickens for a workout on Tuesday. The team continues to adjust its roster ahead of its 2026 season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers in five days. Pickens, a former third-round pick by the Chicago Bears in the 2023 NFL Draft, played for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025. Over three seasons, he has recorded 44 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 29 games. The Falcons recently acquired defensive tackle Gervon Dexter via trade, though the team currently lists LaCale London as a reserve behind the starting defensive line. Atlanta has not yet announced a formal contract agreement with Pickens following the Tuesday session.

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Key Details

•Zacch Pickens participated in a workout with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday.
•Pickens is a veteran defensive tackle who played for the Bears and Chiefs.
•The Falcons prepare for their 2026 season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
•Atlanta recently added defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the roster through a trade.

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The Atlanta Falcons continue to get their roster in order for Week 1, when they’ll travel north to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers. The latest move involves a shuffling of the big fellas on the defense. The Falcons announced Wednesday that they’ve signed a defensive tackle named Zacch Pickens. They worked him out on […] The post Falcons Sign 6-Foot-4 Former 3rd-Round Pick From Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports