Atlanta Falcons release cornerback Darren Hall before season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 9:59 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The Atlanta Falcons released cornerback Darren Hall from the team's reserve/injured list on September 8, 2026. Hall, a former fourth-round draft pick out of San Diego State in 2021, spent his first two seasons with the organization before stints with the Indianapolis Colts and the Arizona Cardinals. Over 48 career games, including 12 starts, the veteran defender recorded 94 tackles, six passes defended, and one sack. The transaction comes as the franchise finalizes its roster adjustments leading into the 2026 season opener. The Falcons are scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road at 1 p.m. ET this Sunday. Following his release, Hall is now eligible to sign with any team across the league.
- •Darren Hall was released from the reserve/injured list on September 8, 2026.
- •The cornerback was originally selected by Atlanta in the 2021 NFL Draft.
- •Hall has accumulated 94 tackles and 12 career starts over four seasons.
- •Atlanta faces the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road for the season opener.
- •The team confirmed Tua Tagovailoa as the starting quarterback for the upcoming game.
- 9:59 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons release former 4th-round pick ahead of NFL Week 1
"Falcons release former 4th-round pick from reserve/injured list
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