Falcons DE Za'Darius Smith questionable to return after suspected concussion
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Falcons defensive end Za'Darius Smith is questionable to return after being kneed in the head during the first quarter against the Saints. The injury occurred at 12:57 left in the quarter when Smith was blocked to the ground and hit on the helmet by teammate Brandon Dorlus. He was evaluated for a concussion and neck injury but walked off the field without assistance. Meanwhile, tight end Kyle Pitts has only seen limited action in the game, playing just one snap so far despite being healthy per team reports.
- •Za'Darius Smith injured after a knee to the head.
- •Smith walked off the field for evaluation.
- •Kyle Pitts played only one snap despite being healthy.
- •Injury occurred against the Saints.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Za'Darius Smith evaluated for concussion
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons edge rusher out for game with concussion
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons DE Za'Darius Smith questionable to return after being kneed in the head
"Atlanta Falcons defensive end Za'Darius Smith left the Week 4 game to be evaluated for a neck injury and/or a possible concussion
"Falcons defensive end Za'Darius Smith took a knee to the head with 12:57 left in the first quarter.
"Falcons DE Za'Darius Smith OUT, LT Jake Matthews questionable to return vs. Saints
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 1:28 AMZa'Darius Smith evaluated for concussion
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Za'Darius Smith left the Week 4 game to be evaluated for a neck injury and/or a possible concussion
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 1:24 AMFalcons edge rusher out for game with concussion
Falcons DE Za'Darius Smith OUT, LT Jake Matthews questionable to return vs. Saints
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 12:52 AMFalcons DE Za'Darius Smith questionable to return after being kneed in the head
Falcons defensive end Za'Darius Smith took a knee to the head with 12:57 left in the first quarter.
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