Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand may miss the season due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand may be sidelined for the remainder of the 2026 season with a torn quad. Hand exited in Week 1 after only seven snaps due to a knee injury. His absence follows the loss of teammate Jalon Walker to a torn ACL and the suspension of James Pearce Jr. Hand was a key offseason acquisition aimed at strengthening the Falcons' run defense. The team may look to add more depth to their defensive line in his potential absence.
- •Da'Shawn Hand injured his knee in Week 1 and may have a torn quad.
- •The Falcons have already lost Jalon Walker for the season.
- •James Pearce Jr. is suspended for eight games.
- •Hand was expected to be a key piece of Atlanta's run defense.
- •The Falcons may pursue free agents to bolster their defensive line.
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons may lose DL Da’Shawn Hand for the season
"The veteran run stopper may be on the shelf for the rest of 2026, and that would be a big loss.
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