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Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand may miss the season due to injury

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:36 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand may miss the season due to injury
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 9:24 PMESPN NFL — Falcons DE Hand (quad) likely out rest of year
  • 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons may lose DL Da’Shawn Hand for the season
What they're saying
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Falcons defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand has a quad injury that will require what is expected to be season-ending surgery.

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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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