Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand suffers torn quadriceps in opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons faced the Pittsburgh Steelers in their season opener on September 15, which ended in a 20-13 loss. Defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand, signed to a one-year deal this offseason, was injured during the game, exiting after just seven snaps. Initial reports indicated a knee issue, but further tests confirmed a torn quadriceps that will require surgery, sidelining him for the remainder of the season. The Falcons have already lost Jalon Walker to a torn ACL and will also be without James Pearce Jr., who is serving a suspension. They will next host the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 20.
- •Da'Shawn Hand played seven snaps before leaving the game with an injury.
- •Hand's injury was initially thought to be a knee issue but confirmed as a torn quadriceps.
- •The Falcons lost 20-13 to the Steelers in their season opener.
- •Jalon Walker is out for the season with a torn ACL; James Pearce Jr. is suspended.
- •Atlanta hosts the Carolina Panthers on September 20.
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons Lose D-Lineman to Torn Quadriceps After Just Seven Snaps in Season Opener
"The Atlanta Falcons opened the 2026 season with a 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The game also brought an early setback along the defensive line. Da’Shawn Hand joined Atlanta on a one-year deal this offseason, but his first game with the team did not go as planned. His early exit added another concern for […] The post Falcons Lose D-Lineman to Torn Quadriceps After Just Seven Snaps in Season Opener appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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