Falcons hold workouts for Drake Jackson, Gus Hartwig, Dwight McGlothern
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The Atlanta Falcons conducted workouts for linebacker Drake Jackson, center Gus Hartwig, and cornerback Dwight McGlothern on September 15, 2026. Jackson, who was a second-round pick for the 49ers, has had two seasons of experience before missing 2024 due to injury. Hartwig has not appeared in an NFL game, while McGlothern has played sparingly since signing with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent. The Falcons currently have one open roster spot and are expected to create another by placing defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand on injured reserve. Further roster news will be provided after head coach Kevin Stefanski's update on Wednesday morning.
- •Falcons worked out three players on September 15, 2026.
- •Drake Jackson was a second-round pick by the 49ers in 2022.
- •Gus Hartwig is a former undrafted center without NFL game appearances.
- •Dwight McGlothern is a 6-foot-2 defensive back with limited game time.
- •Another roster spot will open with Da'Shawn Hand's expected IR move.
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons work out former 49ers second-round pick, 2 other players
"Falcons work out former 2nd-round pick Drake Jackson, 2 other players
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