Falcons lose edge rusher Da'Shawn Hand for the season due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Da'Shawn Hand will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing surgery for a quad injury. The team confirmed the injury following Sunday's practice. Hand joins fellow pass rushers Jalon Walker, who tore his ACL, and James Pearce Jr., who is suspended for eight games, on the sidelines. The Falcons, already dealing with a string of injuries in their defensive line, will now have to adapt as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers.
- •Jalon Walker is out for the season with a torn ACL.
- •James Pearce Jr. suspended for eight games.
- •Hand has made $9 million in his career.
- •The Falcons face the Carolina Panthers next.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons' $9M versatile pass rusher suffers season-ending injury, extending never ending nightmare
"Injuries have already plagued the Atlanta Falcons season. It looks like the injury bug is in full effect as a crucial player will miss the entire season
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