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Falcons place Da'Shawn Hand on IR, promote Nick Muse to active roster

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Falcons place Da'Shawn Hand on IR, promote Nick Muse to active roster

Summary

The Atlanta Falcons placed defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand on injured reserve after he sustained a season-ending quad injury during the season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In a corresponding move, the Falcons promoted tight end Nick Muse to the 53-man roster. The team also added defensive end Drake Jackson and running back Khalil Herbert to their practice squad. Hand's absence will be substantial; he was expected to play a key role in the defensive line. Muse earned his promotion due to his performance on special teams and as a blocker in previous games.

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Status Watch

•Hand's quad injury occurred during the season opener.
•Muse joins the active roster after contributions on special teams.
•Jackson and Herbert have been signed to the practice squad.
•The Falcons face the Carolina Panthers in their next game.
•Hand is not expected to return this season.

Latest Updates

3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons put Da’Shawn Hand on IR, promote TE Nick Muse to active roster
3:51 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons make roster changes, sign former Bears RB to practice squad
3:47 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons sign TE Nick Muse to 53-man roster, put DL Da'Shawn Hand on IR

What they're saying

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Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand suffered a season-ending quad injury in the season opener and the Falcons moved him off the active roster on Wednesday.
— Yahoo Sports