Falcons sign edge rusher Cameron Sample for defensive depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to sign defensive end Cameron Sample to bolster their defensive line. Sample, 26, was previously with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he played 61 games over five seasons and recorded 2.0 sacks last year. He missed the entirety of 2024 due to a torn Achilles. The Falcons are looking to enhance their roster ahead of the upcoming season following Sample's release from the San Francisco 49ers last week.
- •Cameron Sample previously played for the Bengals and 49ers.
- •He suffered a torn Achilles in 2024, missing the entire season.
- •In 2025, Sample achieved 2.0 sacks in 14 games.
- •The Falcons seek to improve their defensive depth with this addition.
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Falcons agree to sign DE Cameron Sample
"The Falcons are bringing in some depth along their defensive line.
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