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Falcons' Za'Darius Smith selects No. 91 for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:04 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Falcons' Za'Darius Smith selects No. 91 for 2026 season
Summary

The Atlanta Falcons announced that newly signed edge rusher Za'Darius Smith will wear No. 91 this season. This decision comes as Smith, a three-time Pro Bowler, returns after coming out of retirement. He will not participate in the Falcons' joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday. The Falcons also assigned Beaux Collins the No. 88 jersey. The team is preparing for the joint practice scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.

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  • •Za'Darius Smith signs with the Atlanta Falcons
  • •Smith will wear jersey No. 91 this season
  • •He is returning after coming out of retirement
  • •Smith will miss the joint practice with the Colts
  • •Beaux Collins is assigned No. 88
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  • 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons EDGE Za'Darius Smith picks new uniform number
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Falcons' new EDGE Za'Darius Smith to wear No. 91 for Atlanta

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