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Nick Muse signs with Falcons after brief stint with Lions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:46 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Nick Muse signs with Falcons after brief stint with Lions

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Nick Muse, the former Minnesota Vikings tight end, has signed with the Atlanta Falcons after being waived by the Detroit Lions on August 9. Muse, who was drafted by the Vikings in 2022, has had a career marked by multiple team transitions, spending time with several franchises including the Jets and Rams. He only has one career reception for 22 yards and is expected to serve as depth behind starters Kyle Pitts and Austin Hooper. The Falcons are set to visit the Vikings in Week 12, which will mark Muse's first chance to face his former team.

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•Muse has played with multiple NFL teams, including the Vikings and Lions.
•He signed with the Falcons after being waived on August 9.
•Muse has a single career reception for 22 yards.
•Atlanta's upcoming schedule includes a game against the Vikings in Week 12.
•The Falcons finished last season with an 8-9 record.

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6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Former Vikings Tight End Finds New Home With NFC Also-Ran

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He could return to Minnesota this coming season. The post Former Vikings Tight End Finds New Home With NFC Also-Ran appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 6:46 PM
Former Vikings Tight End Finds New Home With NFC Also-Ran
He could return to Minnesota this coming season. The post Former Vikings Tight End Finds New Home With NFC Also-Ran appeared first on HEAVY.

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