Trey Sermon joins Atlanta Falcons, his fifth NFL team in six seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:49 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Trey Sermon has signed with the Atlanta Falcons, marking his fifth team in six years. The former San Francisco 49ers third-round pick had limited success in his previous stops, including a brief stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season where he only participated in one offensive snap. Sermon recorded a career-high 167 rushing yards and one touchdown during his time with the 49ers. In Atlanta, he joins a backfield that includes former 49er Brian Robinson and draft pick Bijan Robinson. Sermon will compete for a spot on the 53-man roster amidst various running back options on the squad.
- •Sermon was the No. 88 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
- •He previously played for the 49ers, Eagles, Colts, and Steelers.
- •Sermon has 505 rushing yards and three touchdowns in his NFL career.
- •Atlanta's backfield features Bijan Robinson as the starter.
- •Sermon aims to secure a valuable role on special teams.
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Failed 49ers 3rd-round pick joins 5th NFL team in 6 seasons
"A former San Francisco 49ers third-round pick never caught on in San Francisco, and is now on his fifth team in six seasons.
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