Da'Shawn Hand: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Report: Falcons DL Da'Shawn Hand believed to have torn quad

Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand could miss the rest of the season with a torn quad, NFL Network reported Monday. The 30-year-old veteran is receiving multiple opinions before finalizing a diagnosis and determining whether surgery is warranted, per the report.

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Biggest Surprise from Atlanta Falcons OTAs and Minicamp

The Atlanta Falcons had several key roles to fill during the offseason after free agent losses claimed linebacker Kaden Elliss and defensive tackle David Onyemata.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 10

Is Atlanta Falcons Defensive Line Undersized? DL Coach Nate Ollie Weighs In

The Atlanta Falcons were susceptible to the run in 2025, despite a defense that was overall markedly improved from the previous season. They were 24th in yards against last season and 27th in EPA, a metric that gauges effectiveness regardless of situation.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 17

2026 NFL Draft trades we want to see: Chiefs jump into top five, A.J. Brown finds a new home

The 2026 NFL Draft is a week away, and a fascinating subplot is often the wheeling and dealing that goes on behind the scenes.

First-round NFL mock draft: Fernando Mendoza goes No. 1, then who?

Could Chiefs pull a surprise in Round 1 of NFL Draft?

These three teams should trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft

Ty Simpson finally getting good news about first round of 2026 NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Simpson to one team

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'NFL yards-from-scrimmage leaders' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / March 22

Three Unsigned Free Agents Who Could Start for Atlanta Falcons This Season

While the Atlanta Falcons have already addressed several positional needs in free agency, adding players like defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, and kicker Nick Folk, the work isn't done just yet.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / March 15

Chargers Lost Free Agent Despite Affordable Contract With Falcons

The Los Angeles Chargers unfortunately lost their big free agent in Odafe Oweh. Oweh, who was acquired in October from the Baltimore Ravens, departed for the Washington Commanders on a four-year, $100 million deal.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 25

3-Round Chargers Mock Draft: Nearly 1000LBs of Reinforcements Heading to Los Angeles

Every NFL fan's favorite thing to do during the off-season is to fantasize about how their team will improve the roster ahead of the upcoming season. This comes in many forms, but the most popular being the mock drafts.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / December 4

Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) limited in practice

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was a limited practice participant on Thursday, three days after undergoing left hand surgery. The team termed Herbert as day-to-day after the surgery, but he is counting on playing in Monday night's home game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Talk / November 5

Chargers place Joe Alt on IR, open Da'Shawn Hand's practice window

The Chargers placed left tackle Joe Alt on injured reserve Wednesday, according to the NFL's personnel wire. Alt has a high right ankle injury that will require surgery.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 11

Chargers reaching unprecedented territory with rapidly growing IR list

As part of their Week 6 roster moves for Sunday's game vs. the Dolphins, the Chargers placed DT Da'Shawn Hand on IR. He left last week's loss vs. the Commanders with a groin injury and did not return.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Sporting News / October 11

Los Angeles Chargers' defensive lineman is the latest to be placed on IR for the team

The Los Angeles Chargers have placed defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand on injured reserve.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 19, 2025

Promising Chargers UDFA dealt crushing blow to roster hopes in ironic twist

The preseason is the perfect time for fans to latch onto players they otherwise never would have known about. LA Chargers linebacker Marlowe Wax is the prime example of that, as he went from an unknown UDFA signing for the Bolts to someone fans want to see make the 53-man roster.