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FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have designated safety DeMarcco Hellams to return from the injured reserve, according to an official announcement

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 6

Falcons Add Wide Receiver After Loss of DeMarcco Hellams to IR

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons are readying for their Week 14 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Ahead of this matchup, they made a flurry of roster moves that will have a lasting impact on the season. First of all, the Falcons placed safety DeMarcco Hellams on injured reserve.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 6

Falcons Signed WR Deven Thompkins, Placed S DeMarcco Hellams On IR

The Falcons announced on Saturday that they have signed WR Deven Thompkins in place of S DeMarcco Hellams, who is being placed on injured reserve. Hellams, 25, was a seventh-round pick out of Alabama by the Falcons back in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Sporting News / September 10, 2025

Falcons receive promising injury news for Drake London, Darnell Mooney, DeMarcco Hellams

The Falcons are trying their best to get back healthy. After Drake London exited and Darnell Mooney and Demarcco Hellams didn't play, they received good updates on Wednesday.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 11, 2025

Falcons' DeMarcco Hellams Fires Warning to NFL After Big Hit in Preseason Return

Atlanta Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams was back on the field for a game Friday for the first time in nearly a year. From a physicality standpoint, it didn't take very long for Hellams to make his presence felt.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 9, 2025

DeMarcco ‘Bamm-Bamm’ Hellams Brings the Hits in Falcons’ Preseason Opener

ATLANTA, Ga – DeMarcco Hellams stole headlines in the first half of the Atlanta Falcons’ first preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Friday night. “Bamm-Baam,” as he’s affectionately known by his teammates, played up to his reputation with several powerful hits, including this one on wide receiver Craig Reynolds.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 30, 2025

Atlanta Falcons Defender Flying Under the Radar at Training Camp

The Atlanta Falcons selected safety DeMarcco Hellams in the 7th round of the 2023 NFL draft. He showed flashes as a rookie, starting four games and garnering 40 tackles.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 23, 2025

Watch Atlanta Falcons Players Arriving for Training Camp

Football is back – well, sort of. The long offseason is finally coming to an end as Atlanta Falcons training camp is set to get underway on Thursday, but Wednesday morning marked the triumphant return of players to Flowery Branch. All eyes were on Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 21, 2025

Atlanta Falcons Hoping for Injury Boost from 2-Young Defenders

Atlanta Falcons beat writer Will McFadden makes the case that edge rusher Bralen Trice and safety DeMarcco Hellams will make a significant impact on the team's 2025 season.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / February 13, 2025

Which injured Falcons could be difference makers in 2025?

Getting back DeMarcco Hellams could be a difference maker for the Falcons. The Atlanta Falcons were reasonably healthy in 2024, but like all teams, they lost impactful players along the way.

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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.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 25, 2024

Critical piece of Falcons defense could return soon

The Falcons defense has a plethora of players hoping to return to action following the team’s bye week, one of them being second-year safety DeMarcco Hellams, who has yet to appear in a game this season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 15, 2024

Injured Falcons DB Still 'Weeks Away' from IR Return

When Atlanta Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams sustained an ankle injury on the second play of the preseason opener, Micah Abernathy took over his spot on the team's depth chart.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 28, 2024

Falcons See Positive Injury Development for Ex Starting DB Amid Roster Cuts

When Atlanta Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams was carted off the field in the team's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 9, most minds naturally went to the worst case scenario.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / August 27, 2024

Falcons place S DeMarcco Hellams on short-term injured reserve

The young safety should be back at some point in the 2024 season. The good news: DeMarcco Hellams may well not be lost for the season. The bad news: The Atlanta Falcons are still going to be without the talented young safety for some time.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / August 15, 2024

Falcons land safety Justin Simmons

Atlanta announces its intent to wreak havoc by adding two impact defenders in one week. Idle daydreams can become reality, after all. While we repeatedly

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 13, 2024

Falcons can Transform Secondary with One Phone Call

The Atlanta Falcons must address the safety position after DeMarcco Hellams is set to miss ‘significant time’ due to an injury in the team’s first preseason outing against the Miami Dolphins this past Saturday.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / August 12, 2024

Falcons S Hellams to miss ‘significant time’; Simmons to visit

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly hosting free agent safety Justin Simmons amid the update that second-year safety Demarcco Hellams is going to miss "significant time" with an ankle injury sustained over the weekend.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / August 12, 2024