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The Atlanta Falcons announced they have placed LB JD Bertrand on injured reserve. The Falcons signed LB Josh Woods from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / September 1

Falcons place JD Bertrand on Injured Reserve

The Falcons may have released an initial 53-man roster on Sunday, but there are a ton of moving pieces still coming together as they prepare for Week 1.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 31

Atlanta Falcons Lose Linebacker to IR, Promote Another from Practice Squad

The Atlanta Falcons are making another roster move following cutdown day, placing linebacker JD Bertrand on injured reserve, the team announced Monday.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 30

One Atlanta Falcons Veteran on the Chopping Block After the NFL Draft

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons have been busy over the last several weeks, adding players to an overhauled defense. Jeff Ulbrich’s unit will look

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 6

Reduced Role for Atlanta Falcons Linebacker JD Bertrand as Veteran Steps Up

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot has one of the more underrated signings for the 2025 NFL Free Agency class: Linebacker Divine Deablo on a 2-year, $14 million deal with $7.7 million guaranteed.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 27, 2025

Stats Reveal that Falcons Sophomore Linebacker Not Ready for Prime Time

Atlanta Falcons' second-year linebacker J.D. Bertrand was thrust into the starting role when Divine Deablo went down with a forearm fracture during a Week 7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 27, 2025

Stats Reveal that Falcons Sophomore Linebacker Not Ready for Action

Atlanta Falcons' second-year linebacker J.D. Bertrand was thrust into the starting role when Divine Deablo went down with a forearm fracture during a Week 7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 24, 2025

The Mentality That Could Help Falcons Defense Take Next Step

The Atlanta Falcons statistically have one of the best defenses in the NFL this season. They have the No.2 defense in the NFL in terms of total yards per game (265.2), No.1 defense in passing yards per game (141.2) and the No.8 defense in points allowed per game (20.0).

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 25, 2025

Falcons Linebacker JD Bertrand Facing Uncertain Future Ahead of Deadline

The Atlanta Falcons are staring down the roster deadline, and they have several difficult decisions looming. Terry Fontenot and this front office have already made one veteran cut that stood out when they announced Morgan Fox was waived on Saturday, but could another one of those be on the way?

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 28, 2025

'He Was Really Good': JD Bertrand's Rookie Year Has Falcons Optimistic

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- When Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss thinks about the qualities that make rookies immediately successful, he thinks about JD Bertrand.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 20, 2025

'It's Been Really Cool': 3 Falcons Volunteer at Arthur M. Blank Hospital

ATLANTA -- Three Atlanta Falcons players traded football for friendship Tuesday afternoon at the Arthur M. Blank Hospital in Atlanta. Falcons linebacker JD Bertrand, offensive lineman Matthew Cindric and receiver Jamal Agnew volunteered to visit nine patients of various ages at Blank's Chrildren's Healthcare of Atlanta location.

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Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / January 2, 2025

Falcons rookie report for Week 17: Top picks delivering

Ruke and Penix do good work, while Bertrand lands as a pass rusher. The Atlanta Falcons did not win on Sunday night, and inevitably many fans are already thinking about 2025.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 8, 2024

Falcons Rookie OUT vs. Saints, Star WR Questionable

The Atlanta Falcons have delivered their final injury report -- with game statuses -- before Sunday's road game against the New Orleans Saints. Atlanta will be without rookie linebacker JD Bertrand for the second consecutive week.

Atlanta Falcons News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 4, 2024

Former Notre Dame Linebacker Makes First NFL Start for Atlanta Falcons

Former Notre Dame linebacker JD Bertrand was a fifth round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in this past spring's NFL draft and has impressed enough to climb up the depth chart.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 3, 2024

Falcons 'Really Confident' in Rookie LB Before First Start vs. Bucs on TNF

When the Atlanta Falcons' defense takes the field Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, rookie linebacker JD Bertrand is expected to be in the middle of it.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / October 1, 2024

Falcons rookie report: Week 4 is quiet with an unfortunate twist

We may see more of this rookie class soon, but we’re also down a man. We may be on the cusp of seeing more of this rookie class. JD Bertrand may have to be an injury fill-in for Troy Andersen on Thursday night, while the defensive line’s inadequate play to this point might open opportunities for Ruke Orhorhoro and Brandon Dorlus.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 25, 2024

Atlanta Falcons Rookie Class Has Been NFL's Least Productive

When Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker J.D. Bertrand played his one and only defensive snap of Sunday night's 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the moment marked more than just Bertrand's first professional action beyond special teams.

Atlanta Falcons News / Sporting News / September 16, 2024

Falcons officially announce inactives, Casey Washington, JD Bertrand lone active rookies against Eagles

The Atlanta Falcons officially announce inactives against the Philadelphia Eagles, including leaving receiver Casey Washington and JD Bertrand as the lone active rookies.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 7, 2024

NFL Training Camp Status For Notre Dame Players in the NFC South

The NFC South is full of former Notre Dame players, but how many of them will actually stick? How are all of them doing in training camps and how do things look getting closer and closer to the NFL season?

JD Bertrand rookie contract details with Atlanta Falcons revealed after NFL Draft

Following JD Bertrand‘s No. 143 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, his rookie contract numbers have been revealed. According to Spotrac, the former Fighting Irish star will sign a four-year rookie deal worth approximately $4.369 million.