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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

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

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.

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

How many of the offensive skill-position players to be named a Pro Bowler for the 2025-26 season (including the players replaced AND their alternates) can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 24

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).

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Atlanta Falcons News / Sporting News / October 19

Why Falcons' 40 JD Bertrand's helmet looks different than his Atlanta teammates

There's a very good reason for this.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 25

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?

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 28

'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

'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.

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.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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.

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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.

Final seven-round NFL mock draft: Eagles land two more Georgia Bulldogs

The Philadelphia Eagles love their Georgia Bulldogs, so in this final 2024 NFL mock draft, we have two more of them heading to Philly. Yes, I know the

NFL News / LAFB Network / April 4, 2024

Los Angeles Chargers Draft: Top 5 Linebacker Targets

In his time with the San Francisco 49ers, Jim Harbaugh had a dynamic duo of middle linebackers, NaVorro Bowman and Hall of Famer, Patrick Willis. With the Los Angeles Chargers that is far from the case.

Raiders Draft Prospect: LB JD Bertrand, Notre Dame

The Las Vegas Raiders made strides during the 2023 season when Antonio Pierce took over as interim head coach. The Raiders played like one of the best defensive teams in the league in Pierce’s interim tenure.

College Football News / Bleacher Report / March 13, 2024

JD Bertrand NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Notre Dame LB

HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 235 HAND: 9¾" ARM: 30⅝" WINGSPAN: 74⅞" 40-YARD DASH: N/A 3-CONE: N/A SHUTTLE: N/A VERTICAL: N/A BROAD: N/A POSITIVES — Team captain who…

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 29, 2024

Notre Dame LB JD Bertrand Looks To Continue Momentum At 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

The mainstay in the middle of the Notre Dame defense over the last couple of seasons, Irish linebacker JD Bertrand was one of the more underrated defenders in all of college football during his time.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / One Foot Down / January 24, 2024

JD Bertrand, Championing Uplifting Athletes & Preparing for the NFL Draft

OFD talks with Bertrand on his work with Uplifting Athletes and his preparations for the NFL Draft It is no secret that JD Bertrand has been a leader on and off the field for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team over the last 5 seasons.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / January 11, 2024

Sam Hartman, JD Bertrand to Play in Reese’s Senior Bowl

Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman accepted an invitation to the Reese’s Senior Bowl, which takes place on Feb. 3 in Mobile, Ala. Leading NFL prospects participate in the annual game, which culminates in a week of workouts in front of scouts and coaches from all 32 NFL teams.