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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Cleared to play against Bolts
Zach Harrison (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.Harrison suffered a knee injury in the second half of the Atlanta Falcons' Week 11 loss to the Broncos. Harrison took advantage of the additional rest courtesy of Atlanta's Week 12 bye, opening the week with consecutive limited practices before finishing strong with a full session Friday. Harrison has cracked 20 defensive snaps just once across 11 regular-season games, though he should see an increased snap count Sunday due to Ta'Quon Graham (pectoral) and Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle) both being on injured reserve.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Done early Sunday with knee injury
Zach Harrison (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Broncos.Harrison picked up a knee injury in the second half Sunday, bringing his day to a premature end. The defensive lineman recorded two tackles before exiting the game. With Atlanta off in Week 12, Harrison will have two weeks to be ready to go for Atlanta's matchup with the Chargers on Dec. 1.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Healthy off knee injury
Zach Harrison (knee) is participating in Atlanta Falcons camp this week, Sports Illustrated's Daniel Flick reports.Harrison was inactive for the Week 18 season finale last season with the knee issue, but he's over it now and is looking to build off a 2023 that saw him record 33 tackles (18 solo)l, including three sacks, as a reserve lineman. With Calais Campbell now with the Dolphins, it opens up a chance for Harrison to become a starter.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Makes impact as rookie
Zach Harrison (knee) finished 2023 with 33 tackles, 3.0 sacks and one pass defense in 16 appearances.A rookie third-round pick, Harrison immediately carved out a rotational role, but he didn't make an impact as a pass rusher until later in the season, recording 3.0 total sacks in Weeks 15 and 16. The youngster missed Week 18 due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 17. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but he returned and finished the Week 17 loss to the Bears and was a limited participant during Week 18 prep, suggesting the knee injury won't impact his offseason. Given the flashes he showed in 2023, Harrison could earn an increased workload in Year 2.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Missing Week 18
Zach Harrison (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.Harrison will miss the Atlanta Falcons' regular-season finale after sustaining a knee injury during the team's Week 17 loss to the Bears. Expect Albert Huggins to see increased opportunities on Atlanta's defensive line with Harrison missing Week 18.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Could play Week 18
Zach Harrison (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.The rookie out of Ohio State was able to return to the Falcons' Week 17 contest after exiting the game with a knee injury early on, and after a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a shot at suiting up Sunday. If Harrison is unable to go in Week 18, expect Albert Huggins to shoulder more work on Atlanta's defensive line.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Returns to Week 17 contest
Zach Harrison has returned to action against Chicago on Sunday after previously exiting with a knee issue, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Harrison exited the contest early in the second quarter and was originally deemed questionable to return. However, he's since been able to re-enter the matchup.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Exits with knee injury
Zach Harrison (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Chicago, Terrin Waack of the Atlanta Falcons' official site reports.Harrison recorded one tackle (one solo) before being forced out of Sunday's contest early in the second quarter. LaCale London will likely see an uptick in snaps as long as Harrison remains out.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Produces two sacks Sunday
Zach Harrison recorded three tackles (three solo), including two sacks, and a pass reflection in Atlanta's 29-10 win Sunday versus Indianapolis.Harrison had his best game of the season, as he managed to sack Gardner Minshew a career-best two times. Through 15 games played this season, the rookie third-round pick has racked up 29 tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and will look to add to his totals next week versus the Bears.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Heading to Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons selected Zach Harrison in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 75th overall.The Ohio State product gets to apprentice under veteran Calais Campbell on the edge in Atlanta. Harrison was a five-star recruit coming out of high school but didn't fully find his footing in Columbus until his junior season. He had 7.5 sacks over his final two seasons and added five forced fumbles in that span. A rangy prospect at 6-foot-5 with 36-inch arms, Harrison can use his long levers to move offensive linemen and can also knock down passes at the line. He will have a role early in his career with the Falcons.