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Falcons' Michael Penix: Out for preseason opener, still no 11-on-11s
Penix (knee) still hasn't been cleared for 11-on-11s and won't be available for Friday's preseason opener against Denver, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Limited to 7-on-7s at training camp, Penix may or may not play this preseason, but he at least figures to increase his practice involvement soon. Tua Tagovailoa will start Friday's exhibition and remain a strong favorite for the Week 1 nod, but Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski reiterated Wednesday that he isn't ready to name his Week 1 starter yet.
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Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa: Starting preseason opener
Tagovailoa will start Friday's preseason opener against Denver, but coach Kevin Stefanski isn't ready to name his Week 1 starter, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Stefanski said Wednesday that the starters will stay in Friday's game for about 10 snaps or one series. For now, Tagovailoa is the starter by default with Michael Penix (knee) not yet cleared for contact or full-team drills. Stefanski is leaving the door open for Penix to earn the starting job, but that seems more likely to happen in-season than ahead of Week 1.
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Falcons' Jack Nelson: Reverts to IR
Nelson (undisclosed) reverted to the Falcons' injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Nelson was waived with an injury designation Monday, and he's since been moved to injured reserve after not being picked up by another team. He'll be required to sit for the entire 2026 season unless an injury settlement is reached with Atlanta.
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Falcons' Nick Muse: Catches on with Atlanta
The Falcons signed Muse to a contract Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Muse will join the Falcons two days after being released from the Lions' 90-man roster. The 2022 seventh-rounder will join the Falcons for training camp and have the opportunity to audition for a spot on the 53-man roster or practice squad for the start of the 2026 season. Muse last saw regular-season action in 2024 with the Vikings, when he totalled 64 snaps (17 on offense, 47 on special teams) across four games.
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Falcons' Jawaan Taylor: Activated off active/PUP list
The Falcons activated Taylor (elbow) off the active/PUP list Monday, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site report.
Taylor has spent training camp on the active/PUP list due to an elbow injury he suffered on Thanksgiving Day against the Cowboys while with the Chiefs. Taylor is back as a full participant in practice and is expected to start at right tackle for the Falcons in 2026.
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Falcons' Michael Penix: Still working in 7-on-7 drills
Penix (knee) had some nice plays during 7-on-7 drills at Monday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
After suffering a partially torn ACL in his left knee Week 11 of last season, Penix required a full reconstruction to repair the damage. In the offseason, the Falcons signed Tua Tagovailoa to provide competition in the QB room. Penix has yet to progress beyond 7-on-7s, but among his throws Monday was a 25-yarder to TE Kyle Pitts down the right sideline that he fit into a tight window. Per Josh Kendall of The Athletic, coach Kevin Stefanski expects to announce by Wednesday who among Atlanta's quarterbacks -- also, Cooper Rush and Jack Strand -- will play in Friday's preseason game against the Broncos, but considering where Penix stands at the moment, he'll likely be in street clothes for that contest.
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Falcons' Trey Sermon: Bound for Atlanta
The Falcons signed Sermon on Monday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Sermon spent the 2025 campaign bouncing between Pittsburgh's practice squad and active roster, but he's now getting another opportunity with a new team. He'll be competing with the likes of Nathan Carter and rookie undrafted free agent Cash Jones for a depth role in Atlanta's backfield in 2026.
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Falcons' Cameron Sample: Signs with Atlanta
The Falcons signed Sample (knee) on Monday, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site report.
Sample was waived by the 49ers on Wednesday with a knee issue. The signing means the linebacker passed his physical and should be good to go for the preseason. Sample should slot in as a third-string option at outside linebacker, right on the edge of a potential 53-man roster spot.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Progressing through rehab
Bates (back) continued to work with the training staff Monday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bates suffered a minor back issue at some point in training camp and has been practicing in a limited capacity. The safety has been gradually working his way up to full participation and should be back soon. As Bates continues his recovery, other defensive backs such as Jammie Robinson have seen more snaps with the first-team defense.
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Falcons' Divine Deablo: Held out of practice
Deablo (ankle) won't practice Monday, but head coach Kevin Stefanski says the veteran linebacker will return to the field soon, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports
Deablo left practice Saturday with an ankle injury, but Stefanski indicated little concern about his availability going forward, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site. The 27-year-old was given the green dot this offseason, setting him up for more responsibility on Atlanta's defense. Deablo played his first season with the Falcons in 2025 after spending his first four in Las Vegas, and he totaled 73 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, as well as seven pass deflections over 13 regular-season games.
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Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa: No timetable to name starter
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that the Falcons don't have a timeline to name a starting quarterback for the team's Week 1 game at Pittsburgh, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Tagovailoa seemingly is the leader in the clubhouse to land the gig for the season opener over Michael Penix, who has yet to join in on team drills in training camp due to his ongoing recovery from the torn ACL that ended his season Week 11 last year. While Stefanski wouldn't commit to a Week 1 starter, he added that he'll make a decision on whether or not Tagovailoa will play in Friday's preseason opener against the Broncos by Wednesday.
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Falcons' Jawaan Taylor: Participating in walkthroughs
Taylor (elbow) is still on the Falcons' active/PUP list but has participated in walkthroughs with the team during training camp, D. Orlando Ledbetter of BowTieSports reports.
Taylor opened training camp on the PUP list while recovering from elbow and triceps injuries that caused him to miss the final five games of the regular season as a member of the Chiefs. It's unclear whether he'll be available for the Falcons' preseason opener against the Broncos on Friday, Aug. 14.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Activated from NFI list
The Falcons activated Harrison (undisclosed) from the active/non-football injury list Friday, William McFadden of the team's official site reports.
The move comes after Harrison passed his physical Friday, putting him on track to participate in Saturday's training camp practice. The 2023 third-rounder was limited to seven regular-season games last year due to a knee injury and ended the 2025 campaign on injured reserve. Harrison is expected to start opposite Brandon Dorlus at defensive end, with Chris Williams and LaCale London working in rotation.
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Falcons' Kristian Wilkerson: Headed to Atlanta
The Falcons signed Wilkerson on Friday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Wilkerson did not play last regular season after missing the cut for the Bills' 53-man roster, but he's now getting another chance with a new squad. Behind Drake London, Atlanta has one of the thinnest receiving corps in the league going into 2026.
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Falcons' Jessie Bates: Tending to minor back issue
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Bates is nursing a "minor" back injury, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Bates could be held out of some drills during training camp, but it doesn't seem like it will affect his availability for Week 1 of the regular season. He figures to occupy one of Atlanta's starting safety spots when healthy in 2026.
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Falcons' Jalon Walker: Moves to injured reserve
The Falcons officially placed Walker (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Walker was carted off the field at the end of Tuesday's practice, and he was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee a day later, thereby putting an end to his second campaign. He made an impact as a 2025 first-round pick last year, totaling 36 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one pass defense in 15 regular-season games. The likes of Cameron Thomas, Samson Ebukam and Azeez Ojulari are poised for more pass-rush reps alongside starter James Pearce this season.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Rushing | Passing | Overall | |
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| Off. |
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0.0 (1st) |
| Def. |
- (1st) |
- (1st) |
0.0 (1st) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| J. Bates III FS Jessie Bates III FS | Back |
| X. Watts SAF Xavier Watts SAF | Undisclosed |
| J. Walker LB Jalon Walker LB | Knee - ACL |
| T. Tagovailoa QB Tua Tagovailoa QB | Back |
| M. Penix Jr. QB Michael Penix Jr. QB | Knee - ACL |