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Falcons Put Samson Ebukam on Injured Reserve, Open Yasir Abdullah’s Return Window
The Atlanta Falcons placed edge defender Samson Ebukam on injured reserve after a hamstring injury.
Ebukam has started three games this season and recorded 2.5 sacks and nine quarterback hits.
The move adds to Atlanta’s shortage of edge rushers: Jalon Walker is out for the season with an ACL injury, while James Pearce Jr. is nearing the end of an eight-game suspension.
The Falcons have opened Yasir Abdullah’s return-to-practice window after placing him on injured reserve last month.
Abdullah played 31% of the team’s defensive snaps before his injury, and the window is a step toward a possible return.
The team has six injured-reserve activations left this season, and it also signed defensive end Drake Jackson to its practice squad.
The Atlanta Falcons placed edge defender Samson Ebukam on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
The move pauses Ebukam’s 10th NFL season.
The Falcons opened Yasir Abdullah’s return window, making him eligible to practice.
Ebukam has started three games this season and recorded 2.5 sacks and nine quarterback hits.
The Falcons have six injured-reserve activations remaining this season.
- Who
- The Atlanta Falcons, Samson Ebukam and Yasir Abdullah.
- What
- The Falcons placed Ebukam on injured reserve and opened Abdullah’s return window.
- When
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Atlanta’s team roster.
- Why
- Ebukam has a hamstring injury. Abdullah’s return window allows him to practice as he works toward a return.
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The Falcons placed Abdullah on injured reserve.
The Falcons placed Ebukam on injured reserve.
A report said Abdullah was in the team’s injured-reserve return window.
- Samson Ebukam
- 2.5 sacks and nine quarterback hits this season
- Yasir Abdullah
- Opened his injured-reserve return window
- Ebukam’s injury
- Hamstring
- Falcons’ remaining IR activations
- Six
- Ebukam’s contract
- One year, $2.77 million
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The Falcons have put Samson Ebukam on IR.