NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Falcons DL Da’Shawn Hand is believed to have suffered a torn quad in Week 1’s loss to the Steelers.

14 September 2026

Hand exited in the second quarter of Sunday’s game and was initially believed to have suffered a knee injury. Hand is reportedly seeking multiple opinions on his injury, but if he did suffer a torn quad, the 30-year-old lineman would be facing season-ending surgery. Hand signed a one-year contract with the Falcons this offseason after totaling 29 tackles, five TFLs, and 1.5 sacks with the Chargers last season.