Chris Blair Injury News & Updates
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Staying in ATL on practice squad
The Falcons signed Blair to the practice squad Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blair had an impressive training camp and finished the preseason with 12 catches (on 18 targets) for 197 yards and two touchdowns in three games. He wasn't able to crack the Falcons' 53-man roster, but he will stick around on the practice squad and could be elevated if Atlanta needs depth at wide receiver on game day. Blair has appeared in five regular-season games since joining the NFL in 2020 as an undrafted rookie.
Aug 26, 2025
Fails to make Falcons' 53-man squad
The Falcons waived Blair on Tuesday, Terrin Waack, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blair spent most of the 2024 season on the Falcons' practice squad before being signed to the active roster in December, and he entered training camp competing for a depth spot at wide receiver. He ended up leading all receivers in receiving yards (197) and touchdowns (two) on 12 catches (18 targets). Blair won't be on the Falcons' initial 53-man roster despite a strong preseason, but he should garner interest on the waiver wire from a team looking to bolster its depth at wide receiver. Blair would be a candidate to return to the Falcons' practice squad if he were to clear waivers.
Aug 17, 2025
Catches another TD
Blair caught three of five passes for 78 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Through two preseason games, Blair has been a standout, securing six of nine targets for 132 yards and two scores. Despite the strong performances, Blair, along with Dylan Drummond and David Sills, isn't projected to make the initial 53-man roster, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site. However, if that's the case, they'd all be candidates to join Atlanta's practice squad.
Aug 12, 2025
Catches TD in preseason opener
Blair caught three of four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 17-10 preseason loss to the Lions.
ANALYSIS
The undrafted wideout from Alcorn State has made five regular-season appearances with the Falcons over the last two seasons, securing only one of two targets for 17 yards. Like Dylan Drummond, Blair's familiarity with the organization and strong impression in the preseason opener help his chances of making the team. However, there's still stiff competition for roster spots behind Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge. Given Jamal Agnew's return abilities, he'll likely take the fifth spot, leaving Blair to compete with Casey Washington, DJ Chark, David Sills and Drummond for potentially only one spot.
Dec 21, 2024
Signed to 53-man roster
The Falcons signed Blair off their practice squad Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Blair played six special teams snaps for Atlanta back in Week 1 but has played zero downs since. He was out of elevations, so the Falcons needed to sign him to the 53-man roster if they were going to have him for Week 16. Blair could get some playing time if KhaDarel Hodge (ribs) needs to miss Sunday's game.
Dec 9, 2024
Reverts to practice squad
Blair reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
For the second time this season, Blair was elevated from the practice squad only to not play a single snap. He's been elevated for three games this season, which is the maximum amount a team is allowed to do. Atlanta would have to sign Blair to the active roster in order to have him available on game day.
Dec 7, 2024
Elevated for Week 14
The Falcons elevated Blair from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Blair will provide the Falcons with depth at wide receiver due to rookie sixth-rounder Casey Washington (concussion) being ruled out for Sunday's game against Minnesota. Blair was last elevated from the practice squad for Week 10 against the Saints, though he ended up not playing.
Nov 11, 2024
Reverts to practice squad
Blair reverted to Atlanta's practice squad Monday.
ANALYSIS
Blair was elevated ahead of Sunday's loss to the Saints but ended up not playing. He was likely activated to provide insurance at receiver in case Drake London was limited due to a hip injury, however London ended up being fully healthy.
Nov 9, 2024
Elevated from practice squad
Blair was elevated from the Falcons' practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
It's the second time Blair has been elevated to the active roster this season. He played in Week 1 against the Steelers, during which he logged six snaps on special teams and did not record a stat. Blair will likely reprise that role Sunday against the Saints and is unlikely to see snaps on offense.
Sep 9, 2024
Returns to practice squad
Blair reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Blair was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers, failing to produce any stats while playing six snaps with the special-teams unit. The wide receiver can be elevated two more times before the team would have to officially add him to the 53-man roster.
Sep 7, 2024
Elevated to active roster
Blair was elevated to the active roster for the Falcons' regular-season opener against the Steelers on Sunday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blair played in all three exhibition games for the Falcons, and he finished fourth in the league with 154 yards on eight catches during the preseason. He appeared in one game for Atlanta in 2023, playing in 19 snaps (nine on offense, 10 on special teams) without registering a catch in Week 12 against New Orleans.
Aug 29, 2024
Sticking in Atlanta
Blair signed with the Falcons' practice squad on Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blair appeared in one game with Atlanta last season, after joining the team in September of 2023, spending most of the time afterward on their practice squad. He'll now have a similar role once again in 2024 and will work to get a chance to be active on gameday this season.
Aug 28, 2024
Waived by Atlanta
The Falcons waived Blair on Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blair wasn't able to secure a spot on Atalanta's final roster despite a strong showing in the preseason. The 26-year-old will now look for another opportunity elsewhere.
Aug 17, 2024
Leads team in receiving
Blair caught four of five targets for 91 yards in Saturday's 13-12 preseason loss to Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
Blair had more than three-fourths of Atlanta's receiving yards in the first half and then added a 27-yard catch in the third quarter before calling it a day. He's a 2021 UDFA with one regular-season NFL appearance to his name, but Blair's total of 136 yards through two preseason games gives him a decent case for a backup job on a team with shaky WR depth behind starters Drake London and Darnell Mooney.
Jan 8, 2024
Gets reserve/future deal from ATL
The Falcons signed Blair to a reserve/future contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Blair spent much of his first two professional seasons in the Packers organization before joining Atlanta in 2023. He was elevated from the team's practice squad for Week 12 against New Orleans and saw his first NFL action, logging nine snaps on offense and 10 on special teams without recording any stats. Blair will be able to compete for a roster spot during training camp this summer.
Nov 27, 2023
Reverts to practice squad
Blair reverted to Atlanta's practice squad Monday.
ANALYSIS
Blair saw playing time on both offense and special teams during Atlanta's win over the Saints but failed to record any stats. The 25-year-old will now wait for another opportunity to be called up for action.
Nov 25, 2023
Promoted from practice squad
The Falcons elevated Blair to the active roster Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The move corresponds with Mack Hollins (ankle) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints. Blair joined the Falcons' practice squad on Sept. 27 after being cut from the team with an injury settlement on Aug. 14.
Sep 27, 2023
Headed to Atlanta
The Falcons signed Blair to their practice squad Wednesday, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blair had a tryout with Atlanta on Tuesday and impressed enough to earn himself a spot on the practice squad. With Penny Heart (concussion) on injured reserve and Josh Ali (ankle) questionable, Blair could have an opportunity to be called up for action against the Jaguars on Sunday'.
Sep 26, 2023
Tries out with Atlanta
The Falcons worked out Blair on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Atlanta parted ways with Blair back during preseason, but there now appears to be a chance he could make his way back into the fold. The Falcons are quite thin at wide receiver, so it makes sense that they would try to add depth at the position.
Aug 14, 2023
Waived off IR
Blair (undisclosed) and the Falcons have come to terms on an injury settlement.
ANALYSIS
Blair had been on Atlanta's injured reserve since Aug. 4 due to an undisclosed injury. He will now be free to look for a new landing spot once his health allows it. The 25-year-old is coming off a breakout season with the XFL's D.C. Defenders this spring and is looking to capitalize off that momentum.
Aug 4, 2023
Reverts to injured reserve
Blair (undisclosed) reverted to the Falcons' injured reserve Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Blair was waived with an undisclosed injury designation Thursday, but he went unclaimed and thus reverted to Atlanta's IR. The undrafted wideout will now be forced to miss the entire 2023 campaign, barring an injury settlement. Blair has yet to make his NFL regular-season debut, but he enjoyed a breakout season with the XFL's D.C. Defenders this spring.
Aug 3, 2023
Gets cut loose
Blair (undisclosed) was waived by the Falcons with an injury designation Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Blair linked up with Atlanta in June after a successful tryout during minicamp. The 25-year-old previously spent time with the Packers, but he wasn't able to make his way onto their 53-man roster. Assuming he is able to clear waivers, Blair will revert to injured reserve and be forced to miss the 2023 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.
Jun 16, 2023
Signed by Atlanta
The Falcons signed Blair on Friday, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Blair was one of three players signed following a tryout during the Falcons' recent minicamp. The 24-year-old wideout spent the 2021 season on the Packers' practice squad and signed a reserve/future deal in January of 2022 but hasn't been with an NFL organization since. Blair has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game.
May 12, 2022
Waived by Packers
Blair was waived by the Packers on Thursday, Zach Kruse of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Blair spent the 2021 season on the Packers' practice squad, and he returned to the team on a reserve/future contract in January. The 23-year-old went undrafted last year and hasn't yet made his regular-season debut in the NFL.
Jan 25, 2022
Returning to Packers for 2022
The Packers signed Blair to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The wide receiver spent the 2021 campaign as a member of the Packers' practice squad and he will now return to the organization for the 2022 season. Blair has yet to make his NFL debut after going undrafted in 2020.
Jan 10, 2022
Cut Monday
Blair was cut from the Packers' practice squad Monday.
ANALYSIS
Blair spent the season on the Packers' practice squad but never made the active roster. In a corresponding move, fellow practice squad wideout David Moore was restored from the COVID-19 list.
Aug 25, 2021
Parts ways with Green Bay
Blair was waived by the Packers on Wednesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
ANALYSIS
Blair signed a reserve/future contract with Green Bay in January but was unable to earn a spot on the season-opening roster. The 2020 UDFA out of Alcorn State has yet to make his NFL debut.
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