Ta'Quon Graham Injury News & Updates
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Signs with Philly
The Eagles signed Graham to the practice squad Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Graham appeared in two games for the Falcons earlier this season but was cut by Atlanta earlier this week. A fifth-round pick in 2021, Graham has made 51 career regular-season appearances across five seasons, logging 88 tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble. He'll provide organizational depth for Philly.
Nov 5, 2025
Let go by Atlanta
Graham was released by the Falcons on Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The Texas product appeared in just two games for the Falcons this season prior to his release, recording four total tackles across 56 defensive snaps. In a corresponding move, Atlanta signed kicker Zane Gonzalez to its active roster Wednesday.
Oct 21, 2025
Gets four tackles in 2025 debut
Graham recorded four tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 20-10 loss at San Francisco.
ANALYSIS
Finally back in playing shape off of a calf injury that landed him on injured reserve prior to Week 1, Graham was given a notable role on the defensive line right off the bat Sunday, playing 29 of the Falcons' 66 defensive snaps. He'll be trying to earn an even more favorable snap share in a Week 8 matchup versus the Dolphins.
Oct 19, 2025
Cleared to play Week 7
Graham (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham was activated from injured reserve Saturday after a full week of practice, and the fifth-year defensive end has been cleared to make his regular-season debut Sunday. Graham should work in a rotational role with Brandon Dorlus in Week 7.
Oct 18, 2025
Reinstated from IR
The Falcons reinstated Graham (calf) from injured reserve Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham was a full participant in practice all week, and while he's still listed as questionable, the 2021 fifth-rounder appears to be on track to make his 2025 regular-season debut against the 49ers on Sunday. He appeared in 10 regular-season games for the Falcons in 2024 and logged 12 tackles (six solo).
Oct 15, 2025
Estimated as full participant
Graham (calf) was estimated to be a full participant in practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The Falcons didn't actually take the field Wednesday, but Graham continues to work toward his 2025 debut. He's been on injured reserve for the entire campaign but has now logged three full practice sessions since being designated to return.
Oct 9, 2025
Full practice Thursday
Graham (calf) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham was able to return to practice Thursday for the first time since being placed on injured reserve in late August with a calf injury. The defensive lineman has now opened a 21-day practice window, and if he's not activated from IR in that period of time, he'll remain sidelined for the rest of the season.
Oct 7, 2025
Designated for return
The Falcons designated Graham (undisclosed) for return from injured reserve Tuesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham has missed the Falcons' first four games of the season after appearing in 49 games for the team across the previous four campaigns. He'll provide depth along the defensive front once he returns to action.
Aug 27, 2025
Starting season on IR
The Falcons placed Graham (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday with a designation to return, Terrin Waack, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The nature and severity of Graham's injury isn't clear, but the 2021 fifth-rounder will be required to miss at least the first four games of the season. His first chance to make his 2025 regular-season debut will be Week 6 against the Bills on Monday, Oct. 13.
Mar 17, 2025
Back with Atlanta
The Falcons re-signed Graham (pectoral) to a one-year deal Monday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham missed the final seven games of the Falcons' 2024 campaign due to a pectoral injury, but his re-signing Monday suggests he's now recovered from the issue. The 26-year-old from Texas has served as one of Atlanta's top rotational defensive ends since entering the league in 2021, having recorded 84 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble over 39 appearances. With Graham staying in Atlanta, he's expected to play a similar role in 2025.
Nov 17, 2024
Goes on IR due to pectoral injury
The Falcons placed Graham (pectoral) on injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham suffered a pectoral injury in Week 10 against the Saints, which caused him to miss practice all week. Now that he's on IR, Graham will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 16 against the Giants on Sunday, Dec. 22 the earliest he can return. Brandon Dorlus and Kentavius Street will serve as the Falcons' rotational defensive ends behind starters Grady Jarrett and Zach Harrison.
Nov 15, 2024
Ruled out for Week 11
Graham (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham was unable to practice all week after sustaining a pectoral injury in the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Saints, so it's no surprise he won't play in Week 11. With the Texas product sidelined Sunday, expect Brandon Dorlus to see additional work as a rotational defensive end.
Nov 10, 2024
Won't return to Week 10 contest
Graham (pectoral) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham was hurt while making a tackle in the second quarter and has since been ruled out from returning. The tackle on which he got hurt was his only stop of the contest. With Graham done for the remainder of Sunday, Zach Harrison could be asked to play more than his usual allotment of defensive snaps.
Nov 10, 2024
Leaves game with pectoral injury
Graham (pectoral) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham was able to walk off the field under his own power and was diagnosed with a pectoral injury after being looked at by trainers. While Graham is sidelined, Kentavius Street should see more rotational snaps at defensive end behind starters Zach Harrison and Grady Jarrett.
Jan 17, 2024
Limited impact in 2023
Graham finished 2023 with 23 tackles (six solo), one sack and one forced fumble in 15 appearances.
ANALYSIS
Graham played in a career-high 15 games and notched his first career sack and forced fumble in 2023. He is heading into the final year of his rookie and figures to garner a similar rotational role in 2024.
Jun 7, 2023
Practicing Wednesday
Graham (knee) participated at practice Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham suffered an MCL injury in November and missed the final six games of the 2022 season, but he appears ready to go ahead of the 2023 campaign. The defensive lineman compiled 34 tackles and a fumble recovery over 11 contests with Atlanta last year and will likely serve as a top reserve option behind Calais Campbell and Grady Jarrett in his third year with the Falcons.
Dec 14, 2022
Done for year
Graham (knee) will not return this season, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham has been on IR since Nov. 21 and was set to undergo a procedure to repair an MCL injury Nov. 23, so this news isn't necessarily surprising. The second-year pro's season will conclude with 11 games played and 34 tackles (15 solo) recorded. He'll now focus on being ready to return next season.
Nov 23, 2022
Set to undergo knee surgery
Graham (knee) will undergo a procedure on his MCL in the near future, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham was placed on injured reserve Monday after sustaining a knee injury in Week 11 against the Bears and he will now be out for the foreseeable future following surgery. In his absence, Timmy Horne and Jaleel Johnson are set for more significant roles moving forward.
Nov 21, 2022
Moved to IR
The Falcons placed Graham (knee) on the injured reserve Monday.
ANALYSIS
Graham was already expected to miss at least one week after he was forced out during Sunday's win over the Bears with a knee injury. While the nature of this issue is still unclear, the 23-year-old defensive lineman will be forced to sit out until at least Week 17 while recovering on IR. Graham has recorded 34 tackles (15 solo) and one fumble recovery over 11 starts this season, and his absence will likely leave Timmy Horne and Jaleel Johnson, who was also claimed off waivers Monday, to fill in opposite Grady Jarrett.
Nov 21, 2022
Will likely miss some time
Coach Arthur Smith said Monday that Graham (knee) is "out" for the short term, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith's comment would suggest Graham probably won't play in Week 12 at Washington and that he may even have to sit out beyond then. If the sophomore fifth-rounder does miss time, Matt Dickerson would be in line to see more work along Atlanta's front three.
Nov 20, 2022
Done for Week 11
Graham (knee) is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bears, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham's absence will leave the Falcons light on defensive-line depth against Chicago. Timmy Horne should now see a significant increase in opportunities.
Oct 16, 2022
Returns Sunday
Graham (knee) re-entered during the second half of Sunday's game against the 49ers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham was replaced by Tim Horne after exiting at some point against San Francisco, though the starting defensive end appears to be doing fine after coming back in the game. Graham played at least 50 percent of Atlanta's defensive snaps in each of the first five games after stepping into a starting role this season.
Oct 16, 2022
Exits against San Fran
Graham is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers with a knee injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham started his sixth game of the season Sunday. The second-year defensive end recorded 13 tackles over the first five weeks, and his absence should leave Matt Dickerson and Timmy Horne to play increased roles opposite Grady Jarrett.
Aug 2, 2022
Full participant
Graham (undisclosed) has been a full participant in training camp, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham was limited earlier in the offseason, but he hasn't had an issue competing during training camp. Heading into his second season, Graham should play a significant role on the Falcons' defensive line.
Jun 14, 2022
Not fully participating
Graham (undisclosed) was limited at minicamp Tuesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham appeared in 13 games during his rookie season with the Falcons playing a steady role on their defensive line. What is causing Graham to be limited is unknown, but once he is healthy he should contribute in a similar role for the Falcons next season.
Aug 17, 2021
Back at practice
Graham (hand) practiced Monday after suffering a hand injury during the Falcons' preseason contest against the Titans, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ANALYSIS
Graham's injury does not appear to be serious as he was able to return to the game and now is back at practice. The Falcons selected Graham in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft and will likely serve as a depth piece behind Grady Jarrett and Jonathan Bullard along the Atlanta's defensive line.
Aug 14, 2021
Hurts hand in preseason game
Graham suffered a hand injury during the Falcons' 23-3 loss against the Titans on Friday, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2021 5th-round pick collected one tackle in the game before being sidelined with a hand injury. However, Graham did return to the game after the injury, so it is likely not serious.
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