Zach Harrison Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Falcons vs Saints game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 16, 2025
Not playing Week 11
Harrison (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Harrison was unable to practice Friday, and the third-year pro will be sidelined for the third time in four games due to a knee injury. His absence opens the door for LaCale London or Brandon Dorlus to move up into a starting role at defensive end opposite David Onyemata. Harrison's next opportunity to play is Week 12 against the Saints on Sunday, Nov. 23.
Nov 14, 2025
Could play Sunday
Harrison (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Harrison downgraded from a limited practice session Thursday to a DNP on Friday, suggesting he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's matchup. The third-year pro from Ohio State has been productive when healthy, recording 22 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles over seven appearances this season. If he misses his third game of the season in Week 11, expect LaCale London to play an expanded role on the Falcons' defensive line.
Nov 13, 2025
Limited participant in practice
Harrison (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the team's official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Harrison upgraded to limited participation Thursday after not practicing Wednesday. The injury appears to be connected with the same issue that kept him out in Weeks 8 and 9. However, after playing in Sunday's loss to the Colts and his progression in practice so far this week, his reappearance on the injury report could be due to workload management. With another limited participation or full practice Friday, the 24-year-old should have a chance to play Sunday against the Panthers.
Nov 12, 2025
Back on injury report
Harrison (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Harrison returned from a two-game absence caused by a knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Colts. His return to the injury report to begin the week is likely to manage his workload, though it will be worth monitoring his status in practice for the next two days.
Nov 11, 2025
Productive in return
Harrison logged five tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in Atlanta's loss to the Colts on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Harrison missed the last two games with a knee injury but had a strong outing in his return, recording one of the team's seven sacks. The 24-year-old is having a strong start to the season, totaling 22 tackles (nine solo), including a career-high 4.5 sacks, across just seven games played.
Nov 7, 2025
Cleared for Sunday
Harrison (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Harrison was able to log a full practice Friday, and the removal of his knee injury from the report signals he is ready to go for Sunday's contest in Berlin. Harrison missed the past two games due to a knee injury, but looks to be ready to rush the passer Sunday. The defensive end's Week 7 appearance against the 49ers led to four total tackles and a sack. His return to this Falcons defense will bolster an already strong pass rush for a tough matchup with a high AFC seed.
Nov 6, 2025
Downgrades to limited practice
Harrison (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Harrison has missed Atlanta's past two games due to a knee issue. He promisingly logged a full practice Wednesday but was a limited participant one day later. Harrison's participation level Friday should help clarify his odds of returning to action Sunday in Berlin, Germany against Indianapolis.
Nov 5, 2025
Logs full practice Wednesday
Harrison (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
A knee injury prevented Harrison from playing in the Falcons' last two games, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday indicates that he is on track to return against the Colts on Sunday. Harrison's return would mean less defensive snaps available for the likes of Brandon Dorlus, LaCale London (shoulder) and Sam Roberts.
Oct 31, 2025
Won't play Sunday
Harrison (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Ohio State product downgraded from limited practice Thursday to a DNP on Friday and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a knee injury. While Harrison remains out in Week 9, expect Brandon Dorlus to start opposite David Onyemata on the Falcons' defensive line.
Oct 29, 2025
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Harrison (knee) didn't participate in Atlanta's practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Harrison is still dealing with the knee injury that forced him to sit out the Week 8 loss to Miami. If the 24-year-old ends up missing his second straight game, Brandon Dorlus will likely start at defensive end once again during Sunday's matchup versus the Patriots.
Oct 26, 2025
Won't play Week 8
Harrison (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
A knee injury sustained in Week 7 against the 49ers limited Harrison's practice participation all week, but he has been cleared to play against Miami after going through pregame warmups. The 2023 third-rounder has recorded at least 1.0 sacks in three of his last five games, and that pass-rushing ability will need to be made up by Brandon Dorlus and Ta'Quon Graham.
Oct 24, 2025
Questionable for Sunday
Harrison (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
Harrison practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week after likely sustaining a knee injury in the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the 49ers. He's started all six of Atlanta's games this season, recording 17 total tackles, including a career-high 3.5 sacks, and one pass defended. If he's forced to miss the Week 8 contest, expect Brandon Dorlus to start opposite David Onyemata on the Falcons' defensive line.
Oct 23, 2025
Limited in Thursday's practice
Harrison (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Harrison has opened the week with back-to-back limited practices, and he would likely avoid an injury designation for Week 8 against the Dolphins if he were to practice in full Friday. The 2023 third-rounder started in just one regular-season game across his first two years in the NFL, but he has started in each of the first six games of 2025 and has accumulated 17 tackles (eight solo), including 3.5 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble.
Oct 22, 2025
Dealing with knee issue
Harrison was a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Harrison recorded a sack and played his usual allotment of defensive snaps this past Sunday against San Francisco, but he appears to have picked up a knee injury in the contest. The issue may not be serious given that he was able to practice in a limited capacity to begin Week 8 prep. Still, Harrison could enter the weekend with an injury status if he isn't able to practice in full by the end of the week.
Sep 30, 2025
Logs sack in win
Harrison tallied one solo tackle, including 1.0 sacks, during Atlanta's win Sunday versus Washington.
ANALYSIS
Harrison recorded the team's only sack of Marcus Mariota in the win. The 24-year-old is now up to 2.5 sacks on the season, and he will look to keep up his high level of play during the Falcons' Week 6 matchup versus the Bills following their upcoming week off.
Sep 15, 2025
Positive primetime performance
Harrison posted five tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, and forced a fumble during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
After operating as a rotational option through his first two seasons, Harrison has carved out a more consistent role in 2025, playing at least 55 percent of Atlanta's defensive snaps in each of the first two weeks. He totaled only 4.0 sacks in 33 games over his first two seasons, so his splash plays Sunday were surprising. Harrison's strip-sack of Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy on the first play of the fourth quarter was the turning point for the Falcons.
Jan 8, 2025
Role cut down in 2024
In 17 games in 2024, Harrison recorded 26 tackles (six solo) including 1.0 sacks along with two passes defensed.
ANALYSIS
Despite playing one more game, Harrison actually played fewer total defensive snaps in 2024 (263) than he did in his rookie season in 2023 (323). At least part of that difference could be explained by Atlanta's shift from a 4-3 to a 3-4 defensive scheme under new defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake. If Lake retains the position, Harrison could be in line for a similar snap share in 2025.
Nov 29, 2024
Cleared to play against Bolts
Harrison (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Harrison suffered a knee injury in the second half of the Falcons' Week 11 loss to the Broncos. Harrison took advantage of the additional rest courtesy of Atlanta's Week 12 bye, opening the week with consecutive limited practices before finishing strong with a full session Friday. Harrison has cracked 20 defensive snaps just once across 11 regular-season games, though he should see an increased snap count Sunday due to Ta'Quon Graham (pectoral) and Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle) both being on injured reserve.
Nov 17, 2024
Done early Sunday with knee injury
Harrison (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Harrison picked up a knee injury in the second half Sunday, bringing his day to a premature end. The defensive lineman recorded two tackles before exiting the game. With Atlanta off in Week 12, Harrison will have two weeks to be ready to go for Atlanta's matchup with the Chargers on Dec. 1.
Jul 25, 2024
Healthy off knee injury
Harrison (knee) is participating in Falcons camp this week, Sports Illustrated's Daniel Flick reports.
ANALYSIS
Harrison was inactive for the Week 18 season finale last season with the knee issue, but he's over it now and is looking to build off a 2023 that saw him record 33 tackles (18 solo) and three sacks as a reserve lineman. With Calais Campbell now gone and with the Dolphins, it opens up a chance for Harrison to become a starter.
Jan 17, 2024
Makes impact as rookie
Harrison (knee) finished 2023 with 33 tackles, three sacks and one pass defense in 16 appearances.
ANALYSIS
A rookie third-round pick, Harrison immediately carved out a rotational role, but he didn't make an impact as a pass rusher until later in the season, recording three total sacks in Weeks 15 and 16. The youngster missed Week 18 due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 17. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but he returned and finished the Week 17 loss to the Bears and was a limited participant during Week 18 prep, suggesting the knee injury won't impact his offseason. Given the flashes he showed in 2023, Harrison could earn an increased workload in Year 2.
Jan 7, 2024
Missing Week 18
Harrison (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Harrison will miss the Falcons' regular-season finale after sustaining a knee injury during the team's Week 17 loss to the Bears. Expect Albert Huggins to see increased opportunities on Atlanta's defensive line with Harrison missing Week 18.
Jan 5, 2024
Could play Week 18
Harrison (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie out of Ohio State was able to return to the Falcons' Week 17 contest after exiting the game with a knee injury early on, and after a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a shot at suiting up Sunday. If Harrison is unable to go in Week 18, expect Albert Huggins to shoulder more work on Atlanta's defensive line.
Dec 31, 2023
Returns to Week 17 contest
Harrison has returned to action against Chicago on Sunday after previously exiting with a knee issue, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ANALYSIS
Harrison exited the contest early in the second quarter and was originally deemed questionable to return. However, he's since been able to re-enter the matchup.
Dec 31, 2023
Exits with knee injury
Harrison (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Chicago, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Harrison recorded one tackle (one solo) before being forced out of Sunday's contest early in the second quarter. LaCale London will likely see an uptick in snaps as long as Harrison remains out.
Dec 25, 2023
Produces two sacks Sunday
Harrison recorded three tackles (three solo), with two sacks, and a pass reflection in Atlanta's 29-10 win Sunday versus Indianapolis.
ANALYSIS
Harrison had his best game of the season as he managed to sack Gardner Minshew a career-best two times. Through 15 games played this season, the rookie third-round pick has racked up 29 tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and will look to add to his totals next week versus the Bears.
Apr 28, 2023
Heading to Atlanta
The Falcons selected Harrison in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 75th overall.
ANALYSIS
The Ohio State product gets to apprentice under veteran Calais Campbell on the edge in Atlanta. Harrison was a five-star recruit coming out of high school but didn't fully find his footing in Columbus until his junior season. He had 7.5 sacks over his final two seasons and added five forced fumbles in that span. A rangy prospect at 6-foot-5 with 36-inch arms, Harrison can use his long levers to move offensive linemen and can also knock down passes at the line. He will have a role early in his career with the Falcons.
Apr 28, 2023
Heading to Atlanta
The Falcons selected Harrison in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 75th overall.
ANALYSIS
The Ohio State product gets to apprentice under veteran Calais Campbell on the edge in Atlanta. Harrison was a five-star recruit coming out of high school but didn't fully find his footing in Columbus until his junior season. He had 7.5 sacks over his final two seasons and added five forced fumbles in that span. A rangy prospect at 6-foot-5 with 36-inch arms, Harrison can use his long levers to move offensive linemen and can also knock down passes at the line. He will have a role early in his career with the Falcons.
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