Brandon Dorlus - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Falcons' Brandon Dorlus insurance plan just stumbled into a golden opportunity Without Brandon Dorlus this weekend, the Atlanta Falcons are turning to anyone they can to play defensive tackle.

JANUARY 3 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Out for Week 18 Dorlus (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dorlus didn't practice all week after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 17 win over the Rams, so it's no surprise he'll be sidelined Sunday. The second-year pro from Oregon was one of the NFL's top interior pass rushers in 2025, recording 27 total tackles, including 8.5 sacks, across 15 appearances. While Dorlus is out for the Week 18 contest, expect Elijah Garcia to operate as the Falcons' top reserve defensive end.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Notches second straight DNP Dorlus (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Dorlus couldn't finish Monday's win over the Rams after suffering an injury early in the second half. He was deemed a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report (Atlanta held a walkthrough) and was labeled with another DNP for Thursday's padded practice. The initial belief was that Dorlus' injury was to his knee, but it's since been discovered that he actually hurt his hamstring, per Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com. Head coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that the team "dodged a big-time bullet" with Dorlus, according to Raimondi, but the second-year defensive end still isn't expected to play in Atlanta's regular-season finale Sunday against New Orleans, per McElhaney.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Raheem Morris confirmed Falcons dodged a massive bullet with Brandon Dorlus update The Atlanta Falcons were expecting to be without Brandon Dorlus for most of 2026, but the tests revealed something different entirely.

JANUARY 1 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons' Dorlus avoids knee injury, will miss season finale because of injured hamstring

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus avoided a serious injury after leaving Monday’s 27-24 win over the Los Angeles Rams

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Done for night Dorlus (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday night's contest against the Rams, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Dorlus recorded a sack of Matthew Stafford on the Rams' first offensive play of the second half before later suffering a left knee injury during the possession. The defensive lineman had to be helped off the field, and he was putting hardly any pressure on his left leg, per McElhaney. In his absence, Elijah Garcia is a top candidate to see an increased workload on the defensive line versus Los Angeles.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Dorlus injury update: Latest news on Falcons DT's status in Week 17 game | Sporting News Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus is dealing with an injury in the second half of the Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Ra...

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Falcons may have found the perfect Grady Jarrett replacement hiding in plain sight The Atlanta Falcons may miss Grady Jarrett, but second-year DT Brandon Dorlus has been far better this season.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Kyle Pitts Sr. & others on the Atlanta Falcons win over the Arizona Cardinals | Press Conference Kyle Pitts Sr., Jake Matthews, Brandon Dorlus and Arnold Ebiketie speak to the media after the Atlanta Falcons win over the Arizona Cardinal...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Green light to play Week 16 Dorlus (illness/shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Dorlus missed the first two practices of Week 16 prep due to an illness and shoulder injury. He drew the questionable tag after logging a limited practice Friday, and he has progressed enough in his recovery to play in Sunday's road tilt. The second-year defensive lineman has accumulated 25 tackles (14 solo), including 7.0 sacks, through 13 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Does not practice Thursday Dorlus (illness/shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Dorlus accounted for two tackles, including one sack, in the Falcons' Week 15 win, but has not practiced in back-to-back days to open the week. The 24-year-old is in danger of missing Week 16 if he is unable to practice in any form Friday. Ruke Orhorhoro (groin), who was limited in practice Thursday, is listed as the next man up behind Dorlus. Should neither of them be available, Kentavius Street could see an increased role against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Prominent Falcons Defender Was Added to Thursday Injury Report The Atlanta Falcons updated the injury status of wide receiver Drake London, but also standout defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • SI.COM

Notches sack in Week 15 Dorlus recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact The second-year pro from Oregon returned from a one-game absence Thursday and made his impact felt, taking down Baker Mayfield in the third quarter. Dorlus has appeared in 13 games for the Falcons this season, recording 25 total tackles, including 7.0 sacks. He's expected to remain one of Atlanta's top pass rushers in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for TNF Dorlus (groin) is active for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Dorlus was sidelined by a groin injury in Week 14, but he logged limited practices ahead of Thursday's game against Tampa Bay. That will be enough for him to suit up, and he should serve as one of Atlanta's top pass rushers.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Dorlus (groin) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Dorlus logged a trio of limited practices from Monday to Wednesday, so it looks as though he'll have a fair chance to take the field versus Tampa Bay on Thursday. He wasn't able to suit up Week 14 against the Seahawks due to his groin injury. If Dorlus is unable to play Thursday, however, Elijah Garcia will stand to handle an expanded depth role on defense.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jessie Bates III & others on the Falcons' upcoming matchup against the Seahawks Jessie Bates III, Bijan Robinson, Brandon Dorlus and Chris Lindstrom speak to the media ahead of the Atlanta Falcons Thursday Night Football...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Estimated as limited again Tuesday Dorlus (groin) was deemed a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough.

Impact Dorlus was also estimated as limited for Monday's walkthrough. He didn't play Sunday against the Seahawks due to a groin issue, and with a quick turnaround ahead of Thursday's battle against the Bucs, he's in danger of missing a second straight game. However, Dorlus' status for that contest should become more clear with Wednesday's practice report.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Sidelined by groin issue Dorlus (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Dorlus has played through an oblique issue the last few weeks, but he was unable to practice all week with the groin injury. He'll be forced to miss his first game of the season and will leave a void in Atlanta's pass rush after logging 4.5 sacks across his last five games.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons injury report: Drake London, Brandon Dorlus ruled out, James Pearce Jr. questionable vs. Seattle James Pearce Jr. added to report with a back injury.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Remains on injury report Dorlus (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Dorlus has been playing through an oblique injury for the last few weeks, and he's now on the injury report with a groin issue. It's unclear if the problems are related, but Dorlus' activity for the rest of the week should provide more of an idea of whether he'll be able to suit up in Week 14 against Seattle.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Dorlus' Pro Bowl voting update officially proves he's a star in the making The Atlanta Falcons had a lot of Pro Bowl representation after the opening vote, but no name was more stunning than Brandon Dorlus.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Kaden Elliss & others on the Atlanta Falcons loss to the New York Jets | Press Conference Kaden Elliss, Jake Matthews, James Pearce Jr., Jalon Walker and Brandon Dorlus speak to the media following the Atlanta Falcons loss to the...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Nerdy Birds: How the Falcons fixed their pass rush Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr. and Brandon Dorlus are among a young group of players leading Atlanta's defensive turnaround

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' draft pick is already becoming the steal that will haunt 31 other teams Brandon Dorlus is looking like a massive draft steal after dominant stretch for the Atlanta Falcons.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

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Falcons' Dorlus avoids knee injury, will miss season finale because of injured hamstring

The Falcons are already looking ahead to 2026 after another lost season