Da'Shawn Hand - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Lands on IR The Falcons placed Hand (quadriceps) on injured reserve Wednesday, William McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Impact Hand's move to injured reserve comes as no surprise since it was previously announced that he'd miss the remainder of the season due to a torn quadriceps suffered during the team's Week 1 loss to the Steelers. The 30-year-old played just seven defensive snaps and failed to log any stats before getting hurt and will now shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2027 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with significant injury Hand is believed to have suffered a torn quadriceps in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hand is receiving additional opinions, but if the initial expectation comes to fruition, his season will come to an end after just one contest. In Hand's absence, Maason Smith will have the opportunity to carve out a more significant role for himself on the defensive line with Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday with knee injury Hand has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Steelers due to a knee injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact It's not clear when Hand sustained the injury, but it's severe enough for him to not return to Sunday's contest. Maason Smith is the lone depth option left on the defensive line behind starters LaCale London, Gervon Dexter and Brandon Dorlus.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Hand (leg) participated at practice Tuesday, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Hand was sidelined for most of August because of a leg issue, but he now seems to be back at full strength. The veteran should play a large role on the Falcons' defensive line in 2026 along with recent trade acquisition Gervon Dexter and 2024 fourth-rounder Brandon Dorlus.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Battling leg injury Hand has missed most of training camp due to a leg injury, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's unknown how severe the injury is, but questions concerning Hand's health arose after Atlanta acquired Gervon Dexter from Chicago on Sunday. Hand, the 2018 No. 114 overall pick, has bounced around the NFL since being drafted, making stops in Detroit, Miami and Los Angeles (Chargers), where he most recently appeared in 13 regular-season games and amassed 29 total tackles and 1.5 sacks during the 2025-26 campaign. Until there is a definitive update, the 30-year-old should at least be considered day-to-day.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Atlanta The Falcons signed Hand to a contract Monday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Impact Hand is a nine-year NFL veteran who spent 2025 with the Chargers, tallying 29 tackles (including 1.5 sacks) along with four defensed passes (including an interception) over 13 regular-season games. He should compete for a starting role with Atlanta.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Logs a first in eighth year Hand accumulated 29 tackles (18 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and four passes defensed, including one interception, over 13 games in the 2025 regular season.

Impact Hand's Week 14 interception of Jalen Hurts marked the first of his eight-year career, and the pick helped lead the Chargers to a pivotal victory over the defending champs. The defensive end managed to exceed his 2024 sack total (1.0) despite playing four fewer games in 2025. The 30-year-old will enter the 2026 season as an unrestricted free agent, free to hunt a contract from any team that desires his services.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Records first career interception Hand recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception during Monday's 22-19 win versus the Eagles.

Impact Hand fooled quarterback Jalen Hurts by dropping back from the line of scrimmage into coverage in the middle of the second quarter, and the short pass ended up being thrown straight to him. The ball was punched out of his hands on the return and subsequently recovered by Hurts, who then coughed it up for linebacker Troy Dye to recover. Hand will be looking to cause more chaos in a Week 15 matchup against a pass-dependent Kansas City offense.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Upgrades to full participation Hand (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Impact Hand missed Thursday's session due to an illness, but the defensive end's immune system seems to have fought back enough for him to immediately upgrade to a full participant Friday. The hasty return to total participation means that the starter is likely good to go for Monday's contest with the Eagles, and he will have one more practice to exhibit that consistency before the game.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Thursday Hand (illness) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact The 30-year-old likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Friday or Saturday in order to play in the Week 14 matchup against the Eagles on Monday night. If Hand is unable to go, Naquan Jones is likely to have an expanded role on the Chargers' defensive line.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Hand (groin) is active for the Chargers' game versus the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Hand spent the past four weeks on injured reserve but is now set to make his return to the field. The 29-year-old should resume his role as one of the team's starting defensive ends during Sunday's matchup.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Chargers activated Hand (groin) from injured reserve Saturday, but he is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Hand opened the week with back-to-back limited practices before logging a full session Friday. He hasn't been officially cleared to return from a four-game absence Sunday, but his activation from IR indicates that he will play against Pittsburgh. Hand's return would result in less snaps at defensive end to go around for Justin Eboigbe and Scott Matlock.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets cleared to practice again The Chargers designated Hand (groin) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hand has spent the last four games on injured reserve with a groin injury he suffered in Week 5 versus the Commanders, but it now seems like he's trending towards playing again soon. His activity at practice during the week will be worth keeping an eye on ahead of Sunday's game versus the Steelers.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to injured reserve The Chargers placed Hand (groin) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Hand suffered a groin injury during the Chargers' Week 5 loss to the Commanders. He was unable to practice this past week, and the injury is severe enough for the 2018 fourth-rounder to go on injured reserve. Hand will be required to miss at least the next four games, making Week 10 against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 9 the earliest he can return. Justin Eboigbe, Naquan Jones, Otito Ogbonnia and Scott Matlock (ankle) should all see additional work at defensive end while Hand is on IR.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to injured reserve The Chargers placed Hand (groin) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Hand suffered a groin injury during the Chargers' Week 5 loss to the Commanders. He was unable to practice this past week, and the injury is severe enough for the 2018 fourth-rounder to go on injured reserve. Hand will be required to miss at least the next four games, making Week 10 against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 9 the earliest he can return. Justin Eboigbe, Naquan Jones and Otito Ogbonnia should all see additional work at defensive end while Hand is on IR.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Week 6 Hand (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Hand will be sidelined by the injury he suffered in the Week 5 loss to Washington. Scott Matlock (ankle) would be in line for additional action in Hand's absence if Matlock suits up. Hand's next chance to play will come against the Colts in Week 7.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Washington Hand (groin) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hand went to the locker room in the first half after sustaining a groin injury, and further tests have determined that the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of Sunday's contest. Scott Matlock will continue to see additional snaps at defensive end with Hand done for the day.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with groin injury Hand is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders due to a groin injury.

Impact Hand went to the locker room in the first half after sustaining a groin injury on defense, and he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. With Naquan Jones (coach's decision) inactive, Scott Matlock should see a significant increase in snaps at defensive end opposite Otito Ogbonnia for as long as Hand is out of the game.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds new team Hand signed a one-year contract with the Chargers on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hand is coming off a career year, having suited up for all 17 regular-season games with the Dolphins in 2024. He tallied 31 tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in that span. Now, the veteran will get a chance to compete for additional first-team reps along a Los Angeles defensive line that parted ways with Joey Bosa to begin the offseason.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high 31 tackles in 2024 Hand played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 31 tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Impact Hand spent most of the 2024 season in a rotational role at defensive end behind starters Calais Campbell and Zach Sieler. Hand registered career highs in defensive snaps (532) and total tackles (31) and was able to play in every single regular-season game. The 2018 fourth-round pick will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, and he could look to join an organization that can offer him a bigger role with the first-team defense.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Placed on IR Hand (groin) was moved to injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact The defensive end suffered the injury on Sunday against the Browns and will now miss at least three weeks before he can be activated from IR. While Hand is out, Nick Williams will likely be asked to take on a larger role on the defensive line.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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