DeMarcco Hellams - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Oft-injured Falcons defender is facing an uphill battle to make the roster DeMarcco Hellams is injured so often that you sometimes tend to forget he's still on the Atlanta Falcons.

JULY 4 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Done for year Hellams (hamstring) was not activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hellams was designated to return Wednesday after missing Atlanta's last four games. He logged a full practice Friday after logging two limited sessions earlier in the week, but that won't be enough for him to play in the Falcons' season finale. Hellams played almost exclusively on special teams and logged 10 tackles across 11 games in 2025.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return Hellams (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hellams has missed the minimum of four games since being placed on injured reserve and was estimated to be a limited practice participant Wednesday. He presumably has a good chance to suit up for Sunday's season finale against New Orleans, which will be Hellams' last chance to play in 2025.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

DeMarcco Hellams designated to return from IR The Falcons also signed defensive lineman Patrick Jenkins to the practice squad.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Heads to IR The Falcons placed Hellams (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hellams was unable to practice this week after suffering a hamstring injury in the Falcons' Week 13 loss to the Jets. The third-year pro played in 11 of 12 games for Atlanta, appearing almost exclusively on special teams. The 25-year-old will miss at least four games, with the final week of the regular season against the Saints being the earliest he can return.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 14 Hellams (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hellams was unable to practice at all this week after apparently suffering a hamstring injury during Atlanta's Week 13 loss to the Jets. He's contributed almost exclusively on special teams this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jessie Bates III & others on the upcoming matchup vs the Washington Commanders Jessie Bates III, Marquice Williams, Kaden Elliss and DeMarcco Hellams speak to the media ahead of the Week 4 matchup against the Washington...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Ready to go for SNF Hellams (hamstring) is active for Sunday Night Football against the Vikings, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.

Impact Hellams will make his season debut after being forced to miss the team's Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers due to a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old is set to operate as the top reserve option behind Jessie Bates at strong safety versus Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Hellams (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hellams was unable to suit up in Week 1 due to a hamstring injury, but after logging a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a chance to play Sunday. The third-year safety from Alabama missed the Falcons' entire 2024 campaign with an ankle issue. However, he posted 40 total tackles across 354 defensive snaps in his rookie season. If Hellams can suit up in Week 2, he'd likely serve as Atlanta's top reserve safety.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Wednesday Hellams (hamstring) participated in practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Hellams didn't practice at all last week and didn't play in Sunday's season-opener versus Tampa Bay, so his ability to participate (albeit in limited fashion) in practice Wednesday represents a step in the right direction. Hellams missed all of last year due to an ankle injury, so when he next gets on the field, it will be his first regular-season action since 2023.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons receive promising injury news for Drake London, Darnell Mooney, DeMarcco Hellams | Sporting News The Falcons are trying their best to get back healthy. After Drake London exited and Darnell Mooney and Demarcco Hellams didn't play, they r...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Injury report: DeMarcco Hellams, Jack Nelson declared out for game Sunday Wide receiver Darnell Mooney is questionable and will be a game-time decision, and others were listed as limited on the injury report.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • AJC.COM

Out for Week 1 Hellams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay.

Impact A seventh-round pick in 2023, Hellams appeared in 15 regular-season games as a rookie before missing all of 2024 with an ankle injury.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working through hamstring issue Hellams did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact It's not clear when Hellams picked up the injury, but his practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide clarity on his chances of playing in Sunday's regular-season opener against Tampa Bay. Jordan Fuller would be in line to see more rotational snaps at safety behind starters Jessie Bates and Xavier Watts if Hellams is not cleared to play.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Wide receiver Darnell Mooney is participating in practice but the Atlanta Falcons still do not know if the projected starter will be available for Sunday’s season opener against Ta...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Walker, Pearce Jr. & other Falcons reflect on training camp at the start of week 3 Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr., Chris Lindstrom, DeMarcco Hellams, David Onyemata, Arnold Ebiketie and Nate Ollie speak to the media after p...

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

5 things we learned from Falcons-Lions game DeMarcco Hellams returns after missing all of last season for Atlanta Falcons; rookies make NFL debuts; backup QBs are solid; and Lenny Krie...

AUGUST 10, 2025 • AJC.COM

Easton Stick, Casey Washing & others speak to the media after preseason game one Easton Stick, Casey Washington, Demarcco Hellams, and Lenny Krieg speak to the media after their first pre-season game of the 2025 season ag...

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Full-go at voluntary workouts Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said last Friday that Hellams (ankle) will be a full participant at voluntary OTAs, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Hellams missed the entire 2024 campaign due to a significant ankle sustained during the preseason, but he'll have a full offseason of health to get ready for the 2025 season. Atlanta's decision to sign Jordan Fuller to a one-year deal in free agency will likely relegate Hellams to a rotational or backup role on defense, especially if the Falcons address the safety spot in the 2025 NFL Draft.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Mailbox: If not Kirk Cousins, who is Michael Penix Jr.'s backup in 2025? Plus Tori McElhaney gives update on status of safety DeMarcco Hellams.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Still not near coming back Coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Hellams (ankle) is still "slow to go," Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hellams has been sidelined since the preseason with a serious ankle injury, and it seems like he'll have to remain out at least through Week 13. A return to action in 2024 hasn't been ruled out, but he is starting to run out of chances to make it happen.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Return not near Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Monday that Hellams (ankle) is still "weeks away" from returning, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 2023 seventh-round pick out of Alabama has yet to suit up for the Falcons this season after sustaining an ankle injury in early August that landed him on injured reserve. Morris' comments Monday indicate that Hellams still has a long way to go in his recovery process, so expect Richie Grant to continue serving as Atlanta's top reserve safety for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Hellams (ankle) was placed on injured reserve by the Falcons on Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official website reports.

Impact Hellams suffered an ankle injury against the Dolphins on Aug. 9 and he'll now be forced to miss at least Atlanta's first four games of the 2024 season as a result. The safety will be first eligible to return to action Oct. 3 versus the Buccaneers in Week 5.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Hellams (ankle) was placed on injured reserve by the Falcons on Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official website reports.

Impact Hellams suffered an ankle injury against the Dolphins on Aug. 9, and he'll now be forced to miss at least Atlanta's first four games of the 2024 season as a result. The safety will be first eligible to return to action Oct. 3 versus the Buccaneers in Week 5.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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