DIVINE DEABLO NEWS

Could return Week 12 Head coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that Deablo (forearm) could return from injured reserve ahead of the Falcons' Week 12 clash against the Saints on Sunday, Nov. 23, Marc Raim...

Impact Deablo was placed on injured reserve in late October after fracturing his forearm during the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the 49ers. Sunday's game against the Panthers will mark his fourth game missed due to his injury, which is the minimum number of games a player has to spend while on injured reserve. Deablo was an every-down linebacker when active, so his return would likely revert JD Bertrand to a rotational role on defense.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Falcons Linebacker Rotation Remains in Flux After Divine Deablo Injury FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons have had several questions in their linebacker corps come about after an injury to Divine Deablo. T...

NOVEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Falcons look for more consistency to end seven-year playoff drought

The only thing consistent about the Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 season is their inconsistency

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Falcons juggling players among the linebackers after Deablo injury The Falcons are still struggling to find a way to replace linebacker Divine Deablo as teams have found increasing success running the ball a...

OCTOBER 30 • AJC.COM

Falcons' crushing Week 8 defeat stings even more after brutal injury update From Michael Penix and Drake London to Divine Deablo and Jessie Bates III, the injury bug never ends for the Atlanta Falcons.

OCTOBER 28 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons look for answers after 2nd consecutive loss

When the Atlanta Falcons last left Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they had just finished off an impressive 24-14 “Monday Night Football” win over the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 13

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Tua Tagovailoa throws 4 TD passes as Dolphins overwhelm Falcons 34-10 to end 3-game losing streak

Tua Tagovailoa threw a season-high four touchdown passes and the Miami Dolphins ended their three-game losing streak by dominating the short-handed Atlanta Falcons 34-10

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve The Falcons placed Deablo (forearm) on injured reserve Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact By being placed on IR, Deablo will be forced to sit for at least four games, though his absence will likely be longer while he recovers from a fractured forearm that he sustained in Week 7 against the 49ers. JD Bertrand is expected to fill in at inside linebacker for as long as Deablo is sidelined. Deablo is eligible to be activated from IR as early as Week 12 against the Saints on Sunday, Nov. 23.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

With starting QB Penix questionable, Falcons promote Stick from practice squad against Dolphins

The Atlanta Falcons have promoted quarterback Easton Stick to the active roster from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Falcons' Pro Bowler sets the record straight with astonishing Divine Deablo update Despite sustaining a pretty significant injury, Divine Deablo tried to keep himself in the starting lineup against the 49ers.

OCTOBER 25 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons' next move before Week 8 clash with Dolphins couldn't be more apparent The Atlanta Falcons need to take a long, hard look at this veteran to replace Divine Deablo.

OCTOBER 25 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Missing Week 8 Deablo (forearm) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

Impact Deablo's absence Sunday comes as no surprise, as he fractured his forearm in the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the 49ers. The Virginia Tech product has been an integral part of the Falcons' defense this season, recording 24 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and four passes defended over six contests. While he's sidelined in Week 8, expect JD Bertrand to start at inside linebacker.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons looking for red zone fixes in home game against reeling Dolphins

The Atlanta Falcons are looking for better red zone execution

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Turnover-plagued Tagovailoa and Dolphins are looking to end 3-game skid in visit to Falcons

Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who shares the NFL lead with 10 interceptions, will be looking to avoid turnovers when the Dolphins visit the Atlanta Falcons

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Michael Penix Jr. 'day-to-day' with bone bruise, Divine Deablo to 'miss some time' Both starters sustained injuries in the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the 49ers.

OCTOBER 23 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Fractures forearm in Week 8 loss Deablo is considered week-to-week due to a fractured forearm that he sustained during the Falcons' 20-10 loss to the 49ers on Sunday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site r...

Impact Deablo injured his forearm early in the first quarter and was quickly ruled out after being evaluated by medical staff in the locker room. Further tests revealed a fracture that will require weeks to recover, which makes the 2021 third-rounder a candidate for injured reserve. JD Bertrand played a season-high 58 snaps on defense following Deablo's exit, and the former finished Sunday's loss with 10 tackles (four solo), which co-led the Falcons with Jessie Bates. Bertrand figures to start at inside linebacker alongside Kaden Elliss for as long as Deablo is sidelined.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Fractures forearm in Week 8 loss Deablo is considered week-to-week due to a fractured forearm that he sustained during the Falcons' 20-10 loss to the 49ers on Sunday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site r...

Impact Deablo injured his forearm early in the first quarter and was quickly ruled out after being evaluated by medical staff in the locker room. Further tests revealed a fracture that will require weeks to recover, which makes the 2021 third-rounder a candidate for injured reserve. JD Bertrand played a season-high 58 snaps on defense following Deablo's exit, and the former finished Sunday's loss with 10 tackles (four solo), which co-led the Falcons with Jessie Bates. Bertrand figures to start at inside linebacker alongside Kaden Elliss for as long as Deablo is sidelined.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Crucial mistakes by defense and Penix prove too much to overcome as Falcons' 2-game win streak ends

A night of mistakes against San Francisco provided the painful reminder that the Atlanta Falcons must avoid those miscues if they are to achieve their goal of their first winning s...

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Latest Divine Deablo injury updates after leaving Week 7 vs. 49ers The Atlanta Falcons lost star linebacker Divine Deablo in Week 7, making the path to victory even tougher.

OCTOBER 20 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Downgraded to out Deablo (forearm) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's game against the 49ers, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact The starting inside linebacker suffered the injury and went to the locker room after making one solo tackle. JD Bertrand has taken his place on the field. Deablo recorded 23 tackles (seven solo), four pass breakups and a fumble recovery across Atlanta's first five games.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Deablo (forearm) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's game against the 49ers, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact The starting inside linebacker suffered the injury and went to the locker room after making one solo tackle. JD Bertrand has taken his place on the field. Deablo recorded 23 tackles (seven solo), four pass breakups and a fumble recovery across Atlanta's first five games.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Deablo (forearm) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the 49ers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Deablo suffered an apparent forearm injury in the first half, placing some doubt on his ability to return to action. In his absence, JD Bertrand has taken over at inside linebacker versus San Francisco.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Deablo (forearm) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the 49ers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Deablo suffered an apparent forearm injury in the first half, placing some doubt on his ability to return to action. In his absence, JD Bertrand has taken over at inside linebacker versus San Francisco.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons inside linebackers at the heart of the No. 1 defense in the NFL The Atlanta Falcons have the No. 1 defense in the NFL, and one of the main reasons is the play of inside linebackers Kaden Elliss and Divine...

OCTOBER 17 • AJC.COM

Divine Deablo mic'd up for Sunday Night Football vs the Minnesota Vikings Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo is mic'd up against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football

SEPTEMBER 16 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM