Divine Deablo - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Green dot signals larger role Deablo is set for expanded responsibilities on defense in the 2026 season, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Deablo has inherited the green dot from departed linebacker Kaden Ellis. Those communication duties not only keep him central to Atlanta's defense, but also create a path to steadier snaps and tackle opportunities. The 27-year-old impressed while healthy in his inaugural campaign with the Falcons last year, totaling 73 tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, plus seven passes defensed and one fumble recovery across 13 regular-season games. With his expanded role, Deablo's value in IDP formats figures to grow in 2026.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Falcons have already felt the impact of their new green dot this offseason Divine Deablo is embracing his new role as the green dot of the Atlanta Falcons and turning heads while doing it.

JUNE 23 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Christian Harris is quietly pulling away in overlooked Falcons position battle The Atlanta Falcons have all but answered the question about who will be Divine Deablo's running mate.

JUNE 22 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

A surprise Falcon could become the biggest winner of Drake London's extension The Atlanta Falcons will rely upon Divine Deablo more with Kaden Elliss gone, and he's about to reap the rewards like Drake London just did.

JUNE 3 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons LB Divine Deablo Embracing Biggest Role of His Career Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo was a crucial piece of the defense last season, but his role will only grow in year two

MAY 31 • SI.COM

Falcons' auditions to replace Kaden Elliss have a frontrunner emerging The Atlanta Falcons are holding open competitions to fill their LB2 slot, and it seems Divine Deablo may have a new running mate.

MAY 30 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons' Divine Deablo Receives Title That Comes as Double-Edged Sword Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo is getting some praise this week because he normally does get much.

MAY 27 • SI.COM

Falcons all but cloned Divine Deablo with high-upside Kendal Daniels pick In a typical Jeff Ulbrich move, the Atlanta Falcons are basically cloning some of their best defenders with their 2026 NFL Draft picks.

APRIL 25 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Impresses when healthy Deablo recorded 73 total tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and seven passes defensed across 13 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact Despite missing four games this season due to a forearm injury, Deablo still ranked fourth on the Falcons in total tackles and tied for fourth in passes defensed. His impact on Atlanta's defense was evident, as the team allowed 29.8 points per game while he was sidelined, compared to just 21.7 when he was active. Under contract through next season, Deablo is expected to remain an integral portion of the Falcons' linebacker corps in 2026.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bijan Robinson, Drake London & others on the Falcons win over the Saints | Press Conference Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Jessie Bates III, James Pearce Jr., Chris Lindstrom, Tyler Allgeier, Jalon Walker, Divine Deablo and Dee Alfor...

JANUARY 5 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Zac Robinson & others on the Falcons upcoming matchup vs the New Orleans Saints | Press Conference

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Paces Falcons with 10 stops Monday Deablo tallied 10 tackles (seven solo) in a 27-24 win against the Rams on Monday.

Impact Deablo was Atlanta's leading tackler in the team's upset victory. The veteran linebacker reached double-digit stops in a game for the first time on the campaign, surpassing his previous season-high mark of eight tackles. A forearm injury cost Deablo four games earlier in the season, but he's suited up in every contest since Week 12 and has at least six stops in five of his past six games.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' overlooked free-agent gem is finally earning some national recognition Divine Deablo has been flying under the radar all season for the Atlanta Falcons, but not for much longer.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Atlanta Falcons Divine Deablo & Kyle Pitts Sr. on Falcons win over Cardinals | Press Conference Atlanta Falcons ILB Divine Deablo & TE Kyle Pitts Sr. reflect on the Falcons win over the Arizona Cardinals.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Registers six stops Deablo recorded six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Deablo has posted 22 tackles (17 solo) over the last three games since returning from injury. Still, his tackle count overall this season has been low with just 5.1 per game, but he should remain an every-snap linebacker for the fantasy playoffs against the Buccaneers, Cardinals and Rams.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jessie Bates III & others on the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Seattle Seahawks Jessie Bates III, Divine Deablo, James Pearce Jr., Jake Matthews and Chris Lindstrom speak to the media after the Atlanta Falcons matchup ag...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons can't risk repeating grave Nate Landman mistake with breakout defender The Atlanta Falcons can't repeat letting Divine Deablo leave and shine elsewhere like they did with Nate Landman.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Divine Deablo got brutally honest about about Falcons' Week 13 collapse vs. Jets In the Atlanta Falcons' 27-24 upset loss against the New York Jets, one linebacker admitted they didn't do enough to stop the run.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons' Week 12 win made it painfully clear who the missing piece of the puzzle was The Atlanta Falcons returned to the win column as soon as Divine Deablo returned from IR, which is no coincidence.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Eight stops in return to action Deablo recorded eight total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints.

Impact Deablo made his return to action after missing four games with a forearm injury, finishing third on the team in takedowns behind Dee Alford (10) and Kaden Elliss (9). The eight tackles were also a new season high for the linebacker, as he has now registered 32 total tackles (14 solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also adding four passes defensed and a fumble recovery over seven contests this year.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bijan Robinson, James Pearce Jr. & others on the Atlanta Falcons win at New Orleans Bijan Robinson, James Pearce Jr., Divine Deablo and David Sills V speak to the media following the Atlanta Falcons matchup against the New O...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Taken off IR, cleared for Week 12 The Falcons activated Deablo (forearm) off IR on Saturday and removed his injury designation for Sunday's tilt against New Orleans, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site repor...

Impact Deablo landed on injured reserve Oct. 25 due to a fractured forearm. He missed the minimum four games and was able to return to full practice participation Thursday and Friday this week. Though Deablo was initially deemed questionable for Sunday's contest, that designation was removed upon his activation. He should thus return to a starting role at linebacker against New Orleans.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Progresses to full practice Deablo (forearm) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Deablo is still on IR but is in the final stages of recovery from the broken forearm he suffered in Week 7 against San Francisco. Falcons coach Raheem Morris sounded optimistic about Deablo being activated in time to return to action this Sunday against the Saints, saying, "I don't want to act like I'm going to activate him and not see him. I hope we're going to see him unless something otherwise says something." Deablo has been wearing a cast on his arm during practice, and he could return to game action while continuing to do so.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Manages limited practice Wednesday Deablo (forearm) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Deablo returned to action Wednesday for the first time since fracturing his left forearm in Week 7 at San Francisco, though he was held out of some drills. He donned a club over his hand to begin Atlanta's new week of preparation, something that he might be able to take into game action as soon as Sunday against New Orleans.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to practice Wednesday Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters that Deablo (forearm) will be designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old has missed Atlanta's last four games due to a forearm injury, but Morris told reporters Wednesday that he's "hopeful" Deablo can return for the Week 12 divisional matchup against the Saints. He must still be added to the Falcons' active roster in order to suit up Sunday. Deablo would be a huge addition to the Falcons' defense, having recorded 24 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and four passes defensed in six games prior to injury.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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