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Serves mostly on special teams Bertrand logged 35 tackles (13 solo) and two pass defenses in 15 games for the Falcons in 2025.

Impact The second-year linebacker mostly operated on special teams in 2025. He did see more work on defense from Weeks 7 through 10 in the absence of Divine Deablo due to a forearm injury, and Bertrand logged 28 tackles (12 solo) and a pass defense over that four-game span. Bertrand would have a better chance to earn a starting role on the Falcons' defense in 2026 if Kaden Elliss -- who is an unrestricted free agent -- takes his talents elsewhere.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruke Orhorhoro & JD Bertrand reflect on the Falcons loss to the Jets Ruke Orhorhoro and JD Bertrand speak to the media the day after the Atlanta Falcons matchup against the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

JD Bertrand's fourth-down TFL forces Colts into their second turnover on downs in Berlin Atlanta Falcons linebacker JD Bertrand's fourth-down TFL forces the Indianapolis Colts into their second turnover on downs in Berlin.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Good to go Bertrand (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Bertrand logged a full practice Friday and appears good to go for Sunday's contest. During last Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Patriots Bertrand played 30 defensive snaps where he logged five total tackles (four solo).

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working through knee injury Bertrand (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bertrand likely injured his knee during the Falcons' Week 9 loss to the Patriots, when he played 46 snaps (30 on defense, 16 on special teams) and finished with five tackles (four solo). He had has practice reps limited Wednesday, and he'll have two more opportunities to practice fully and avoid an injury tag ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies nine tackles in loss Bertrand logged nine tackles (three solo) in Atlanta's loss versus the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact Bertrand finished second on the team in tackles behind Kaden Elliss' 12. The 25-year-old has taken advantage of increased playing time over the past two weeks with Divine Deablo sidelined by a forearm injury, racking up 19 tackles (seven solo) over that span. Bertrand will look to keep producing in the Week 9 matchup against the Patriots.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The one underrated Falcon that could flip Week 8 on its head is painfully obvious JD Bertrand’s rising role could flip Week 8 in the Atlanta Falcons' favor, using elite instincts to anchor the defense vs. Miami’s speed.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

David Sills V, Jamal Agnew & JD Bertrand talk preparation for Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins | Press Conference David Sills V, Jamal Agnew & JD Bertrand speak to the media ahead of the Atlanta Falcons matchup vs the Miami Dolphins.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Falcons' 40 JD Bertrand's helmet looks different than his Atlanta teammates | Sporting News There's a very good reason for this.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

On the field for OTAs Bertrand (eye) is participating in OTAs, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

Impact Bertrand closed his rookie season on the sidelines with an eye injury, though the issue is now behind him. He could be in line for a key reserve role in the middle of Atlanta's defense while also serving on special teams in 2025.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in regular-season finale Bertrand (eye) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact An eye injury limited Bertrand in practice all week, and the issue is severe enough for the rookie fifth-rounder to miss the final game of the regular season. He'll end his first NFL regular season with 23 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, over 12 games. Josh Woods will be the primary backup at inside linebacker behind starters Kaden Elliss and Nate Landman due to Bertrand's injury.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Bertrand (eye) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact The rookie linebacker from Notre Dame was limited in practice throughout the week due to an eye issue, but it now appears he still has a chance to suit up for the Week 18 divisional matchup. If Bertrand is unable to play Sunday, Josh Woods will likely serve as the Falcons' top reserve inside linebacker.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

JD Bertrand's powerful bull-rush nets sack vs. Daniels Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker JD Bertrand's powerful bull-rush nets a sack against fellow rookie in Washington Commanders quarterback Ja...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Good to go vs. Bolts Bertrand (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Bertrand missed the Falcons' last three regular-season games due to a concussion. He was able to log consecutive full practices to end the week, and he has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocols ahead of Sunday's game. The rookie fifth-round pick has logged 10 tackles (seven solo) across eight regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another week Bertrand (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Bertrand downgraded to a DNP on Friday after opening the Falcons' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions. The rookie from Notre Dame must still pass through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before taking the field again. Expect Rashaan Evans to serve as one of the Falcons' top rotational inside linebackers until Bertrand returns.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Sunday Bertrand (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.

Impact Bertrand has yet to pass through the NFL's five step concussion protocol and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday. Rashaan Evans is expected to see increased work on the Falcons' special-teams unit with Bertrand sidelined in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be sidelined Week 9 Bertrand (concussion) won't play against the Cowboys on Sunday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Bertrand was concussed in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay and hasn't cleared the NFL's five-step protocol. The linebacker logged 73 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 5 but has otherwise played primarily on special teams. Bertrand's absence Sunday could pave the way for Rashaan Evans, who was signed to the 53-player roster Friday, to see some work on defense immediately.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Bertrand (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bertrand played 37 total snaps (16 defensive and 21 on special teams) and recorded two total tackles in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay; however, it appears he picked up a concussion in the process. He'll need to clear the NFL's five-step protocol in order to suit up in Week 9, when the Falcons host the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Thursday start Bertrand is positioned to start Thursday's divisional matchup against the Buccaneers with Troy Andersen (knee) ruled out and Nate Landman (calf) still on IR, Daniel Flick of SI.com...

Impact Bertrand, a rookie fifth-round pick, will be tasked with taking on a starting role after being mostly limited to special teams to begin his career. He played eight defensive snaps (11 percent) versus the Saints in Week 4 after playing just one defensive snap, the first of his NFL career, in Week 3. Andersen, while filling in for Landman in Week 2 and Week 3, played 94 and 99 percent of defensive snaps, so Bertrand could be thrust into a similar spotlight role versus Tampa Bay's offense.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

JD Bertrand: Homecoming for Atlanta native | Rookie Spotlight Atlanta Falcons fifth round draft pick JD Bertrand talks about his draft experience and excitement coming back to Atlanta.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

JD Bertrand: "Captain America" joins the League | Rookie Spotlight | Atlanta Falcons Atlanta Falcons fifth round draft pick JD Bertrand talks about his draft experience and excitement to play back at home.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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