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Falcons take aggressive approach in NFL draft to boost defense, especially pass rush

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to end a string of seven consecutive losing seasons and a trend of having one of the worst pass rushes in the league

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

New Falcons edge rusher Leonard Floyd says 'the more the merrier' if more help comes in NFL draft

New Falcons edge rusher Leonard Floyd said he wouldn't mind if the team added pass rush help in next month's NFL draft

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Falcons announce signings of safety Jordan Fuller, tight end Feleipe Franks and receiver Jamal Agnew

The Atlanta Falcons have signed safety Jordan Fuller, tight end Feleipe Franks and wide receiver Jamal Agnew

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

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MARCH 20 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Arriving in Atlanta Fuller signed with the Falcons on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 27-year-old safety will remain in the NFC South after spending his 2024 campaign with the Panthers. Fuller struggled with injuries last season, appearing in just nine games due to a hamstring injury. However, he played 1,007 defensive snaps across 17 regular-season contests with the Rams in 2023, logging 94 total tackles, eight passes defended, including three interceptions, and three forced fumbles. Fuller is now expected to start alongside Jessie Bates as part of the Falcons' top safety duo.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries derail 2024 campaign Fuller recorded 54 total tackles, one pass defended and one forced fumble across nine games in 2024.

Impact Fuller's first season in Carolina got off to a rocky start, as he missed six of the team's first nine games on injured reserve with a hamstring issue. The Ohio State product posted his second-lowest totals in tackles and passes defended while recording the fewest interceptions of his career. He was even a healthy scratch in Weeks 16 and 17, with Carolina already eliminated from playoff contention. Fuller's first season with the Panthers may be his last, as he's set to hit unrestricted free agency after signing a one-year, $3.25 million deal last offseason. He's likely to sign another one-year prove-it contract this offseason, whether with Carolina or another team, following a relatively disappointing 2024 campaign, .

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for Week 16 Fuller (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fuller is coming off a season-best nine-tackle performance against the Cowboys in Week 16. However, he will observe Sunday's game in street clothes as the Panthers opt to start undrafted rookie Demani Richardson at strong safety. Fuller's next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 29.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns season-high tackle total Fuller recorded nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 30-14 loss versus the Cowboys.

Impact Fuller played all 70 of Carolina's defensive snaps in Week 15, 40 of which Dallas decided to run on. Outside of Sunday though, he hasn't been productive enough as a tackler this season to warrant IDP consideration in most formats despite his major role in the defensive backfield.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing in loss Fuller recorded eight total tackles (five solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact The first-year Panther tied Chau Smith-Wade as Carolina's second-leading tackler in Sunday's overtime loss, trailing Josey Jewell's 10-stop performance. Woods has performed well since returning from injury, recording 19 total tackles, one pass defended and one forced fumble over the Panthers' last three games. He's expected to continue starting alongside Xavier Woods as part of Carolina's top safety duo in Week 14, when the Panthers travel to Philadelphia.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light for Sunday Fuller (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants in Munich, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact He had been listed as questionable heading into the day, but Fuller never looked to be at much risk of sitting out the Germany game after the Panthers officially reinstated him from injured reserve Saturday. Fuller was a full participant in practice throughout the week and should reclaim a starting role at safety as he suits up for the first time since Week 3.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Panthers activated Fuller (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Fuller is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, but given he was a full practice participant all week, it appears the 2020 sixth-round pick should be able to play. Prior to his hamstring injury, Fuller played in the first three games of the regular season and logged 15 tackles (eight solo).

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 10 Fuller (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Fuller remains on injured reserve but got in a week of full practices, suggesting he's ready to return to game action. The veteran safety was initially injured in Week 3 and has been out ever since. Demani Richardson has been handling safety duties alongside Xavier Woods in Fuller's absence.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against New Orleans Fuller (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Fuller was a full practice participant all week, but he will not be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's contest. His next chance at suiting up will be Week 10 against the Giants on Sunday, Nov. 10. The 2020 sixth-round pick will miss his sixth game of the regular season due to a hamstring injury he picked up in Week 3 against the Raiders.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 9 Fuller (hamstring) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.

Impact Fuller was a full participant in Panthers practice throughout the week, but he still must be activated off Carolina's injured reserve list in order to suit up Sunday. If he's sidelined for sixth consecutive game as expected, Demani Richardson will likely start alongside Xavier Woods as part of the Panthers' top safety duo.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Thursday Fuller (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Impact Fuller has logged consecutive full practices this week, which puts him on a good trajectory to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints. In the two games prior to suffering a hamstring injury in Week 3 against the Raiders, Fuller registered 13 tackles (eight solo). Once he's activated from IR, Fuller should reclaim the starting strong safety job from Demani Richardson.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return in Week 8 Fuller (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.

Impact Fuller was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week. However, Friday's injury report suggests he's still dealing with his hamstring issue in some capacity. The Ohio State product must still be activated to the Panthers' active roster order to have a chance at suiting up in Week 9, when the Saints travel to Carolina.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets okay to practice again Carolina designated Fuller (hamstring) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The transaction opens a 21-day window during which the Panthers can officially activate Fuller from injured reserve before they'd be forced to leave him there for the rest of the year. The team's official practice report should shed some light on his potential availability for Week 8.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't require surgery Panthers coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Fuller (hamstring) won't require surgery to address his injury, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fuller's hamstring injury led to his being placed on IR on Tuesday, so the fact that he'll be able to avoid surgery inspires hope that the starting safety will be able to get back on the field when first eligible. Being placed on IR rules Fuller out for at least the next four games, which makes Week 8 against the Broncos on Oct. 27 his first possible return target.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on IR Fuller (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Fuller exited Sunday's win over the Raiders early with the injury and was unable to return. He'll now be forced to miss at least the next four weeks, leaving the Panthers without their starting free safety. In his absence, Nick Scott will be asked to continue filling in at the position, as he did Sunday, recording six tackles (four solo) in the process.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Holy Cross grounds out 43-22 win over Bryant behind Fuller's 2 TDs

Jayden Clerveaux ran for 104 yards and a touchdown, Jordan Fuller ran for two scores and Holy Cross used the middle quarters to take control and beat Bryant 43-22

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Farrell-to-Harris touchdown in final minute lifts Rhode Island over Holy Cross in 20-17 thriller

Devin Farrell hit Shawn Harris Jr. for a 31-yard touchdown pass with 19 seconds remaining and Rhode Island survived a wild fourth quarter to defeat Holy Cross 20-17 in the season o...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Will Panthers' massive defensive overhaul help their rebuild?

Star LB Brian Burns is one of six defensive starters gone, and four other key contributors remain unsigned. Is this all part of the plan?

MARCH 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Panthers sign free agent safety Jordan Fuller from the Rams

The Carolina Panthers have added free agent safety Jordan Fuller to their new-look secondary

MARCH 15, 2024 • Associated Press

PHOTOS: Best of Jordan Fuller through the years View action shots of the safety throughout his NFL career.

MARCH 15, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Rams Free Agent Jordan Fuller to Sign With Panthers The Carolina Panthers will reportedly sign Los Angeles Rams free safety Jordan Fuller.

MARCH 15, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM