Olamide Zaccheaus - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Only one catch in Madrid Zaccheaus caught one of three targets for five yards during the Falcons' 34-17 loss to the Bengals on Sunday in Madrid. He also returned one kickoff for 28 yards and returned two p...

Impact Zaccheaus briefly left Sunday's game while being evaluated for a possible concussion, but the veteran wide receiver was quickly cleared to return. He has only six catches (on 16 targets) for 26 yards through eight regular-season games, and he's caught one pass or zero in seven of those contests. Zaccheaus isn't a key piece in the Falcons' offense, and that's unlikely to change heading into Week 10 against the Chiefs on Nov. 15.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Back in action Sunday Zaccheaus (head) has returned to Sunday's matchup against Cincinnati in Madrid, Spain, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Zaccheaus was pulled from the game in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion. He cleared protocol relatively quickly and returned during the same period. He'll try to help Atlanta's offense rally back from a fourth-quarter deficit.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for concussion Zaccheaus is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals in Madrid, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site re...

Impact Zaccheaus exited the third quarter of Sunday's international contest with a head injury. The wide receiver will be evaluated by one of the NFL's independent neurologists, and if he is deemed to have a concussion will be out for the remainder of the game. While Zaccheaus is absent, Chris Blair and Beaux Collins could see more snaps with the offense.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Active versus Tampa Bay Zaccheaus (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact Zaccheaus didn't play in the Week 7 meeting with the 49ers due to a shoulder injury. He was limited during practice throughout the week, though it wasn't enough to avoid a questionable designation for Sunday's divisional clash with Tampa Bay. While the wideout was in danger of missing this contest, he will avoid a second consecutive absence. Zaccheaus has only four catches (11 targets) for 17 yards in six regular-season games in 2026. He also holds a role on special teams as a return man.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 8 Zaccheaus (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Zaccheaus was limited in practice all week due to a shoulder injury, which prevented him from playing against the 49ers in Week 7. His status may not be officially known until approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Falcons announce their list of inactive players. Zachariah Branch would continue to operate in an elevated role both offensively and on special teams as a returner if Zaccheaus is held out for a second consecutive week.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Zaccheaus (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Impact Zaccheaus didn't play in the 29-20 win over San Francisco on Sunday. While his limited participation in the Falcons' previous two practices is a positive sign, he still may be heading for an injury designation for the Week 8 meeting with Tampa Bay. The 29-year-old hasn't been overly involved this season, catching four passes (11 targets) for 17 yards. However, Zaccheaus plays a role as a return man on special teams, so if he's not cleared to play Sunday, Jahan Dotson and Zachariah Branch may see more action in that area, even more so if Brian Robinson (hamstring) is also unavailable.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Zaccheaus (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Zaccheaus continues his streak of limited practices from Week 7 prep into Week 8 prep. The wide receiver was inactive for the Falcons' Week 7 win over the 49ers despite logging three consecutive limited sessions. This contest shows Wednesday's participation level is nothing new and does not yet move the needle for Zaccheaus' potential to suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive with shoulder injury Zaccheaus (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Zaccheaus battled a shoulder injury throughout Week 7 prep, logging limited practice participation in all three sessions. The wide receiver ultimately lost the battle and will need additional time to recover from the injury, leaving Zachariah Branch as the Falcons' No. 3 wide receiver for Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Zaccheaus was limited by a shoulder issue in all three practices of Week 7 prep. That earned him the questionable tag for Sunday's game, but it looks like the veteran wide receiver will miss his first game of the 2026 season. Zachariah Branch would take on a larger role offensively and on special teams as a returner if Zaccheaus is unable to play.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 7 Zaccheaus (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Zaccheaus practice reps were limited during Week 7 prep due to a shoulder issue, which he may have picked up during the Falcons' Week 6 loss to the Bears. If he cannot play Sunday, then rookie third-rounder Zachariah Branch would be in line for more work both on offense and on special teams as a returner, with running back Brian Robinson also in the mix for return duties.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another limited practice Zaccheaus (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact It's the second straight limited practice to begin the week for Zaccheaus, who is dealing with a shoulder injury. He may need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid being tagged with a designation heading into the weekend. Zaccheaus had four catches on six targets through three weeks but hasn't caught any of his five targets over Atlanta's past three contests.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Wednesday Zaccheaus (shoulder) was a limited participant at the Falcons' practice Wednesday, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Zaccheaus appears to have picked up a shoulder injury during the team's 31-23 loss to the Bears in Week 6. The fact that he was able to practice in any capacity Wednesday would suggest that it is a minor issue, but the wide receiver will have two more chances to prove his health before Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

Just one target Monday Zaccheaus failed to haul in his lone target during the Falcons' 45-24 win over the Saints on Monday.

Impact The Falcons relied more heavily on the running game Monday, with Michael Penix attempting only 20 passes while Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson combined for 203 yards and five touchdowns on 33 carries. That left few targets to go around for the Falcons' pass catchers, with none other than Drake London (six) seeing more than three targets from quarterback Michael Penix. Zaccheaus' 21 offensive snaps were third-most among Falcons wide receivers behind London (51) and Jahan Dotson (36). However, despite entering the season as the team's WR3, Zaccheaus has just four catches (on seven targets) for 17 yards through the first four games of the regular season, and rookie wideout Zachariah Branch has seemingly taken over as Atlanta's primary returner on kickoffs and special teams. Up next for the Falcons is a Week 5 home showdown against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in Thursday's win Zaccheaus brought in both of his targets for nine yards and returned one punt for four yards during the Falcons' 35-14 win over the Packers on Thursday.

Impact Both of Zaccheaus catches occurred in the second quarter on the same drive, which ended with a 44-yard field goal by Nick Folk. Zaccheaus is up to four catches (on six targets) for 17 yards through three regular-season games while operating as a depth option in the passing game, though Thursday's win may have been the start for a more explosive offense for the Falcons with Michael Penix under center, rather than Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush (coach's decision) or Jack Strand (coach's decision). The Falcons will travel to New Orleans to face the Saints on Monday, Oct. 5.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Falcons players Olamide Zaccheaus and Gervon Dexter Sr. speak to media post-practice | Press Conference Atlanta Falcons players Olamide Zaccheaus and Gervon Dexter Sr. address the media following practice ahead of Thursday Night Football vs Gre...

SEPTEMBER 22 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Plays versatile role in loss Zaccheaus caught one of three targets for three yards while returning four kicks for 79 yards in Sunday's 34-3 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Zaccheaus played 30 offensive snaps and seven special-teams snaps in Sunday's contest. The wide receiver and returner is a jack-of-all-trades, filling in and assisting wherever he can for a Falcons team that lacks depth in multiple areas due to injuries.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Catches sole target amidst many roles Zaccheaus caught his sole target for five yards and returned one kick for 29 yards in the Falcons' 20-13 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Zaccheaus was the Falcons' WR3, QB3, and RB3 in Sunday's contest while also being the No. 2 kick and punt returner. The Renaissance man played many roles for the team but did not have a big night by the box score or snap logs. Zaccheaus played just 18 of the 60 offensive snaps for the Falcons and just five special teams snaps.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jack-of-all-trades for Week 1 Zaccheaus will serve as the Falcons' WR3, the backup returner on punts and kickoffs and the emergency third option at both quarterback and running back for Sunday's regular-season...

Impact The Falcons have two quarterbacks (Cooper Rush and Jack Strand) and two running backs (Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson) on the game day roster for Sunday's regular-season opener. Most of Zaccheaus' playing time figures to come on three-wideout sets as he works behind Drake London and Jahan Dotson, with rookie third-rounder Zachariah Branch also in the mix for offensive snaps.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 13 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Open competition for WR2 Zaccheaus enters training camp in a battle against Jahan Dotson and rookie third-rounder Zachariah Branch for the Falcons' WR2 job behind Drake London (undisclosed), Tim Weaver of...

Impact After stints in Philadelphia, Washington and Chicago, Zaccheaus opted to sign a one-year contract in March to rejoin the Falcons, whom he played four seasons for from 2019 to 2022. The Virginia product has eclipsed 500 receiving yards just once in the first seven years of his NFL career, but given the lack of reliable pass catchers behind London and tight end Kyle Pitts, Zaccheaus will have the chance to establish himself as Atlanta's WR2 in training camp. Dotson brings four years of NFL experience to the table, but Zaccheaus' biggest competition figures to come from the rookie Branch, who made a strong impression on coaches and players for his speed, explosiveness and playmaking ability during college and in OTAs.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Falcons Wide Receiver Olamide Zaccheaus on returning to Atlanta | Press Conference Atlanta Falcons WR Olamide Zaccheaus speaks with the media after returning to the franchise during 2026 Free Agency.

MARCH 17 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Olamide Zaccheaus highlights | 2026 Free Agency Watch the top career highlights of wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus as he returns to Atlanta in free agency.

MARCH 17 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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