ZACH HARRISON #96 - DEFENSIVE LINEMAN - ATLANTA FALCONS
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#96 - DEFENSIVE LINEMAN - ATLANTA FALCONS
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With Penix back at quarterback, Falcons show resiliency in win that restores hope for the season

Only four days after their most lopsided home loss ever at Mercedes-Benz Stadium had fans booing in the opening quarter, the Atlanta Falcons pulled off an overwhelming bounce-back...
SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press
Blocked field goal! Zach Harrison gets his hand on Trey Smack's kick to prevent three points Atlanta Falcons defensive end Zach Harrison blocks Green Bay Packers kicker Trey Smack's field goal kick.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Signed to active roster The Falcons signed Harrison to the active roster from their practice squad Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Impact Harrison will rejoin the active roster after having been waived late last month before catching on with the team's practice squad. With Da'Shawn Hand (quadriceps) on injured reserve, Harrison will likely serve as Atlanta's primary rotational defensive end behind LaCale London and Brandon Dorlus.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Penix excited in his return as Falcons starting QB

Michael Penix Jr. says he's excited to finally be making his season debut
SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press
Zach Harrison elevated for Falcons' home opener vs. Panthers The former third-round pick will play in his 41st game for the Falcons and has been a steady contributor for the defensive line.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
The business of the NFL: How Zach Harrison went from Falcons roster cut to returnee Atlanta waived Harrison after claiming three players off waivers, knowing it could lose a defensive lineman who had made a strong impression...
SEPTEMBER 3 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons' Zach Harrison release almost blew up in their face (and they know it) The Atlanta Falcons may have made a roster decision they already regret, but they got lucky it won't haunt them.
SEPTEMBER 3 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons GM Cunningham calls decision to keep 4 QBs 'a little bit of an insurance policy'

The Atlanta Falcons are opening the regular season with four quarterbacks and have not yet announced a starter
SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press
Falcons just received validation waiving Zach Harrison was the right decision Even though the Atlanta Falcons waived Zach Harrison, he won't have to leave the building to start fresh.
SEPTEMBER 2 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Falcons Re-United with Cut, Add Three Players to Practice Squad The Atlanta Falcons made a surprise cut on Monday, but he wasn't gone from the team for long. The Falcons re-signed Zach Harrison and two ot...
SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM
Patriots will soon regret letting rising star defender pass them by after roster cuts The Patriots have a clear weakness on their defensive line, which should have led them to pursue a player like Zach Harrison.
SEPTEMBER 2 • MUSKETFIRE.COM
Zach Harrison may not be a shoo-in to end up on the Falcons' practice squad The Atlanta Falcons' release of Zach Harrison will not end with him joining the team's practice squad.
SEPTEMBER 1 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Falcons' head-scratching Zach Harrison decision suddenly looks more confusing For some reason, the Atlanta Falcons released Zach Harrison with the intention of bringing him back.
SEPTEMBER 1 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Cut by Atlanta The Falcons waived Harrison (undisclosed) on Monday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Impact Harrison began camp on the active/NFI list but was activated in early August. He appeared in all three of Atlanta's preseason contests, so he appears to be past the issue that originally sidelined him. However, Harrison was cut Monday as part of a series of moves to clear the way for three players the Falcons added on waiver claims.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Acquiring Gervon Dexter just complicated Falcons' Zach Harrison discussion Zach Harrison might not be in the Atlanta Falcons' long-term plans for much longer.
AUGUST 31 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons sign former Bengals defensive end Cameron Sample to add depth after losing Jalon Walker

The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Cameron Sample
AUGUST 10 • Associated Press
Activated from NFI list The Falcons activated Harrison (undisclosed) from the active/non-football injury list Friday, William McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Impact The move comes after Harrison passed his physical Friday, putting him on track to participate in Saturday's training camp practice. The 2023 third-rounder was limited to seven regular-season games last year due to a knee injury and ended the 2025 campaign on injured reserve. Harrison is expected to start opposite Brandon Dorlus at defensive end, with Chris Williams and LaCale London working in rotation.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Opening camp on active/NFI The Falcons placed Harrison (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Wednesday.
Impact Harrison suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 7 of last season but participated in the offseason program, so it's unclear if his placement on the NFI list is related to that issue. After logging 22 tackles (nine solo), including 4.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles across 57 percent of the defensive snaps when healthy last season, Harrison is expected to be a key member of the Falcons' defensive line rotation in 2026.
JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons Players and Legends Visited U.S. Service Members in Japan Atlanta Falcons Jessie Bates III, Zach Harrison, Jalon Walker and Falcons legend John Abraham recently participated in an NFL-USO Tour, visi...
JULY 2 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Healthy for offseason program Harrison (knee) participated in the Falcons' offseason program, Daniel Flick of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Harrison was well on his way to a career year in 2025, as he recorded a career-high 4.5 sacks through the first seven games, but he suffered a knee injury in Week 7 against the 49ers and missed the remainder of the 2025 campaign. Now healthy, the Falcons are relying on Harrison to help key the pass rush alongside second-year edge defenders Jalon Walker and James Pearce.
JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons could soon face a major dilemma with former breakout candidate Zach Harrison is in for a big season if he stays healthy, which will force the Atlanta Falcons into a major decision.
JUNE 23 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Zach Harrison trade chatter will explode after Falcons make sneaky FA signing The Atlanta Falcons are finally addressing the defensive tackle room with a quiet signing, but it could spell the end of Zach Harrison in At...
MARCH 11 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Underrated Falcons' draft pick could be counting down his final days in Atlanta Zach Harrison is fresh off of a career year that was cut short, but if he wants to cash in next offseason, the Atlanta Falcons are better of...
FEBRUARY 14 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Out for the year Harrison (knee) won't return this season, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Harrison was placed on the injured reserve list in late November due to a knee issue likely sustained in the Week 7 loss to the 49ers. He played in just seven games this season, recording 22 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defensed. LaCale London will likely remain one of the Falcons' top defensive ends while Harrison is sidelined for the remainder of the season.
DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on injured reserve The Falcons placed Harrison (knee) on IR on Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Impact Harrison first hurt his knee in mid-October. He missed two games before returning to action Week 10 against Indianapolis. However, Harrison sat again Week 11 and had already been deemed out for this Sunday before being moved to IR. Atlanta coach Raheem Morris said Saturday that Harrison had a setback with his knee and will need to get the issue "fixed," which may mean the third-year pro is going to need surgery.
NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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