Falcons Place Da'Shawn Hand on IR, Sign Nick Muse to Roster

The Atlanta Falcons have made roster changes following a season-ending injury to defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand, who was moved to injured reserve on Wednesday.

Hand suffered a quad injury during the season opener, prompting the Falcons to sign tight end Nick Muse from their practice squad as a corresponding move. Additionally, the team added defensive end Drake Jackson and running back Khalil Herbert to the practice squad.

Nick Muse initially joined the Falcons in August and was part of the practice squad after being released during final roster cuts. He was elevated for the Week 1 game against the Steelers, where he recorded one tackle on special teams. Muse previously played 16 games for the Minnesota Vikings from 2022 to 2024, catching one pass during that time.