The former third-round pick will play in his 41st game for the Falcons and has been a steady contributor for the defensive line.

More than two years after the Atlanta Falcons selected him, Bralen Trice made his long-awaited regular-season debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He enjoyed every moment.

The veteran will start his second game for Atlanta, and he will be backed up by rookie Jack Strand.

The Atlanta Falcons have ruled out two players, including two quarterbacks, for Sunday's home opener against the Carolina Panthers