Best of 2025 in Photos: Defense

Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 reacts during the Week 1 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 7, 2025. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Divine Deablo #0 makes a tackle during the Week 1 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 7, 2025. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Leonard Floyd #56 makes a sack during the Week 2 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, September 14, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. #33 intercepts the ball during the Week 2 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, September 14, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro #98 reacts after his first career sack during the Week 2 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, September 14, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 during the Week 4 Game against the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, September 28, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts #31 intercepted the ball during the Week 4 Game against the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 28, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts #31 reacts during the third quarter of the Week 4 Game against the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 28, 2025. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 and Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Leonard Floyd #56 warms up before the Week 6 Game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, October 13, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Divine Deablo #0 celebrates during the Week 6 Game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, October 13, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 makes a tackle during the Week 6 Game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, October 13, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 makes a sack during the Week 6 Game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, October 13, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 reacts during the Week 6 Game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, October 13, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 celebrates a tackle on third down during the Week 6 Game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Monday, October 13, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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The Atlanta Falcons defense reacts after Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 intercepts the ball during the Week 6 Game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, October 13, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 and Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 react during the Week 6 Game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, October 13, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 smiles after the Week 6 Game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, October 13, 2025. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Zach Harrison #96 reacts during the Week 7 Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, October 19, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts #31 during the Week 7 Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, October 19, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Divine Deablo #0 during the Week 7 Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, October 19, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 intercepts the ball during the Week 7 Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, October 19, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss #55, Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3, Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Sam Roberts #99 and Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 during the Week 7 Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, October 19, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Zach Harrison #96 makes a tackle during the Week 7 Game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, October 19, 2025. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 walks out before the Week 8 Game against the Miami Dolphins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 26, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 before the Week 8 Game against the Miami Dolphins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, October 26, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 sacks the quarterback during the first quarter of the Week 8 Game against the Miami Dolphins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 26, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker JD Bertrand #40 makes a tackle during the Week 8 Game against the Miami Dolphins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 26, 2025. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes #21 reacts after a tackle during the first quarter of the Week 8 Game against the Miami Dolphins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 26, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus #54 celebrates after a tackle during the Week 8 Game against the Miami Dolphins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 26, 2025. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 forces a fumble during the Week 9 Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, November 2, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 recovers a fumble during the Week 9 Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, November 2, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 celebrates with Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 after making a sack and forcing a fumble during the Week 9 Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, November 2, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro #98 reacts after a sack during the third quarter of the Week 9 Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, November 2, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 and Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 celebrate during the Week 9 Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, November 2, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 defensive backs huddle prior to the Week 10 Game against the Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, November 9, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 makes a tackle during the Week 10 Game against the Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, November 9, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 reacts during the Week 10 Game against the Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, November 9, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Ronnie Harrison #36 during the Week 10 Game against the Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, November 9, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Zach Harrison #96 during the Week 10 Game against the Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, November 9, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods #42 reacts during the Week 10 Game against the Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, November 9, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich during the Week 10 Game against the Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, November 9, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 celebrates with teammates after a sack and fumble recovery during the third quarter of the Week 10 Game against the Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, November 9, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 reacts during the fourth quarter of the Week 10 Game against the Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, November 9, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman David Onyemata #90 in the tunnel before the Week 11 Game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 16, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Jordan Fuller #29 in the tunnel before the Week 11 Game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 16, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. #33 celebrates a sack during the Week 11 Game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 16, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Ronnie Harrison #36 makes a sack and celebrates with Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich during the Week 11 Game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, November 16, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 before the Week 12 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. on Sunday, November 23, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 recovers a fumble during the Week 12 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, November 23, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble during the Week 12 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, November 23, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Divine Deablo #0 makes the tackle during the Week 12 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, November 23, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts #31 reacts during the Week 12 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, November 23, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Kentavius Street #93 makes a tackle during the Week 12 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, November 23, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus #54 reacts during the Week 12 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, November 23, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 reacts during the Week 12 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, November 23, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 during the Week 12 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, November 23, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 before the Week 13 Game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, November 23, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Kentavius Street #93 hits the quarterback during the first quarter of the Week 13 Game against the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, November 30, 2025. (Photo by Caean Couto/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich during the Week 13 Game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, November 23, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Leonard Floyd #56 reacts after a sack during the second quarter of the Week 13 Game against the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, November 30, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 celebrates after a sack during the Week 13 Game against the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, November 30, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. #24 makes a tackle during the Week 14 Game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 7, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes #21 celebrates after making an interception during the Week 14 Game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 7, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes #21 celebrates with teammates after making an interception during the Week 14 Game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 7, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Kentavius Street #93 reacts after a sack during the Week 14 Game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 7, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Ronnie Harrison #36 makes a tackle during the Week 14 Game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 7, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 makes a hit during the Week 15 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, December 11, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 gets a sack during the Week 15 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, December 11, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 reacts after a sack during the Week 15 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, December 11, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant #37 collides with a player during the Week 15 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, December 11, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Divine Deablo #0 celebrates during the Week 15 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, December 11, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 during the Week 16 Game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus #54 makes a sack during the Week 16 Game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus #54 celebrates during the Week 16 Game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 and cornerback Cobee Bryant #37 make a tackle during the fourth quarter of the Week 16 Game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive players pose for a photo after Atlanta Falcons cornerback CJ Henderson #39 makes an interception during the Week 16 Game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback CJ Henderson #39 celebrates with teammates after an interception during the fourth quarter of the Week 16 Game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman LaCale London #94 reacts after a tackle during the third quarter of the Week 16 Game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Photo by Howard Lao/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman David Onyemata #90 reacts after a tackle during the third quarter of the Week 16 Game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Photo by Howard Lao/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus #54 greets fans after the Week 16 Game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman David Onyemata #90 closes down during the Week 17 Game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, December 29, 2025. (Photo by Steven Burroughs/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 gets an interception for a touchdown during the Week 17 Game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, December 29, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 gets an interception for touchdown during the Week 17 Game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, December 29, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts #31 celebrates with teammates after an interception during the Week 17 Game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Monday, December 29, 2025. (Photo by Mason Bennett/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts #31 intercepts the ball during the Week 17 Game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, December 29, 2025. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. #24 during the Week 17 Game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, December 29, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro #98 gets a sack during the Week 17 Game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, December 29, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus #54 celebrates a sack during the Week 17 Game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Monday, December 29, 2025. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 and Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Divine Deablo #0 make a tackle. Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 and Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Divine Deablo #0 make a tackle during the Week 17 Game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, December 29, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Leonard Floyd #56 reacts after a sack during the Week 17 Game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, December 29, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 runs onto the field before the Week 18 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 4, 2026. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro #98 reacts before the Week 18 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 4, 2026. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 makes a record breaking sack during the Week 18 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 4, 2026. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 celebrates an interception during the Week 18 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 4, 2026. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 intercepts the ball during the Week 18 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 4, 2026. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford #20 and Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich during the Week 18 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 4, 2026. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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