Best of 2025 in Photos: Rookies

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 celebrates after a sack during the first half of the Week 2 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, September 14, 2025. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts #31 walks out of the locker room before the Week 1 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 reacts after a sack during the second quarter of the Week 2 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, September 14, 2025. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. #33 prior to the Week 4 Game against the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 28, 2025. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts #31 makes a tackle during the Week 1 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, September 7, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Jack Nelson #69 during the Preseason Game against the Detroit Lions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, August 8, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 signs autographs after 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 edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 reacts on the sideline before 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 running back Nathan Carter #38 scores a touchdown during the Preseason Game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, August 15, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. #33 makes a tackle 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 edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 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 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 safety Xavier Watts #31 celebrates after an interception during the fourth quarter of the Week 2 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, September 14, 2025. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 reacts after the Week 2 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, September 14, 2025. (Photo by Brad Rempel/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 celebrates after the Week 2 Game against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Sunday, September 14, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jack Nelson #69 prepares to make a block in the second half during the Preseason Game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. On Friday, August 22, 2025. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Nathan Carter #38 warms up before the Preseason Game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, August 22, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Nathan Carter #38 during the Week 3 Game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, September 21, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Nathan Carter #38 runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of the Week 3 Game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. #33 attempts to tackle a receiver during the first quarter of the Week 4 Game against the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 28, 2025. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 reacts during the second quarter of the Week 4 Game against the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 28, 2025. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 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 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 celebrates a sack 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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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 and Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 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 edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 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 Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 makes a tackle 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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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 celebrates a tackle 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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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 running back Nathan Carter #38 runs the ball during the Preseason Game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, August 15, 2025. (Photo by Steven Burroughs/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant #37 on the line of scrimmage in the second half during the Preseason Game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. On Friday, August 22, 2025. (Photo by Tim Heitman/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 edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 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 safety Xavier Watts #31 during the Week 8 Game against the Miami Dolphins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 26, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/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 James Pearce Jr. #27 celebrates with Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 after scooping a fumble during the Week 9 Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. 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 edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 during the Week 9 Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Sunday, November 2, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 pursues the quarterback 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 offensive lineman Jack Nelson #69 prepares in the locker room before 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 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 defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. #33 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 reacts after a sack 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 Jalon Walker #11 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 edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 makes a sack and forces a fumble 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 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 edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 reacts during 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 makes 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 Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant #37 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 defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. #33 and Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 react 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 offensive lineman Jack Nelson #69 before 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 leads the huddle before 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 defensive back Xavier Watts #31 looks on 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 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 James Pearce Jr. #27 and Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 during 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 Mike Hughes #21 and Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts #31 celebrate after 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 safety Xavier Watts #31 and Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. #24 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 running back Nathan Carter #38 warms up prior to 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 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 edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 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 Jalon Walker #11 reacts 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 cornerback Cobee Bryant #37 on the line of scrimmage 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 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 safety Xavier Watts #31 runs out of the tunnel before 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 James Pearce Jr. #27 makes 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 Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich and Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 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 running back Nathan Carter #38 during the Week 15 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. on Thursday, December 11, 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 cornerback Cobee Bryant #37 during the Week 15 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, December 11, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/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 Mitch Martin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus #54 celebrates with Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. #27 after making 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 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 cornerback Cobee Bryant #37 and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Chris Blair #19 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 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 Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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

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Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts #31 makes 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 Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 runs out of the tunnel before the Week 18 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 4, 2026. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 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 cornerback Cobee Bryant #37 during the National Anthem before 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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Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts #31 recovers a fumble 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 edge rusher Jalon Walker #11 makes a tackle during the Week 18 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 4, 2026. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant #37 looks to block 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 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 safety Xavier Watts #31 makes a tackle during the Week 18 Game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 4, 2026. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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