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- So six of the eight players who were questionable for Falcons are active and can play vs. Bucs today. Deablo inactive means they'll lean heavy on two rookies at LB in Kendal Daniels and Harold Perkins, as they have for much of 2026. · Quoting Atlanta Falcons: Full list of today's inactives
- Falcons ruled out Divine Deablo (forearm) and Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring) for tomorrow. They also elevated RB Khalil Herbert & LB Brian Asamoah II from the practice squad to the active roster. It'll be Kendal Daniels & Harold Perkins Jr. at LB for the second straight week.
- Ulbrich said when he saw Harold Perkins cover Bijan Robinson in training camp, he said to himself: "Hmm, I think we have something." #Falcons
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Kendal Daniels and Harold Perkins Jr. are both set for big days, while A.J. Terrell makes his welcome return. Those are just three of the five Falcons @falcfans.bsky.social implores you to watch closely today
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- Oct 25 Josh Kendall (X) End of first: 49ers 7, Falcons 3. Atlanta's defense really struggled without Divine Deablo last year, and it's the same so far today as the Falcons juggle Harold Perkins Jr. and Josh Woods in Deablo's spot.
- Oct 25 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Kendal Daniels and Harold Perkins Jr. are both set for big days, while A.J. Terrell makes his welcome return. Those are just three of the five Falcons @falcfans.bsky.social implores you to watch closely today
- Harold Perkins just recovered a fumble caused by Jessie Bates to give the Falcons, who trail by 16, the ball with 7:11 left. And Michael Penix Jr. hit deep shot to Jahan Dotson on next play.
- Kendal Daniels played 66% of the Falcons' defensive snaps yesterday to Harold Perkins Jr.'s 33%. That split looks like it will be matchup-based all year.
- Harold Perkins Jr. had a great game in his Superdome debut, Michael Penix Jr. is rolling, and these Falcons might just be something. @treshon.io breaks down those stories and more in his snap reactions for Week 4
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Harold Perkins Jr. was a sixth round pick
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- Oct 5 Daniel Flick (X) Kevin Stefanski said Harold Perkins Jr., with a career-high eight tackles, was "outstanding."
- Oct 5 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Harold Perkins Jr. was a sixth round pick
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No Cinderella Story: The making of Harold Perkins Jr.
From Hurricane Katrina to an ACL injury, the Falcons rookie linebacker arrives hardened and determined, shaped by everything that tried to derail him.
- Harold Perkins Jr.’s snap disparity, per Next Gen Stats: Total snaps: 88 Passing snaps: 86 Rushing snaps: 2 Well, that’s a pretty clear role, eh?
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Stefanski: Harold Perkins continues to build off of each week. That's the goal for a young player. Just stacking these games. #Falcons
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- Sep 25 Josh Kendall (X) The Kendal Daniels (fourth round) and Harold Perkins (picks) and the under-the-radar Nick Muse signing also stand out as early wins for the new Atlanta GM. · Quoting Marcus Whitman: In one summer with the #Falcons, Ian Cunningham has shown a pretty serious departure from the Bears issues in finding improvements on the D-Line. (Where he came from) 1) The Gervon Dexter trade is & always was highway robbery. He's been one of the best IDL in the league so far. 2) Cameron Thomas has been EVERYWHERE now that someone is finally allowing him to play full time. 3) Maason Smith has made an impact and swapping Orhorhoro for him looks like a win of a trade so far. Brandon Dorlus has also been good, but Cunningham inherited him.
- Sep 25 Marc Raimondi (X) Stefanski: Harold Perkins continues to build off of each week. That's the goal for a young player. Just stacking these games. #Falcons
- Touchdown, Packers: Jordan Love to Christian Watson for a four-yard score. Falcons defense burned by a 45-yard completion from Love to Matthew Golden vs. Mike Hughes and a late hit penalty on Harold Perkins Jr. Packers 7, Falcons 0; 5:13 Q1
- The #Falcons have played rookie LB Harold Perkins on 50 defensive snaps so far through two weeks 47 passes 3 runs 'Put your guys in position to succeed.' I thought Perkins was very much a developmental LB, I like this early role for him and am intrigued to watch him grow!
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Jack Strand's debut, Harold Perkins Jr.'s versatility and more notes from Panthers vs. Falcons
Catching you up on the news, notes and quotes from the Falcons' season opener.
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- Sep 21 Daniel Flick (X) Falcons' snap count notes: - Kyle Pitts played career-low 37.7% of snaps (in part from QB change) - Za'Darius Smith uptick from 16 to 28 snaps - Avieon Terrell played 26 snaps to Sydney Brown's 18 - Zach Harrison 25 snaps - Kendal Daniels 41 snaps to Harold Perkins Jr.'s 26
- Sep 21 Falcons Team Site Jack Strand's debut, Harold Perkins Jr.'s versatility and more notes from Panthers vs. Falcons
- Harold Perkins Jr. & Avieon Terrell, big Coca Cola guys. · Quoting Daniel Flick: Falcons rookies are making lunch at the Atlanta Mission: The Shepherd’s Inn, which provides support for men experiencing homelessness. Here’s Kendal Daniels (sour cream) & Zachariah Branch (salsa) doing their part.
- I was curious entering Sunday about the Falcons' snap split between Kendal Daniels and Harold Perkins Jr. Here's the answer: Daniels played 45 snaps (67% of team's total). Perkins played 23 snaps (34% of team's total).
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With Christian Harris a healthy scratch, that means Kendal Daniels and/or Harold Perkins Jr. are, indeed, in line for significant roles in their NFL debuts. · Quoting Daniel Flick: Falcons inactives:
- QB Tua Tagovailoa (oblique)
- QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee)
- DB Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles)
- DB Malcom DeWalt IV
- ILB Christian Harris
- OL Ethan Onianwa
Bottom three are healthy scratches.
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- Sep 13 Daniel Flick (X) Falcons offense goes three-and-out. Run to Bijan, screen to Bijan, sack. · Quoting Daniel Flick: Falcons defense forces a three-and-out to start. On passing down, Harold Perkins Jr., Za'Darius Smith and Avieon Terrell rolled onto the field for Falcons' nickel package. Here comes Cooper Rush.
- Sep 13 Daniel Flick (X) Falcons defense forces a three-and-out to start. On passing down, Harold Perkins Jr., Za'Darius Smith and Avieon Terrell rolled onto the field for Falcons' nickel package. Here comes Cooper Rush.
- Sep 13 Marc Raimondi (X) With LB Christian Harris a healthy scratch, expect to see plenty of rookie LBs Kendal Daniels and Harold Perkins today. #Falcons+1
- Ulbrich on the rookie LBs Kendal Daniels and Harold Perkins: I haven't felt those guys in any moment that it was too big for them. ... I think both will be significant contributors this year. #Falcons
- Kendal Daniels said he doesn’t know whether he and Harold Perkins Jr. will rotate extensively this week like in the preseason finale, but he feels they’re good complements to each other. “We’re interchangeable parts and bring different things to the game. We’re a one-two punch.”
- Harold Perkins Jr. quit football in HS. He's spent years training as a DB. He turned down multimillion dollar NIL offers to stay at LSU. The Falcons took a sixth-round swing. They may reap the rewards ... immediately. "They have a steal here." Free read