Hand (leg) participated at practice Tuesday, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Hand was sidelined for most of August because of a leg issue, but he now seems to be back at full strength. The veteran should play a large role on the Falcons' defensive line in 2026 along with recent trade acquisition Gervon Dexter and 2024 fourth-rounder Brandon Dorlus.
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Falcons' Da'Shawn Hand: Battling leg injury
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Hand has missed most of training camp due to a leg injury, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
It's unknown how severe the injury is, but questions concerning Hand's health arose after Atlanta acquired Gervon Dexter from Chicago on Sunday. Hand, the 2018 No. 114 overall pick, has bounced around the NFL since being drafted, making stops in Detroit, Miami and Los Angeles (Chargers), where he most recently appeared in 13 regular-season games and amassed 29 total tackles and 1.5 sacks during the 2025-26 campaign. Until there is a definitive update, the 30-year-old should at least be considered day-to-day.
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Falcons' Da'Shawn Hand: Headed to Atlanta
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The Falcons signed Hand to a contract Monday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Hand is a nine-year NFL veteran who spent 2025 with the Chargers, tallying 29 tackles including 1.5 sacks, along with four defensed passes including an interception, over 13 regular-season games. He should compete for a starting role with Atlanta.
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Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand: Logs a first in eighth year
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Hand accumulated 29 tackles (18 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and four passes defensed, including one interception, over 13 games in the 2025 regular season.
Hand's Week 14 interception of Jalen Hurts marked the first of his eight-year career, and the pick helped lead the Chargers to a pivotal victory over the then defending champs. The defensive end managed to exceed his 2024 sack total (1.0) despite playing four fewer games in 2025. The 30-year-old will enter the 2026 offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
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Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand: Upgrades to full participation
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Hand (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
Hand missed Thursday's session due to an illness, but the defensive end's immune system seems to have fought back enough for him to immediately upgrade to a full participant Friday. The quick return to total participation means that the starter is likely good to go for Monday's contest with the Eagles, and he will have one more practice to exhibit his health before the game.
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Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand: Sidelined Thursday
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Hand (illness) didn't practice Thursday.
The 30-year-old likely needs to upgrade to at least a limited practice Friday or Saturday in order to play in the Week 14 matchup against the Eagles on Monday night. If Hand is unable to go, Naquan Jones is likely to have an expanded role on the Chargers' defensive line.
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Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand: Will play Sunday
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Hand (groin) is active for the Chargers' game versus the Steelers on Sunday.
Hand spent the past four weeks on injured reserve but is now set to make his return to the field. The 29-year-old should resume his role as one of the team's starting defensive ends during Sunday's matchup.
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Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand: Activated from IR
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The Chargers activated Hand (groin) from injured reserve Saturday, but he is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Hand opened the week with back-to-back limited practices before logging a full session Friday. He hasn't been officially cleared to return from a four-game absence Sunday, but his activation from IR indicates that he will play against Pittsburgh. Hand's return would result in less snaps at defensive end to go around for Justin Eboigbe and Scott Matlock.
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Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand: Gets cleared to practice again
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The Chargers designated Hand (groin) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Hand has spent the last four games on injured reserve with a groin injury he suffered in Week 5 versus the Commanders, but it now seems like he's trending toward playing soon. His activity at practice during the week will be worth keeping an eye on ahead of Sunday's game versus the Steelers.
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Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand: Leaves game with groin injury
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Hand is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders due to a groin injury.
Hand went to the locker room in the first half after sustaining a groin injury on defense, and he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. With Naquan Jones (coach's decision) inactive, Scott Matlock should see a significant increase in snaps at defensive end opposite Otito Ogbonnia for as long as Hand is out of the game.
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Dolphins' Da'Shawn Hand: Career-high 31 tackles in 2024
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Hand played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 31 tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Hand spent most of the 2024 season in a rotational role at defensive end behind starters Calais Campbell and Zach Sieler. Hand registered career highs in defensive snaps (532) and total tackles (31) and was able to play in every single regular-season game. The 2018 fourth-round pick will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, and he could look to join an organization that can offer him a bigger role with the first-team defense.
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Da'Shawn Hand: Works out with Colts
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Hand (groin) worked out for the the Colts on Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Hand reached an injury settlement with the Lions on Nov. 30 and became a free agent. His workout with the Colts indicates he has recovered from the groin injury that landed him on the IR.
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Lions' Da'Shawn Hand: Questionable to return
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Hand (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns.
Hand exited the game in the second half and did not record any stats. Nick Williams should step into a bigger role so long as Hand is sidelined.
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Lions' Da'Shawn Hand: Running on sidelines
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Hand (groin) was seen running on the sidelines during practice this week, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
Hand is on injured reserve due to a groin injury he sustained during training camp. Any sort of increased activity level is good news for the defensive end, who will first be eligible to come off IR in Week 4 against Chicago.
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Lions' Da'Shawn Hand: Sent to IR
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Detroit placed Hand (groin) on injured reserve Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Hand has been sidelined since suffering a groin injury Aug. 10, and he will now be forced to miss at least the first three weeks of the season. The defensive end's first chance to retake the field will come Oct. 3 versus the Bears.
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Lions' Da'Shawn Hand: Shifts to injured reserve
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Hand (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
The 25-year-old picked up the ankle injury during last week's loss to the Packers and will miss the final three games of the season. Hand finishes 2020 with 19 tackles (12 solo) and one forced fumble in 10 games.
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Lions' Da'Shawn Hand: Will miss third straight game
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Hand (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Hand will miss a third consecutive game and was again unable to practice at all this week. At this point, he's far from a lock to return against the Packers in Week 14.
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Lions' Da'Shawn Hand: Out against Texans
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Hand (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Texans, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Hand is poised to miss a second straight game after missing practice all week. Romeo Okwara will start at defensive end, and Everson Griffen figures to start on the other side of the line.
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Lions' Da'Shawn Hand: Gearing up Sunday
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Hand (chest) is active for Sunday's game versus the Saints.
Hand will avoid missing time with a chest injury that popped up this week. The 24-year-old defensive end should resume starting duties, where he's registered six tackles (four solo) through three games.
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Lions' Da'Shawn Hand: Suiting up for Week 1
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Hand (groin) is active for Sunday's season opener against the Raiders.
Hand was slowed at practice this past week, but his injury will not prevent him from taking the field in Week 1. It's not clear if he will be limited at all, but he does figure to slot in at the starting defensive end spot opposite Trey Flowers.
