The Falcons waived Harrison (undisclosed) on Monday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Harrison began camp on the active/NFI list but was activated in early August. He appeared in all three of Atlanta's preseason contests, so he appears to be past the issue that originally sidelined him. However, Harrison was cut Monday as part of a series of moves to clear the way for three players the Falcons added on waiver claims.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Activated from NFI list
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The Falcons activated Harrison (undisclosed) from the active/non-football injury list Friday, William McFadden of the team's official site reports.
The move comes after Harrison passed his physical Friday, putting him on track to participate in Saturday's training camp practice. The 2023 third-rounder was limited to seven regular-season games last year due to a knee injury and ended the 2025 campaign on injured reserve. Harrison is expected to start opposite Brandon Dorlus at defensive end, with Chris Williams and LaCale London working in rotation.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Opening camp on active/NFI
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The Falcons placed Harrison (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Wednesday.
Harrison suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 7 of last season but participated in the offseason program, so it's unclear if his placement on the NFI list is related to that issue. After logging 22 tackles (nine solo), including 4.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles across 57 percent of the defensive snaps when healthy last season, Harrison is expected to be a key member of the Falcons' defensive line rotation in 2026.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Healthy for offseason program
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Harrison (knee) participated in the Falcons' offseason program, Daniel Flick of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Harrison was well on his way to a career year in 2025, as he recorded a career-high 4.5 sacks through the first seven games, but he suffered a knee injury in Week 7 against the 49ers and missed the remainder of the 2025 campaign. Now healthy, the Falcons are relying on Harrison to help key the pass rush alongside second-year edge defenders Jalon Walker and James Pearce.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Out for the year
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Harrison (knee) won't return this season, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Harrison was placed on the injured reserve list in late November due to a knee issue likely sustained in the Week 7 loss to the 49ers. He played in just seven games this season, recording 22 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defensed. LaCale London will likely remain one of the Falcons' top defensive ends while Harrison is sidelined for the remainder of the season.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Lands on injured reserve
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The Falcons placed Harrison (knee) on IR on Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Harrison first hurt his knee in mid-October. He missed two games before returning to action in Week 10 against Indianapolis. However, Harrison sat again during Week 11 and had already been deemed out for this Sunday before being moved to IR. Atlanta coach Raheem Morris said Saturday that Harrison had a setback with his knee and will need to get the issue "fixed," which may mean the third-year pro is going to need surgery.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Out for Week 12
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Harrison (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
The Ohio State product didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and will now be sidelined for the fourth time in the Falcons' last five games on Sunday. Harrison has appeared in seven games this season, recording 22 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, and one pass defensed. Expect Brandon Dorlus to have an expanded role on Atlanta's defense while Harrison remains sidelined in Week 12.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Limited participant in practice
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Harrison (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the team's official website reports.
Harrison upgraded to limited participation Thursday after not practicing Wednesday. The injury appears to be related to that which sidelined him for Weeks 8 and 9. However, Harrison's ability to play in Sunday's overtime loss to the Colts and his progression in practice this week implies Thursday's limited participation may be attributed to workload management. With limited participation or a full practice Friday, the 24-year-old should have a chance to play Sunday against the Panthers.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Productive in return
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Harrison logged five tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in Atlanta's loss to the Colts on Sunday.
Harrison missed the last two games with a knee injury but had a strong outing in his return, recording one of the team's seven sacks. The 24-year-old is having a strong start to the season, totaling 22 tackles (nine solo), including a career-high 4.5 sacks, across just seven games played.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Won't play Week 8
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Harrison (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
A knee injury sustained in Week 7 against the 49ers limited Harrison's practice participation all week, but he has been cleared to play against Miami after going through pregame warmups. The 2023 third-rounder has recorded at least 1.0 sacks in three of his last five games, and that pass-rushing ability will need to be made up by Brandon Dorlus and Ta'Quon Graham.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Questionable for Sunday
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Harrison (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
Harrison practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week after likely sustaining a knee injury in the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the 49ers. He's started all six of Atlanta's games this season, recording 17 total tackles, including a career-high 3.5 sacks, and one pass defended. If he's forced to miss the Week 8 contest, expect Brandon Dorlus to start opposite David Onyemata on the Falcons' defensive line.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Logs sack in win
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Harrison tallied one solo tackle, including 1.0 sacks, during Atlanta's win Sunday versus Washington.
Harrison recorded the team's only sack of Marcus Mariota in the win. The 24-year-old is now up to 2.5 sacks on the season, and he will look to keep up his high level of play during the Falcons' Week 6 matchup versus the Bills following their upcoming week off.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Role cut down in 2024
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In 17 games in 2024, Harrison recorded 26 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, along with two passes defensed.
Despite playing one more game, Harrison actually played fewer total defensive snaps in 2024 (263) than he did in his rookie season in 2023 (323). At least part of that difference could be explained by Atlanta's shift from a 4-3 to a 3-4 defensive scheme under new defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake. If Lake retains the position, Harrison could be in line for a similar snap share in 2025.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Missing Week 18
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Harrison (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Harrison will miss the Falcons' regular-season finale after sustaining a knee injury during the team's Week 17 loss to the Bears. Expect Albert Huggins to see increased opportunities on Atlanta's defensive line with Harrison missing Week 18.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Returns to Week 17 contest
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Harrison has returned to action against Chicago on Sunday after previously exiting with a knee issue, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Harrison exited the contest early in the second quarter and was originally deemed questionable to return. However, he's since been able to re-enter the matchup.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Exits with knee injury
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Harrison (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Chicago, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Harrison recorded one tackle (one solo) before being forced out of Sunday's contest early in the second quarter. LaCale London will likely see an uptick in snaps as long as Harrison remains out.
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Falcons' Zach Harrison: Produces two sacks Sunday
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Harrison recorded three tackles (three solo), including two sacks, and a pass reflection in Atlanta's 29-10 win Sunday versus Indianapolis.
Harrison had his best game of the season, as he managed to sack Gardner Minshew a career-best two times. Through 15 games played this season, the rookie third-round pick has racked up 29 tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and will look to add to his totals next week versus the Bears.
