{"id":345785,"date":"2025-09-06T07:44:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T07:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/345785\/"},"modified":"2025-09-06T07:44:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T07:44:21","slug":"falcons-steal-defender-from-panthers-practice-squad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/345785\/","title":{"rendered":"Falcons steal defender from Panthers practice squad"},"content":{"rendered":"

The post Falcons steal defender from Panthers practice squad<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With the 2025-26 season officially underway after Thursday night\u2019s contest between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, some teams around the league are making last-minute roster adjustments. One of those clubs is the Atlanta Falcons<\/a>, as the front office signed a player off of the Carolina Panthers<\/a>\u2019 practice squad.<\/p>\n

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Reports indicate that the Falcons are signing defensive lineman<\/a> Sam Roberts, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. The 27-year-old defensive tackle will be given a spot on the active roster.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Falcons are signing DL Sam Roberts to their active roster off the Panthers\u2019 practice squad, source says.\u201d<\/p>\n

Roberts is entering the fourth year of his career. He spent his first two seasons in the league with the New England Patriots before playing with the Panthers last season. Through his three seasons in the league, Sam Roberts has only played in 15 total games, making sporadic appearances and starting in one game. He\u2019s totaled eight combined tackles (three solo) so far in his career.<\/p>\n

The Falcons seemingly signed Roberts off of the Panthers\u2019 practice squad to add some depth to the interior defensive line. It\u2019s unclear how much playing time Roberts will receive this year, as Atlanta has several defensive tackles on the roster. David Onyemata and Brandon Dorlus lead the way, while Zach Harrison and Ruke Orhohoro are listed as the immediate backups.<\/p>\n

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Roberts may have a chance to play against his former team, though, as the Falcons take on the Panthers in Week 3. It\u2019s possible Atlanta signed the veteran defensive lineman to gather intel about Carolina, as that is a common practice in the NFL.<\/p>\n

Until then, the Falcons will kick off the regular season<\/a> with a Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It\u2019s an opportunity for Atlanta to get an early edge over a divisional rival, who is believed to be the favorite in the NFC South.<\/p>\n

Related: Michael Penix Jr. key Falcons receiver a \u2018game-time decision\u2019 vs Buccaneers<\/a><\/p>\n

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