"Finding his way to the NFL as a fourth-round pick out of Alabama, Hand found himself playing a big role as a rookie, starting eight games while appearing in 13. Injuries derailed Hand's sophomore campaign; he missed the first six weeks of the season, made two starts in three appearances over the next seven, and spent the last three weeks on injured reserve."
"In 2023, Hand got a fresh start in Miami and reached a new high, playing in 16 games, the most for a season at that point in his career. He even improved upon that number with a fully healthy 2024 campaign, appearing in 17 games and even earning two starts."
"Hand made the best of it by earning a full-time starting role for the first time in his career. He did, unfortunately, find his way back to IR, but after the four-game minimum had passed, Hand slid right back into his starting spot to finish the season with 13 games."
The Falcons signed defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand to a one-year, $3 million contract to fill the void left by David Onyemata's departure. Hand's career has been marked by injury struggles that limited his early years with Detroit, the Colts, and Titans. After joining Miami in 2023, Hand achieved career highs by playing in 16 games, then 17 games in 2024. Last season with the Chargers, Hand earned his first full-time starting role, appearing in 13 games despite an IR stint. Hand will compete with second-round pick Ruke Orhorhoro for interior defensive line snaps, potentially serving as insurance if Orhorhoro continues underperforming.
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