"Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo was off to an exciting start this season, but his potential breakout was interrupted by a broken forearm suffered in Sunday's loss to the 49ers. Head coach Raheem Morris said ( via D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) that Deablo would "miss some time," but added that the fifth-year linebacker is expected to return this season. 2024 fifth-rounder JD Bertrand replaced Deablo after he went down on Sunday night and will likely fill Deablo's role moving forward."
"The 27-year-old started alongside veteran inside linebacker Kaden Elliss as a crucial part of an impressive defense that ranks second in yards allowed and eighth in points allowed this year. Deablo's team-high 86.0 defensive grade from Pro Football Focus ( subscription required) ranks seventh among all inside linebackers this season, and he has been particularly impressive in coverage, allowing only a 79.6 passer rating when targeted with four pass break-ups."
Divine Deablo suffered a broken forearm in Sunday's loss to the 49ers and will miss multiple weeks. He could be placed on injured reserve depending on severity but is expected to return this season. JD Bertrand replaced Deablo and will likely fill his role. Deablo signed a two-year, $14MM deal with the Falcons and started alongside Kaden Elliss as part of a defense that ranks second in yards allowed and eighth in points allowed. Deablo has a team-high 86.0 Pro Football Focus defensive grade (seventh among inside linebackers) and has allowed a 79.6 passer rating when targeted with four pass break-ups.
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