"Harrison has had a credible case as the team's best overall defensive lineman, with tremendous strength and savvy that has allowed him to have standout stretches as a pass rusher and run defender. His loss stresses the defensive line, which relies on rotating fresh players for maximum impact, and takes one one of Atlanta's better defenders up front. That's concerning with the team's struggles to stop the run this year and the importance of their pass rush,"
"Losing Bowman is less of a loss from an impact perspective-Dee Alford has done a good job filling in all year, minus a couple of rough stretches here and there-but is a massive bummer from the perspective of Bowman's development and potentially availability heading into 2026. A physical player with big play ability, Bowman was fun at worst this year and showed his very real promise on multiple occasions."
The Atlanta Falcons placed defensive lineman Zach Harrison and rookie cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. on injured reserve while promoting Cobee Bryant to the 53-man roster and activating linebacker Divine Deablo. Harrison had emerged as one of the team's best defensive linemen, and his absence weakens the rotation, complicating run defense and pass-rush efforts. Bowman's injury limits his development and could affect his availability heading into 2026 despite showing physicality and big-play potential. Cobee Bryant earned a promotion after a strong limited-snap performance and offers intriguing coverage skills and aggression that could push him toward a larger role in 2026.
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