Atlanta Falcons Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · NFC South · Kevin Stefanski · Record 1-2
Updated · Week 4
The Atlanta Falcons 2026 depth chart has Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback (backup: Tua Tagovailoa), Bijan Robinson as the lead running back, Drake London, Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus at wide receiver and Kyle Pitts Sr. at tight end. The Falcons are 1-2 in 2026 under head coach Kevin Stefanski. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of September 30, 2026.
Falcons Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Michael Penix Jr. | Tua Tagovailoa | Cooper Rush |
| RBRunning Back | Bijan Robinson | Brian Robinson | — |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Drake London | — | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Jahan Dotson | Chris Blair | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Olamide Zaccheaus | Zachariah Branch | — |
| TETight End | Kyle Pitts Sr. | Charlie Woerner | Austin Hooper |
| LTLeft Tackle | Jake Matthews | Michael Jerrell | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Matthew Bergeron | Kyle Hinton | — |
| CCenter | Ryan Neuzil | Corey Levin | — |
| RGRight Guard | Chris Lindstrom | — | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Jawaan Taylor | Ethan Onianwa | — |
Falcons Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEDefensive End | Brandon Dorlus | Zach Harrison | — |
| NTNose Tackle | LaCale London | — | — |
| DTDefensive Tackle | Maason Smith | Gervon Dexter Sr. | — |
| LOLBLeft Outside Linebacker | Cameron Thomas | Jared Ivey | — |
| LILBLeft Inside Linebacker | Divine Deablo | Josh Woods | Christian Harris |
| RILBRight Inside Linebacker | Kendal Daniels | Harold Perkins Jr. | — |
| ROLBRight Outside Linebacker | Samson Ebukam | Za'Darius Smith | Yasir Abdullah |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Mike Hughes | Mike Ford Jr. | Malcolm DeWalt IV |
| SSStrong Safety | Jessie Bates III | Sydney Brown | — |
| FSFree Safety | Xavier Watts | DeMarcco Hellams | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | C.J. Henderson | Avieon Terrell | Robert Longerbeam |
| NBNickel Back | Billy Bowman Jr. | — | — |
Falcons Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Nick Folk | — | — |
| PPunter | Jake Bailey | — | — |
| KRKick Returner | Brian Robinson | Zachariah Branch | — |
| PRPunt Returner | Zachariah Branch | Olamide Zaccheaus | — |
Falcons 2026 Results
Record: 1-2.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 13-20 |
| Week 2 | vs Carolina Panthers | L 3-34 |
| Week 3 | at Green Bay Packers | W 35-14 |
Depth Chart Notes & Changes
- IR: CB A.J. Terrell, RB Trey Sermon, DE Jalon Walker; PUP: OL Storm Norton, LB DeAngelo Malone
Falcons: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
Atlanta went 8-9 in 2025, third in the NFC South. The Falcons released veteran Kirk Cousins this offseason, leaving Michael Penix Jr. as the starter, and signed Tua Tagovailoa to compete as Penix recovers from a knee injury. Atlanta also added receiver Jahan Dotson during the offseason.
2025 season: 8-9 · 3rd NFC South.
Falcons Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Falcons starting quarterback in 2026?
Michael Penix Jr. is the Atlanta Falcons QB1 on the depth chart updated September 30, 2026, with Tua Tagovailoa as the backup.
Who is the Falcons starting running back?
Bijan Robinson is RB1, followed by Brian Robinson.
Who are the Falcons starting wide receivers?
The top three Falcons receivers are Drake London, Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus.
Who is the Falcons starting tight end?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is the TE1 on the Atlanta Falcons depth chart.
Who is the Falcons kicker?
Nick Folk is the kicker and Jake Bailey is the punter.
What is the Falcons record in 2026?
The Atlanta Falcons are 1-2 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Kevin Stefanski.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated September 30, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.