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Atlanta Falcons beat writer Will McFadden makes the case that edge rusher Bralen Trice and safety DeMarcco Hellams will make a significant impact on the team's 2025 season.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / February 13

Which injured Falcons could be difference makers in 2025?

Getting back DeMarcco Hellams could be a difference maker for the Falcons. The Atlanta Falcons were reasonably healthy in 2024, but like all teams, they lost impactful players along the way.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 25

Critical piece of Falcons defense could return soon

The Falcons defense has a plethora of players hoping to return to action following the team’s bye week, one of them being second-year safety DeMarcco Hellams, who has yet to appear in a game this season.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 15

Injured Falcons DB Still 'Weeks Away' from IR Return

When Atlanta Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams sustained an ankle injury on the second play of the preseason opener, Micah Abernathy took over his spot on the team's depth chart.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 28

Falcons See Positive Injury Development for Ex Starting DB Amid Roster Cuts

When Atlanta Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams was carted off the field in the team's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 9, most minds naturally went to the worst case scenario.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / August 27

Falcons place S DeMarcco Hellams on short-term injured reserve

The young safety should be back at some point in the 2024 season. The good news: DeMarcco Hellams may well not be lost for the season. The bad news: The Atlanta Falcons are still going to be without the talented young safety for some time.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / August 15

Falcons land safety Justin Simmons

Atlanta announces its intent to wreak havoc by adding two impact defenders in one week. Idle daydreams can become reality, after all. While we repeatedly

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 13

Falcons can Transform Secondary with One Phone Call

The Atlanta Falcons must address the safety position after DeMarcco Hellams is set to miss ‘significant time’ due to an injury in the team’s first preseason outing against the Miami Dolphins this past Saturday.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / August 12

Falcons S Hellams to miss ‘significant time’; Simmons to visit

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly hosting free agent safety Justin Simmons amid the update that second-year safety Demarcco Hellams is going to miss "significant time" with an ankle injury sustained over the weekend.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / August 12

Falcons second-year defender suffers ankle injury

His efforts to secure a starting spot on defense in 2024 have come to a halt.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 11

Falcons Named Top 5 Landing Spot for Star Free Agent Safety

While the Atlanta Falcons await word on the status of safety DeMarcco Hellams after he was carted off the field following the defense's second play in Friday night's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins, one of the NFL's best safeties remains available on the free agent market.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / August 10

Falcons await news after S DeMarcco Hellams, LB Bralen Trice carted off field

Atlanta Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams and rookie linebacker Bralen Trice were carted off the field due to left leg injuries suffered during a 20-13 loss to the host Miami Dolphins on Friday.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 10

Falcons Coach Morris: Trice, Hellams Preseason Injuries 'Felt Bad'

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- The Atlanta Falcons encountered injury misfortune Wednesday when receiver Rondale Moore suffered a non-contact knee ailment that ended his season -- but by halftime of Atlanta's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins, misfortune turned into disaster.

Atlanta Falcons News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 9

Former Alabama Safety Exits NFL Preseason Game With Injury

The Atlanta Falcons opened their season on Friday night by heading to Miami to take on the Dolphins in NFL Preseason Week 1. The Falcons, led by new first year head coach Raheem Morris, are looking to improve and compete in the NFC South behind new starting quarterback Kirk Cousins.