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Falcons Place LB Bertrand on IR, Sign Woods
1 Sep
Summary
- Falcons move LB JD Bertrand to injured reserve Monday.
- Veteran LB Josh Woods is signed from practice squad.
- Woods provides special teams stability and linebacker depth.
The Atlanta Falcons announced Monday a roster adjustment, placing linebacker JD Bertrand on injured reserve. This move requires Bertrand to miss at least four games, though he remains eligible for return later in the season using a designated-to-return option.
To address Bertrand's absence, the Falcons are signing veteran linebacker Josh Woods from their practice squad. Woods has spent the last two seasons with the team, becoming a key player on special teams, logging 82% of snaps last season. His NFL career began in 2019 as an undrafted free agent, and he has played for four teams.
This roster change also opens two practice squad spots for the Falcons, offering flexibility to potentially add depth at linebacker or other positions. Woods' familiarity with the team's system and his established special teams role allow him to step in immediately. Bertrand's focus will now shift to recovery, with the team holding the option to bring him back later in the season.
