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Falcons' Blair Shines with Touchdown Catch in Preseason
19 Aug
Summary
- Falcons WR Chris Blair impresses with 54 yards and a TD
- Blair's 52-yard TD catch against Titans may secure roster spot
- Falcons looking to WR Darnell Mooney's return from injury
As the Atlanta Falcons prepare for the 2025 NFL season, undrafted wide receiver Chris Blair has been making a strong case for a roster spot. In the team's preseason opener against the Detroit Lions, Blair caught three of four targets for 54 receiving yards and a touchdown.
This momentum carried over to the Falcons' most recent preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, where Blair's 52-yard touchdown catch in the team's 23-20 loss may have solidified his chances of making the final 53-man roster. The Falcons are eagerly awaiting the return of wide receiver Darnell Mooney from a nagging shoulder injury, but Blair's recent performances have shown that he can be a serviceable option in Mooney's absence.
With the preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys looming, Blair is firmly in the mix for the Falcons' sixth wide receiver spot, along with other contenders like David Sills and Casey Washington. While Drake London remains the top target in Atlanta's receiving corps, the entire group will need to step up for the team to find success in the 2025 season. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has already demonstrated his ability to distribute the ball, and Blair will be ready to make an impact whenever his number is called.
