Falcons name five captains for 2026

Nick Folk joins Bates, Robinson, Lindstrom and Deablo

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

#Falcons captains for 2026: K Nick Folk S Jessie Bates III RB Bijan Robinson RG Chris Lindstrom LB Divine Deablo Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Atlanta selected kicker Nick Folk, safety Jessie Bates III, running back Bijan Robinson, right guard Chris Lindstrom and linebacker Divine Deablo.

Why it matters: The group assigns formal leadership roles across offense, defense and special teams ahead of the 2026 campaign.

What to watch: The captains will lead Atlanta into its 2026 opener.

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