Falcons sign Zacch Pickens to practice squad

The defensive tackle visited Atlanta on Tuesday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 91 min read

The #Falcons have signed DT Zacch Pickens to the practice squad, per the team. DT Carlos Allen was released. Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: The team announced the signing Wednesday. [NFL Trade Rumors](https://nfltraderumors.co/falcons-signed-dt-zacch-pickens/) confirmed the transaction.

Why it matters: The move adds an interior defensive option outside the active roster.

What to watch: Watch whether a game-day elevation follows.

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@marcraimondi 2026-09-09T23:30:08.680420+00:00

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