Da'shawn Hand

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		75	6.5	131	17.5
2025		13	1.5	29	6.5
2024		17	1.0	31	6
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Falcons landed a serviceable rotational piece at a reasonable price, making Da'shawn Hand's one-year, $3.0M deal a fair market transaction that earns a C+ CVI. Hand profiles as a depth piece who can contribute meaningful snaps in defensive line rotation, and his $3.0M AAV aligns appropriately with that middling production tier rather than reaching for upside that isn't there. The contract structure heavily favors Atlanta with just $1.5M guaranteed on a prove-it deal, allowing them to cut bait after the season without significant dead money if Hand fails to meet expectations. At 29 years old, Hand isn't bringing developmental upside, but he's also not showing obvious decline signs that would make this a risky veteran flier. This represents exactly the type of low-risk, modest-reward depth signing that competent front offices should be making — neither a steal nor an overpay, just solid roster management that addresses defensive line depth without breaking the bank or committing long-term resources to a replacement-level contributor.

Performance Analysis

Da'Shawn Hand earns a D- for the Falcons at defensive tackle, a former fourth-round pick whose career has been decimated by injuries. Hand showed real promise early in Detroit, but he has been unable to stay healthy and his production has evaporated. His time in Atlanta has been more of the same — limited availability and limited impact when on the field. The Falcons took a chance on his talent, and the gamble has not paid off. Hand is a player whose body has not cooperated with his ability, and at this point, the NFL has largely moved on.

Fan Sentiment

A low-risk depth signing that adds rotational experience to Atlanta's defensive line without breaking the bank. Multiple outlets confirmed the one-year deal, reflecting modest but real league-wide interest in Hand's services. The strongest signal is Hand's NFL longevity despite injury setbacks, suggesting useful rotational value over a full season. Fans are cautiously optimistic, though most view this as a stopgap ahead of a projected defensive draft investment in 2026. Hand likely competes for a rotational role, contributing situationally but rarely becoming a featured piece of the defensive front.