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.
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This signing grades out as about market rate for the Atlanta Falcons — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Da'Shawn's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL DEs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $3.0M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the DE market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid starter output at a below-market price point represents solid asset management. Da'Shawn is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The one-year deal minimizes the team's financial risk, effectively making this a prove-it contract.
Contract Details
Length
1 year
Total Value
$3.0M
AAV
$3.0M
Guaranteed
$1.5M
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