# Atlanta Falcons Sign Veteran Edge Rusher

> Falcons add Charles Snowden to bolster edge rusher depth amid injuries.
- Title: Atlanta Falcons Sign Veteran Edge Rusher | Shortify
- Summary: Falcons add Charles Snowden to bolster edge rusher depth amid injuries. Atlanta Falcons signed Charles Snowden from Washington Commanders practice squad to…
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- Source: Atlanta Falcons On SI — https://si.com/nfl/falcons/onsi/atlanta-falcons-poach-commanders-practice-squad-for-former-raiders-starting-edge
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:23:01+00:00
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- Topics: atlanta falcons, charles snowden, washington commanders, las vegas raiders, edge rusher, nfl, practice squad, injured reserve, sports
## Falcons sign Snowden
Atlanta Falcons signed Charles Snowden from Washington Commanders practice squad to their 53-man roster.

> The Falcons are signing edge Charles Snowden off the Commanders practice squad to their 53-man roster, source said. With Washington this year, Snowden was with the Raiders the last three seasons
## Bralen Trice released
Josh Kendall reported edge rusher Bralen Trice being released in a corresponding move after burning three practice squad elevations.
## Edge rusher shortages
Atlanta faces significant absences at edge rusher with multiple players unavailable.
## Snowden's background
Snowden spent three seasons with Las Vegas Raiders before joining Washington Commanders.
## Off-field concerns
Snowden arrested for DUI last month and suspended for three games after joining Dallas Cowboys.
## Injury impact
Rookie Jalon Walker sidelined for season, James Pearce Jr. serving eight-game suspension.
## Additional absences
Yasir Abdullah placed on injured reserve, Za’Darius Smith missed two games.
## Snowden's stats
Snowden recorded 67 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks in 31 games with Raiders.
## Key takeaway

Atlanta Falcons signed Charles Snowden from Washington Commanders practice squad to address edge rusher shortages after multiple injuries and suspensions.