Malik Verdon: Everything you need to know

Malik Verdon

Malik Verdon

#43 LB

Status

QUESTIONABLE - Shoulder - Not Specified Expected Return: 2026-05-01

STATS

Malik Verdon

Malik Verdon Career Stats  

Malik Verdon

Malik Verdon Player Profile and Salary  

Birthdate 10/31/2002 (23)
Status Active
HT/WT 6'4", 218 lbs
Birthplace Cincinnati, OH, USA
Position LB
College Iowa State
2025 Salary $843,333

Career History

Atlanta Falcons 2025-Present (1 season)

Malik Verdon: Breaking News

Won't return in Week 13

Verdon (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Verdon has not played this season due to a shoulder injury, but he's practiced in full over the last two weeks, suggesting a return is coming soon. While the Iowa State product remains sidelined in Week 13, expect Jordan Fuller to operate as the Falcons' lone reserve free safety.

Staying on NFI list

Verdon (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Verdon ended the week with back-to-back full practices, but he is not quite ready to make his season debut. He opened the season on the NFI list due to a shoulder injury he presumably sustained during the offseason. The undrafted rookie's next chance to play is Week 13 against the Jets on Sunday, Nov. 30.

Won't make debut Sunday

Verdon (shoulder) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Verdon will have to wait at least one more week to make his NFL debut as he continues to tend to a nagging shoulder injury. His next chance to be activated from Atlanta's NFI list will be for Week 12 at New Orleans.

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