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Reverts to practice squad Blair reverted to Atlanta's practice squad Monday.

Impact Blair was elevated ahead of Sunday's loss to the Saints but ended up not playing. He was likely activated to provide insurance at receiver in case Drake London was limited due to a hip injury, however London ended up being fully healthy.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad Blair was elevated from the Falcons' practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact It's the second time Blair has been elevated to the active roster this season. He played in Week 1 against the Steelers, during which he logged six snaps on special teams and did not record a stat. Blair will likely reprise that role Sunday against the Saints and is unlikely to see snaps on offense.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

UFL to NFL pipeline: 21 players now on 2024 NFL rosters

Year 1 of the UFL was a success, as 60% of players were called to the NFL for workouts and 21 stars landed on NFL rosters.

UFL to NFL pipeline: 21 players now on 2024 NFL rosters

Returns to practice squad Blair reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Blair was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers, failing to produce any stats while playing six snaps with the special-teams unit. The wide receiver can be elevated two more times before the team would have to officially add him to the 53-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Blair reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Blair was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers, failing to produce any stats while playing six snaps with the special-teams unit. The wide receiver can be elevated two more times before the team would have to officially add him to the 53-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster Blair was elevated to the active roster for the Falcons' regular-season opener against the Steelers on Sunday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Blair played in all three exhibition games for the Falcons, and he finished fourth in the league with 154 yards on eight catches during the preseason. He appeared in one game for Atlanta in 2023, playing in 19 snaps (nine on offense, 10 on special teams) without registering a catch in Week 12 against New Orleans.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking in Atlanta Blair signed with the Falcons' practice squad on Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Blair appeared in one game with Atlanta last season, after joining the team in September of 2023, spending most of the time afterward on their practice squad. He'll now have a similar role once again in 2024 and will work to get a chance to be active on gameday this season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Atlanta The Falcons waived Blair on Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Blair wasn't able to secure a spot on Atalanta's final roster despite a strong showing in the preseason. The 26-year-old will now look for another opportunity elsewhere.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

How Chris Blair made a compelling case for spot on Falcons 53-man roster Blair led the Falcons in receiving yards during the 2024 preseason.

AUGUST 25 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Heinicke's 32-yard frozen rope hits Chris Blair right on the numbers Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke's 32-yard frozen rope hits wide receiver Chris Blair right on the numbers.

AUGUST 20 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Taylor Heinicke, Natrone Brooks and Chris Blair discuss preseason game 2 | Press Conference

AUGUST 18 • YOUTUBE

Leads team in receiving Blair caught four of five targets for 91 yards in Saturday's 13-12 preseason loss to Baltimore.

Impact Blair had more than three-fourths of Atlanta's receiving yards in the first half and then added a 27-yard catch in the third quarter before calling it a day. He's a 2021 UDFA with one regular-season NFL appearance to his name, but Blair's total of 136 yards through two preseason games gives him a decent case for a backup job on a team with shaky WR depth behind starters Drake London and Darnell Mooney.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Heinicke's 27-yard fastball to Chris Blair grants Falcons red-zone access Atlanta Falcons quarterback Heinicke's 27-yard fastball to wide receiver Chris Blair grants Falcons red-zone access.

AUGUST 17 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Henicke's 32-yard frozen rope hits Chris Blair right on the numbers Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Henicke's 32-yard frozen rope hits wide receiver Chris Blair right on the numbers.

AUGUST 17 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. shines in debut: 'I was ready to go'

This preseason might mean more to Michael Penix Jr. than any other 2024 first-round pick. On Friday, he took advantage of his first opportun...

Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. shines in debut: 'I was ready to go'

Can't-Miss Play: Penix Jr. flashes his cannon on 41-yard dime to Chris Blair Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. flashes his cannon on a 41-yard dime to Falcons wide receiver Chris Blair.

AUGUST 10 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Gets reserve/future deal from ATL The Falcons signed Blair to a reserve/future contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Blair spent much of his first two professional seasons in the Packers organization before joining Atlanta in 2023. He was elevated from the team's practice squad for Week 12 against New Orleans and saw his first NFL action, logging nine snaps on offense and 10 on special teams without recording any stats. Blair will be able to compete for a roster spot during training camp this summer.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Packers Blair was waived by the Packers on Thursday, Zach Kruse of USA Today reports.

Impact Blair spent the 2021 season on the Packers' practice squad, and he returned to the team on a reserve/future contract in January. The 23-year-old went undrafted last year and hasn't yet made his regular-season debut in the NFL.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Packers for 2022 The Packers signed Blair to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact The wide receiver spent the 2021 campaign as a member of the Packers' practice squad and he will now return to the organization for the 2022 season. Blair has yet to make his NFL debut after going undrafted in 2020.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Parts ways with Green Bay Blair was waived by the Packers on Wednesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Blair signed a reserve/future contract with Green Bay in January but was unable to earn a spot on the season-opening roster. The 2020 UDFA out of Alcorn State has yet to make his NFL debut.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers place receiver Devin Funchess on injured reserve

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess has gone on injured reserve after hurting his hamstring in a joint practice with the New York Jets last week

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers' surplus of receivers creates plenty of competition

Green Bay Packers wideout Davante Adams says the addition of veteran Randall Cobb has made it easier to provide leadership to the team’s younger receivers

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands future deal Blair signed a reserve/future contract with the Packers on Friday.

Impact Blair didn't play during the 2020 season as an undrafted rookie out of Alcorn State -- the same stomping grounds as Donald Driver. The 22-year-old was quite impressive during his final year in college, posting 44 receptions for 931 yards (21.2 yards per reception) and seven touchdowns. He'll vie for a depth role in 2021.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE