CHRIS BLAIR NEWS

Reverts to practice squad Blair reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The Falcons elevated Blair from the practice squad ahead of Thursday night's showdown with the Buccaneers. The wide receiver and special teamer logged three offensive snaps and five special teams snaps in the win over the division rival.

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Set for 2025 debut Blair is active for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Blair has spent the last few seasons with Atlanta, primarily working on the practice squad. That's been the case again this season, as this is his first elevation and will be his first game action of 2025, assuming he earns snaps in Thursday's contest.

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Elevated for TNF The Falcons elevated Blair from the practice squad to the active roster for Thursday night's game against the Buccaneers, Terrin Waack of the team's official reports.

Impact This will be Blair's first elevation of the season, an opportunity the wide receiver has likely waited for since signing to the practice squad Aug. 27. The Falcons now have a whopping 10 wide receivers on their roster for Thursday's game, meaning Blair was likely elevated to serve in a special teams capacity. The 28-year-old logged 20 total special teams snaps for the Falcons through four games last season, and will likely have similar volume Thursday night.

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Falcons elevate Chris Blair, Jammie Robinson for Buccaneers game The Falcons-Buccaneers game will air Thursday night on "TNF on Prime Video."

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Staying in ATL on practice squad The Falcons signed Blair to the practice squad Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Blair had an impressive training camp and finished the preseason with 12 catches (on 18 targets) for 197 yards and two touchdowns in three games. He wasn't able to crack the Falcons' 53-man roster, but he will stick around on the practice squad and could be elevated if Atlanta needs depth at wide receiver on game day. Blair has appeared in five regular-season games since joining the NFL in 2020 as an undrafted rookie.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to make Falcons' 53-man squad The Falcons waived Blair on Tuesday, Terrin Waack, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Blair spent most of the 2024 season on the Falcons' practice squad before being signed to the active roster in December, and he entered training camp competing for a depth spot at wide receiver. He ended up leading all receivers in receiving yards (197) and touchdowns (two) on 12 catches (18 targets). Blair won't be on the Falcons' initial 53-man roster despite a strong preseason, but he should garner interest on the waiver wire from a team looking to bolster its depth at wide receiver. Blair would be a candidate to return to the Falcons' practice squad if he were to clear waivers.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Catches another TD Blair caught three of five passes for 78 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans.

Impact Through two preseason games, Blair has been a standout, securing six of nine targets for 132 yards and two scores. Despite the strong performances, Blair, along with Dylan Drummond and David Sills, isn't projected to make the initial 53-man roster, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site. However, if that's the case, they'd all be candidates to join Atlanta's practice squad.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

WR Chris Blair On what he saw on the touchdown:

AUGUST 16 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Chris Blair, Natrone Brooks & other Falcons after the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans Chris Blair, Natrone Brooks, Nathan Carter and Teagan Quitoriano speak to the media after the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans.

AUGUST 16 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Brooks scores on interception return as Ward has mixed results in Titans' 23-20 win over Falcons

Kendell Brooks scores on a 53-yard interception return as the Tennessee Titans beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-20 in a preseason game

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: 52-yard TD! Stick's deep strike lands in Blair's mitts for six Atlanta Falcons quarterback Easton Stick completes a 52-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Chris Blair.

AUGUST 16 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Catches TD in preseason opener Blair caught three of four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 17-10 preseason loss to the Lions.

Impact The undrafted wideout from Alcorn State has made five regular-season appearances with the Falcons over the last two seasons, securing only one of two targets for 17 yards. Like Dylan Drummond, Blair's familiarity with the organization and strong impression in the preseason opener give him a leg up. However, there's still stiff competition for roster spots behind Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge. Given Jamal Agnew's return abilities, he'll likely take the fifth spot, leaving Blair to compete with Casey Washington, DJ Chark, David Sills and Drummond for potentially only one spot.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Preseason Game Between Lions and Falcons Ends Early After Serious Injury

The NFL preseason game between Detroit and Atlanta ended with 6:31 to go after safety Morice Norris was attended to for about 20 minutes and...

AUGUST 9 • FOX SPORTS

Chris Blair jumps in the air for a 29-yard reception from Stick Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Chris Blair catches a 29-yard reception up the sideline from quarterback Easton Stick against the Detroit Lion...

AUGUST 9 • NFL.COM

Easton Stick's 13-yard TD dime lands perfectly in Blair's piggybank Atlanta Falcons quarterback Easton Stick throws a 13-yard touchdown to wide receiver Chris Blair against the Detroit Lions.

AUGUST 9 • NFL.COM

Chris Blair's first catch of 2024 goes for 18-yard gain in Week 16 Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. connects with wide receiver Chris Blair for 18 yards.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Signed to 53-man roster The Falcons signed Blair off their practice squad Saturday.

Impact Blair played six special teams snaps for Atlanta back in Week 1 but has played zero downs since. He was out of elevations, so the Falcons needed to sign him to the 53-man roster if they were going to have him for Week 16. Blair could get some playing time if KhaDarel Hodge (ribs) needs to miss Sunday's game.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons sign WR Chris Blair to active roster Atlanta also announced another wide receiver as the team's Week 16 practice squad elevation.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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

Impact For the second time this season, Blair was elevated from the practice squad only to not play a single snap. He's been elevated for three games this season, which is the maximum amount a team is allowed to do. Atlanta would have to sign Blair to the active roster in order to have him available on game day.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 14 The Falcons elevated Blair from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

Impact Blair will provide the Falcons with depth at wide receiver due to rookie sixth-rounder Casey Washington (concussion) being ruled out for Sunday's game against Minnesota. Blair was last elevated from the practice squad for Week 10 against the Saints, though he ended up not playing.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE