Impact Rowland was let go by the Falcons at the end of August and appeared in two games last year. He's still looking for his first NFL reception but did see some action as a kick returner.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
CHRIS ROWLAND
Signs with Tennessee Rowland was signed to the Titans' practice squad Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Let go by Falcons Rowland was waived by the Falcons on Monday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Rowland needed to secure the punt returner job to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. However, Avery Williams won the gig, so Rowland will likely land on the practice squad.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Puts pen to paper The Falcons signed Rowland to a reserve/future contract Monday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Impact An undrafted rookie out of Tennessee State, Rowland played in each of the Falcons' final two games in 2020. The 23-year-old contributed as a kick returner but didn't receive any offensive tread. Rowland will vie for a full-time role in 2021.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted to active roster Rowland was promoted to the Falcons' active roster Saturday.
Impact Rowland saw his first action of the season with eight special teams snaps in Week 16, and he's been tasked with providing depth on the active roster again for the Falcons' season finale.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slides back to practice squad Rowland reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Rowland got involved with eight snaps on special teams during Sunday's road loss to the Chiefs, securing a fair catch in the first quarter. A Week 16 appearance marked the first of Rowland's career, and there remains a possibility the Falcons call him up once again for the team's season finale in Tampa Bay.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rises from practice squad The Falcons elevated Rowland to the active roster Saturday.
Impact Rowland will add depth at wide receiver because Julio Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out and Brandon Powell (foot) is considered questionable. The 23-year-old posted a 104-1,437-8 line in his senior season at Tennessee State. An undrafted rookie, Rowland could make his NFL debut Sunday against the Chiefs.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Falcons protect WR Chris Rowland, QB Kurt Benkert from practice squad purloining for 3rd straight week Punter Cam Nizialek and linebacker Edmond Robinson are also protected this week.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • THEFALCOHOLIC.COM
Falcons protect Kurt Benkert, Chris Rowland from practice squad pillaging for second straight week Punter Cam Nizialek and cornerback Delrick Abrams Jr. join them.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • THEFALCOHOLIC.COM
Heads to practice squad Rowland signed a deal to join the Falcons' practice squad Sunday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Rowland's training camp efforts fell short of a spot on the 53-man roster, but he will have an opportunity to further prove himself to Falcons coaches in practice. Brandon Powell ended up winning the kick returner job during camp, while the Falcons will lean on Olamide Zaccheaus as both the No. 4 receiver and possibly the No. 2 returner option behind Powell. The Tennessee State standout provides depth should one of those players suffer an injury or struggle in performance, as he continues his development with the practice squad.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falls short of roster spot Rowland did not make the Falcons' 53-man roster, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Impact During a typical offseason, an undrafted free agent like Rowland would have the opportunity to prove himself in preseason competition. Devoid of inter-squad contests leading up to Week 1, however, Atlanta decided against signing a single undrafted rookie to the active roster. The Falcons elected to go with the experience of Brandon Powell at kick returner, but Rowland still may be presented an opportunity to develop his skill set as a member of Atlanta's 16-man practice squad.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener
The Atlanta Falcons cut former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell and two quarterbacks as they got down to the 53-man roster limit for the regular seasonSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Competing for returner job Rowland has been splitting reps with Brandon Powell as the Falcons look to determine a primary return man for 2020, Kelsey Conway of the team's official site reports.
Impact Coach Dan Quinn stated in April that Powell was the favorite to serve as Atlanta's return specialist, but it appears that the 2020 undrafted free agent is giving him a run for the position. Rowland was a statistical phenom during his time at Tennessee State, as his 104 receptions last year edged out Jerry Rice's 1984 FCS record of 103. He also proved to be extremely versatile, as Rowland was the only Division I player (FBS or FCS) to record a touchdown via a kick return, punt return, reception and rush during 2019. His offensive role will in all likelihood be obsolete given how top-heavy the Falcons are at wide receiver, but he certainly has a chance to make Atlanta's Week 1 roster by way of special teams.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons player profile: WR Chris Rowland After a look at the projected starters, our player profile series now shifts to the depth on the Falcons roster. Next up is WR Chris Rowland...
AUGUST 10, 2020 • THEFALCOHOLIC.COM
In His Words: Chris Rowland 'When you look in the record books, my name is right there above [Jerry Rice's]. I will always pay my respects. He set the bar high.'
AUGUST 7, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Rookie Chris Rowland will join Olamide Zaccheaus, Brandon Powell in competing for returner gigs We’d give Rowland and Zaccheaus the best shot at winning one or both gigs.
MAY 14, 2020 • THEFALCOHOLIC.COM
