DAMONTAE KAZEE NEWS

Reunites with Quinn in Dallas Kazee (Achilles) has signed a one-year contract with the Cowboys, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Kazee played under Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn when Quinn was the head coach in Atlanta, so perhaps that familiarity attracted the safety to Dallas. He tore his Achilles after four games last season but is expected to be fully healthy for training camp with his new team.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons hope low-cost free agent class will make big splash

With little money to spend in free agency, the Atlanta Falcons are looking to make a splash with high-character players who don’t take a big chunk out of the budget

MARCH 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not expected back in Atlanta Kazee (Achilles) is not expected to re-sign with the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Kazee was a 16-game starter during his first three seasons with the Falcons, but a torn Achilles tendon limited him to four contests in 2020. The 27-year-old safety is expected to receive full clearance by training camp, so barring any setbacks his health shouldn't prove much of an issue as he looks for a team in free agency.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons interview Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy, 49ers' Robert Saleh

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and and San Francisco defensive coordinator Robert Saleh for their vacant head coaching position on...

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bridgewater, Panthers surging as they face reeling Falcons

With Teddy Bridgewater showing promise as a long-term replacement for Cam Newton and Mike Davis flourishing as a short-term substitute for Christian McCaffrey, the Carolina Panther...

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons activate rookie Terrell from reserve/COVID-19 list

The Atlanta Falcons have activated cornerback A

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially placed on IR The Falcons placed Kazee (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Impact Kazee tore his Achilles in Monday's loss to the Packers, so he'll be shut down for the season. The Falcons may struggle to replace him in the short term, as Keanu Neal (hamstring), Ricardo Allen (elbow) and Jaylinn Hawkins (concussion) were all on Wednesday's injury report. Kazee will focus on getting healthy for the 2021 season, but he may be playing with a new team since his current contract expires in March.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' depleted defense desperate for signs of healing

Four weeks of constant upheaval on defense have made it difficult for the Atlanta Falcons to enjoy any continuity in practice or games in their disappointing 0-4 start

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons’ Kazee done for the year with Achilles injury Falcons coach Dan Quinn said safety Damontae Kazee will be placed on injured reserve and miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles te...

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Torn Achilles confirmed Kazee suffered a torn Achilles during Monday's loss to the Packers and has been ruled out for the year, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Kazee hasn't missed a game since entering the league in 2017, and he's been a key member of the Falcons' secondary this season, recording 20 tackles (17 solo) and a forced fumble through four games. Ricardo Allen (elbow) likely will take over at free safety if he's healthy. Kazee is expected to spend the rest of the season on IR, and he'll become a free agent in March.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Damontae Kazee tore Achilles vs. Packers According to a tweet by ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler, Falcons safety Damontae Kazee suffered a torn Achilles during the team's 30-16 loss to...

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Injuries, losses keep piling up for winless Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are losing games and defensive backs in equally proficient fashion

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over Falcons

Aaron Rodgers connected with tight end Robert Tonyan on three of his four touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers remained unbeaten with a 30-16 victory over the winless Atlanta...

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Damontae Kazee ruled out with Achilles injury Kazee has been Atlanta's primary centerfield safety, but he's the latest member of this secondary to exit the lineup

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Carted off with Achilles injury Kazee was carted off the field in the second quarter of the team's Week 4 matchup against the Packers and has been ruled out for the remainder of the game due to an Achilles injury...

Impact Kazee was down on the field for several minutes and appeared to be in considerable pain before being carted off. There are no details on the specifics of the injury at this point.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Full speed ahead Kazee (hamstring) won't carry an injury tag into Sunday's game versus the Bears, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact While Kazee was a limited participant during practice Thursday and Friday, he's good to go for Week 3. Expect the fourth-year safety to start in Sunday's game after recording 12 tackles (11 solo) through the first two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice status Kazee (hamstring) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kazee missed Wednesday's practice session with a hip problem, however, he was limited Thursday by a hamstring injury. The fact that he was upgraded is still a positive sign for his chances to play Sunday against Chicago. If he's forced to miss Week 3, Ricardo Allen (elbow) or Sharrod Neasman would be in line for the start at free safety.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons injury report: Foye Oluokun, Damontae Kazee show signs of improvement After missing Wednesday's practice, Oluokun and Kazee took a step forward and practiced in a limited fashion on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

No practice Wednesday Kazee did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a hip injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kazee has only missed six percent of defensive snaps through two contests, so it's possible that the Falcons are simply allowing him a day of rest. The starting free safety will have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles Kazee recorded eight tackles (seven solo) across 77 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.

Impact With Ricardo Allen (elbow) sidelined for the contest, Kazee was relied on even more than normal, playing in 94 percent of the team's defensive snaps. His eight tackles led the team, a performance he'll look to duplicate next Sunday against the Bears.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys look to build off character-check win over Falcons

Dak Prescott said coach Mike McCarthy’s halftime message was that the outcome mattered less than the character check after an inept first quarter put the Dallas Cowboys way behind

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 season

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heading into contract season Kazee says he is "not worried" about his next contract, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The 27-year-old has exceeded expectations for Atlanta, starting 29 contests over the past two seasons and missing zero games since entering the NFL as a fifth-round pick in 2017. Kazee demonstrated play-making ability during 2018 when he tied Kyle Fuller and Xavien Howard with a league-best seven interceptions, but during 2019 he became more reliable in coverage. Kazee allowed a passer rating of just 66.3 when targeted last season (compared to an 82.1 rating during his breakout 2018 campaign) and he also improved his missed tackle rate from 13.7 percent to 12.9 percent. With a third consecutive strong season, Kazee would surely command a new contract from the Falcons or another team in search of a hard-hitting, turnover-creating safety.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Damontae Kazee plans on buying parents a house, says he’s ‘not worried’ about contract  Falcons safety Damontae Kazee talks about his internal motivations ahead of the upcoming season

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Damontae Kazee getting starting FS reps training camp this weekend It’s not necessarily a sign that he will be starting in 2020, but it is encouraging.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • THEFALCOHOLIC.COM