Falcons sign four rookies to contracts
The Falcons are moving to lock up their rookies as rookie minicamp kicks off.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Zachariah Branch #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Ole Miss Rebels during the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome on January 01, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images At this rate, the Falcons will have their rookie contracts sorted quickly. The team made official Friday that they’ve signed third rounder Zachariah Branch, fourth rounder Kendal Daniels, sixth rounder Harold Perkins Jr.
, and seventh rounder Ethan Onianwa. That’s four out of their six picks, in addition to the belated announcement of their crop of undrafted free agents . The Falcons have announced the signings of four rookie draft picks: WR Zachariah Branch, LB Kendal Daniels, LB Harold Perkins and OL Ethan Onianwa.
— Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) May 8, 2026 That means only second round pick Avieon Terrell and sixth rounder Anterio Thompson remain to be signed; both players are dealing with injuries Kevin Stefanski indicated were not major deals and will be held out of rookie minicamp practices. Terrell and his brother, A. J.
, are also unfortunately dealing with the tragic loss of their aunt in an accident yesterday . Stefanski said CB Avieon Terrell and DT Anterio Thompson will be held out of rookie minicamp due to injury. #Falcons — Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) May 8, 2026 With rookie deals nearly done and rookie minicamp kicking off, we are inching closer to Falcons football in a new era.