The Atlanta Falcons signed wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus to their roster on Tuesday morning. The 28-year-old originally signed with Atlanta as an undrafted free agent in 2019, playing three seasons with former Falcons quarterback and current president of football Matt Ryan.
In 2022, Zaccheaus posted a career-high 533 receiving yards before leaving in free agency. Zaccheaus topped 500 receiving yards again with the Washington Commanders in 2024. Last season, he had 39 catches for 313 yards and two scores for the Chicago Bears.
The Falcons were desperate to add depth to their wide receiver group behind Drake London, and Zaccheaus is capable of providing it. Plus, the veteran receiver’s kick/punt return ability is an added bonus for Atlanta.
Zaccheaus’ first NFL catch was a 93-yard touchdown from Ryan back in 2019. Watch below, as shared by the team’s social media account.
OZ’s first @NFL catch was a 93-yard touchdown from @M_Ryan02 🔥https://t.co/4yVnQQtuaxpic.twitter.com/wfsZesHg68
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) March 17, 2026
The team also signed former first-round pick Jahan Dotson to give the team some additional speed. Dotson figures to start on the outside, with Zaccheaus in line to be the team’s starting slot receiver.
Check out the Falcons’ updated roster arranged by position group below. (NOTE: Uniform numbers are in parentheses and free-agent additions are in bold).
Quarterback (2)
- Michael Penix Jr. (9)
- Tua Tagovailoa
Running Back (3)
- Bijan Robinson (7)
- Carlos Washington Jr. (23)
- Nathan Carter (25)
Wide Receiver (7)
- Drake London (5)
- Chris Blair (19)
- Dylan Drummond (81)
- Casey Washington (82)
- Deven Thompkins (83)
- Jahan Dotson
- Olamide Zaccheaus
Tight End (4)
- Kyle Pitts (8)
- Charlie Woerner (89)
- Joshua Simon (47)
- Austin Hooper
Offensive Linemen (11)
- Jake Matthews (70)
- Matthew Bergeron (65)
- Ryan Neuzil (64)
- Chris Lindstrom (63)
- Kaleb McGary (76)
- Andrew Steuber (62)
- Kyle Hinton (68)
- Jack Nelson (69)
- Michael Jerrell (72)
- Storm Norton (77)
- Corey Levin
Defensive Linemen (8)
- Brandon Dorlus (53)
- Ruke Orhorhoro (98)
- Zach Harrison (96)
- Elijah Garcia (91)
- LaCale London (94)
- Ben Stille (95)
- Da’Shawn Hand
- Chris Williams
Linebackers (6)
- Divine Deablo (0)
- Troy Andersen (44)
- JD Bertrand (40)
- Malik Verdon (43)
- Christian Harris
- Channing Tindall
EDGE (6)
- Jalon Walker (11)
- James Pearce Jr. (27)
- Balen Trice (48)
- Azeez Ojulari
- Samson Ebukam
- Cameron Thomas
Cornerbacks (9)
- A.J. Terrell (24)
- Mike Hughes (21)
- Billy Bowman Jr. (33)
- Cobee Bryant (37)
- Clark Phillips III (22)
- C.J. Henderson (39)
- Natrone Brooks (35)
- Mike Ford Jr. (28)
- A.J. Woods (30)
Safeties (5)
- Jessie Bates III (3)
- Xavier Wats (31)
- DeMarcco Hellams (23)
- Jammie Robinson (34)
- Tysheem Johnson (41)
Special Teams (4)
- K: Nick Folk
- P: Jake Bailey
- LS: Liam McCullough (49)
- P: Gil Trenton (32)
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons sign Olamide Zaccheaus in free agency
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