Bears defensive end Grady Jarrett returns to Atlanta to face former team Falcons
The gist
Bears defensive end Grady Jarrett returns to Atlanta this week for his first game against the Falcons since they released him in March 2025.
The Week 6 matchup pits the veteran lineman against the team he spent his career with.
How it unfolded
- Mar 2025The Atlanta Falcons released defensive tackle Grady Jarrett before the 2025 season.
- Oct 11, 2026Bears defensive end Grady Jarrett tackled Green Bay Packers running back Marshawn Lloyd at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin; the Packers won 31-7.
- Oct 15, 2026Reports cover Jarrett returning to Atlanta with the Bears for the first time since his release.