Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner scores first career touchdown in Madrid
The gist
Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner caught a one-yard touchdown pass from Michael Penix in Madrid.
The score came in his seventh NFL season, at the league's first Madrid game.
How it unfolded
- Sep 17, 2025Woerner was held out as Week 3 practices began, according to the Falcons injury report.
- May 4, 2026Woerner was set to make nearly $6 million in 2026, with the Falcons able to save $4.75 million by cutting him; the team added blocking tight end Brandon Frazier as an undrafted free agent.
- Nov 8, 2026In Madrid, the Falcons' opening seven-play, 80-yard drive ended with a Michael Penix one-yard touchdown pass to Woerner, his first career touchdown, putting Atlanta up 7-0.
Key terms
- tight end
- An offensive position in American and Canadian football combining blocking and receiving roles, lined up tight to the offensive line.
- undrafted free agent
- A professional athlete who is not under contract with any team and is free to sign with another.
Source: Wikipedia