Storm Norton Fantasy Stats

Atlanta Falcons tackle Storm Norton (ankle) is looking at a six-to-eight week recovery timeline from ankle surgery, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Falcons placed Norton on Injured Reserve in late August, so the earliest he could return is for the team's fifth game of the season in Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills. Norton's status is particularly critical for the Falcons because the team will be without starting right tackle Kaleb McGary (leg) for the entirety of 2025. With McGary and Norton both sidelined, third-string right tackle Elijah Wilkinson will be protecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s blindside in the early part of the season for Atlanta.

The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed offensive lineman Storm Norton to an undisclosed deal. Norton is entering his seventh season in the league and third with Atlanta. The Falcons signed the 30-year-old off the New Orleans Saints practice squad in September of 2023, and he'd go on to appear in 31 games over the following two seasons (four starts). The former undrafted free agent played 11% of Atlanta's offensive snaps in 2024 and 18% of their special teams snaps, though he did start for the team in Week 4 against the Saints instead of tackle Kaleb McGary, who was benched with a knee injury. The Falcons have returned all but one starter from a season ago (center Drew Dalman), so Norton projects to continue serving as a depth piece for the team.