Falcons DL Grady Jarrett undergoes successful surgery

The Atlanta Falcons have undergone sweeping changes over the last few seasons, but the one constant has been defensive lineman Grady Jarrett.

After waiting years for the team to finally add some talent on defense, Jarrett’s season was unfortunately cut short due to a torn ACL in Week 8.

The former fifth-round pick underwent successful knee surgery on Tuesday, thanking his fans and supporters in a social media post following the procedure:

Thank you to all my family, friends, fans, supporters and my Brothers! For the support and well wishes, as I conquer this next challenge. I feel the love and prayers In Due Time, Best is yet to come. pic.twitter.com/nVtUq4G9XI

— Grady Jarrett (@GradyJarrett) November 7, 2023

“Thank you to all my family, friends, fans, supporters and my brothers! For the support and well wishes, as I conquer this next challenge. I feel the love and prayers. In due time, Best is yet to come,” Jarrett wrote in the post.

The Falcons have struggled without Jarrett in the middle of their defense. Atlanta wasn’t able to stop Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs in Week 9, just one week after being torched by Titans rookie Will Levis.

Atlanta takes on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10 and quarterback Kyler Murray is expected to make his season debut.