Kemal Ishmael
32-Year-Old
Free Agent
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2024 Projections
Set to become free agent
Ishmael is not expected to be re-signed by the Falcons, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old has spent all seven of his NFL seasons as a member of the Falcons, initially joining the club as a seventh-round draft choice in 2013. Ishmael contributed primarily on special teams during the latter half of his run in Atlanta, but during 2014 he racked up a career-high 97 tackles, six pass deflections and four interceptions while making 10 starts on defense. This past season he made 14 appearances and started three games, while picking up 44 tackles and one forced fumble. Whatever team elects to sign him will be adding a versatile veteran to the roster, as Ishmael fielded substantial playing time at both safety and linebacker during his time in Atlanta.
The 28-year-old has spent all seven of his NFL seasons as a member of the Falcons, initially joining the club as a seventh-round draft choice in 2013. Ishmael contributed primarily on special teams during the latter half of his run in Atlanta, but during 2014 he racked up a career-high 97 tackles, six pass deflections and four interceptions while making 10 starts on defense. This past season he made 14 appearances and started three games, while picking up 44 tackles and one forced fumble. Whatever team elects to sign him will be adding a versatile veteran to the roster, as Ishmael fielded substantial playing time at both safety and linebacker during his time in Atlanta.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Ishmael has proven himself to be a competent starting safety (and occasional linebacker) in the NFL, though with Atlanta's talent at the top of the depth chart he has served primarily as a role player and special teams contributor since being selected in the seventh round of the 2013 draft. During Ishmael's only season with more than five starts (10 starts in 2014), he put up Pro Bowl-caliber numbers with 96 tackles, six pass deflections, four interceptions and a forced fumble. There can be a case made that Ishmael is Atlanta's most valuable defensive back up with his experience in head coach Dan Quinn's scheme, as well as his ability to generate fear in opposing pass catchers with his hyper-physical nature.
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Makes 14 appearances
Ishmael picked up 41 tackles, two tackles for loss, and a forced fumble across 14 appearances (including three starts) for the Falcons in 2019.
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Not on injury report
Ishmael (concussion) is not listed on the Falcons' injury report for Tuesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Estimated as full participant
Ishmael (concussion) was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated injury report, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Won't face Bucs
Ishmael (concussion) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Held out Wednesday
Ishmael (concussion) did not participate during Wednesday's practice session, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.
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