Falcons Bring Back Wide Receiver Olamide Zaccheaus

The former undrafted free agent is returning to Atlanta after stints with the Eagles, Commanders, and Bears.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, bringing the former undrafted free agent back to the team he spent his first four NFL seasons with. Zaccheaus most recently played for the Chicago Bears in 2025, catching 39 passes for 313 yards and 2 touchdowns, and also had 2 catches for 17 yards and a touchdown in the playoffs.

Why it matters

Zaccheaus was a productive player for the Falcons from 2019-2022, racking up 94 catches for 1,328 yards and 8 touchdowns. His return provides Atlanta with a reliable receiving option and special teams contributor as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season.

The details

Zaccheaus originally signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and spent four seasons with the team. He then had brief stints with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 and the Washington Commanders in 2024 before joining the Chicago Bears last season, where he had a solid year with 39 receptions for 313 yards and 2 touchdowns.

  • Zaccheaus agreed to terms with the Falcons on Monday, March 9, 2026.
  • He played for the Falcons from 2019 to 2022 before joining other teams.
  • In 2025, Zaccheaus had 39 catches for 313 yards and 2 touchdowns with the Bears, plus 2 catches for 17 yards and a touchdown in the playoffs.

The players

Olamide Zaccheaus

A wide receiver who has spent time with the Falcons, Eagles, Commanders, and Bears in his NFL career so far.

Atlanta Falcons

The NFL team that Zaccheaus is returning to after stints with other teams.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to bring Olamide back to Atlanta. He's a versatile player who can contribute on offense and special teams.”

— Arthur Smith, Head Coach, Atlanta Falcons (nbcsports.com)

What’s next

Zaccheaus will look to build on his previous success with the Falcons and solidify his role in the team's receiving corps and special teams units during the upcoming 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The Falcons are bringing back a familiar face in Olamide Zaccheaus, hoping the undrafted receiver can provide a steady presence in the passing game and on special teams as the team aims to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign.