ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: Hayden Hurst #81 of the Atlanta Falcons fails to make the catch against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst had a career day in Sunday’s loss to the Lions.
Hayden Hurst had big shoes to fill for the Atlanta Falcons when he acquired via trade with the Baltimore Ravens over the offseason. He was going to be taking over the spot vacated by Pro Bowl tight end, Austin Hooper.