The Atlanta Falcons have finalized their 53 man roster ahead of the deadline and now prepare for their season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next Sunday. The list of players waived or released are below. Players that are in the process of reaching or have reached injury settlements are in bold.
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Akron |
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| Gibson, Laurence |
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Virginia Tech |
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| Goodman, Malliciah |
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Clemson |
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| Johnson, Cory |
DT |
Kentucky |
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| Johnson, Devonte |
DB |
Weber State |
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| Parms, Damian |
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Florida Atlantic |
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| Rahrig, Collin |
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Indiana |
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| Washington, Corey |
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Newberry |
The Atlanta Falcons 53 man roster is as follows:
Quarterbacks (2): Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub
Running backs (3): Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, Terron Ward
Fullback (1): Patrick DiMarco
Wide receivers (6): Julio Jones, Mohamed Sanu, Justin Hardy, Aldrick Robinson, Eric Weems, Nick Williams
Tight ends (4): Jacob Tamme, Austin Hooper, Levine Toilolo, Joshua Perkins
Offensive linemen (9): Jake Matthews, Andy Levitre, Alex Mack, Chris Chester, Ryan Schraeder, Mike Person, Tom Compton, Ben Garland, Wes Schweitzer
Defensive linemen (9): Jonathan Babineaux, Adrian Clayborn, Dwight Freeney, Ra’Shede Hageman, Tyson Jackson, Grady Jarrett, Brooks Reed, Derrick Shelby, Courtney Upshaw
Linebackers (7): Vic Beasley Jr., De’Vondre Campbell, Deion Jones, LaRoy Reynolds, Sean Weatherspoon, Philip Wheeler, Paul Worrilow
Cornerbacks (4): Desmond Trufant, Robert Alford, Brian Poole, C.J. Goodwin
Safeties (5): Keanu Neal, Ricardo Allen, Robenson Therezie, Kemal Ishmael, Dashon Goldson
Specialists (3): Matt Bryant (kicker), Matt Bosher (punter), Josh Harris (long-snapper)
Note: Cornerback Jalen Collins was placed on the reserve-suspended list and does not count against the 53-man roster while serving a four-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Also, defensive backs Akeem King (foot) and DeMarcus Van Dyke have been placed on injured reserve (concussion). They will be eligible to return by week six of the regular season.
“We’re looking at that, for sure,” Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn said when asked about cornerback depth. “That’s a topic that both Thomas [Dimitroff] and I and the staff are going through together. We definitely are looking that way. We’re comfortable with the group we have, but we’re always looking to see if we can find those guys that fit the profile in terms of how we want to play outside, specifically talking corner. Yeah, we’re still digging on that topic.
“We know Jalen’s out for a month. Before that time comes, likely we’ll be talking to some guys prior to his return.”
