Atlanta Falcons cornerback Cornell Armstrong is awaiting his fate ahead of Tuesday's cut down deadline at 4 p.m.
Going into training camp, Armstrong was probably a likely fit for the roster, but injuries have sidelined him and prevented him from cementing his spot on the team.
“Cornell [Armstrong], somebody who’s been in our program, so you’re evaluating a lot stuff [based] on our experience with him and then, what we was doing in camp," coach Arthur Smith said. "But yeah, it’s tough. It’s unfortunate when guys do get injured. It’s less opportunities.”
Armstrong has been with the Falcons since 2021 and re-signed a one-year deal to stay with the team this offseason, but in a crowded cornerback room, he may be on the outside looking in.
The team currently employs A.J. Terrell and Dee Alford while also bringing in Jeff Okudah, Tre Flowers and Mike Hughes this offseason. It's difficult for teams to carry six cornerbacks on a roster ... but it is possible.
That being said, Darren Hall is also a candidate to make the team, which only makes Armstrong's odds longer.
Should he be waived, the other 31 teams in the NFL will have a chance to claim Armstrong. However, if he goes unclaimed, there's a strong chance the Falcons bring him back to sign him to the practice squad.
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