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Falcons announce shocking decision to release Zach Harrison

After adding three players via waivers, the Atlanta Falcons announced they have waived 2023 third-round pick Zach Harrison, along with Natrone Brooks and Jammie Robinson.

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Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa? Falcons’ season-opening quarterback mystery takes a major turn

The Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback decision is taking shape. Michael Penix Jr. appears to have moved into pole position for the season opener against the Steelers.

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 31

Falcons add several players via waivers

The Falcons may have announced their initial 53-man roster yesterday, but it’s far from the final product we’re going to see when they take the field in Week 1 against the Steelers.

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NFL Week 9: Picks and preview

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Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Falcons Signed Two To Initial PS

According to Tom Pelissero, the Falcons signed DE Cameron Sample and TE Nick Muse to their initial practice squad. Sample, 26, was a four-year starter at Tulane and was named first-team All-AAC in 2020.

Gervon Dexter News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Falcons Hoping To Get New Contract Done With DT Gervon Dexter

According to Josh Kendall of The Athletic, the Falcons hope to get a new deal done with recently acquired DT Gervon Dexter. Atlanta sent a 2027 fifth-round pick and CB Clark Phillips to Chicago in exchange for Dexter on the roster cutdown deadline yesterday, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2026.

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8 NFL Roster-Cut Casualties Falcons Should Target Immediately

FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Atlanta Falcons joined the rest of the NFL in making their 53-man roster decisions, and hundreds of players have since flooded the waiver wire.

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Biggest surprises from the Atlanta Falcons initial 53-man roster

The Atlanta Falcons released their initial 53-man roster yesterday, and there were no shortage of surprises as the team prepares to take on the Steelers in two weeks.

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Best Bets to Make Falcons Practice Squad After Roster Cuts

FLOWERY BRANCH -- The Atlanta Falcons locked down their initial 53-man roster, but many more moves are expected to come this week. They waived 37 players, but several could return to the practice squad, assuming they clear waivers this week.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Falcons Cut 33 To Finalize 53-Man Roster

The Falcons released 11 veterans and placed nine players on different reserve lists in their efforts to get down to 53 on the active roster: RB Tyler Goodson

Atlanta Falcons News / Viral Sports News / August 30

Falcons Make Tough Decision on 24-Year-Old Defensive Back

The Atlanta Falcons waived cornerback Cobee Bryant on Sunday as the team trimmed its roster to the NFL-mandated 53 players, leaving the second-year defensive back subject to the waiver wire.

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Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Falcons Trim Down To 53 Players At Deadline

Atlanta announced a flurry of moves to trim their roster down to 53 players at Sunday’s deadline. The Falcons placed the following players on injured reserve:

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 30

Falcons cut former Chiefs OT after trading for him before preseason

The Atlanta Falcons recently concluded their 2026 preseason slate with a narrow road win over the Miami Dolphins. The Falcons will now turn their attention to the upcoming regular season, which is scheduled to get underway in just two short weeks.

Bralen Trice News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Falcons Waiving DE Bralen Trice

According to Jonathan Jones, the Falcons are waiving DE Bralen Trice today. The former third-round pick tore his ACL ahead of his rookie year and still hasn’t appeared in a game for the Falcons.

Wanya Morris News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Falcons To Waive T Wanya Morris

Acquired from the Chiefs earlier this summer, Wanya Morris will not end up making the Falcons’ initial 53-man roster. The former third-round tackle is hitting the waiver wire, NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo tweets.

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Winners, Losers, Grade from Atlanta Falcons Trade for Bears DT Gervon Dexter Sr.

It's cutdown day for the NFL as teams must trim their training camp rosters from a maximum of 90 players to 53 by 6:00 p.m. EST on Sunday evening. The Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears kicked off the day with a bang.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 30

Stefanski Critiques Tua Tagovailoa's Performance vs. Dolphins as Roster Cuts Loom

The Atlanta Falcons wrapped up their preseason slate on Friday night with a 17-12 win over the Miami Dolphins. The Falcons dominated the Dolphins in the first half of, opening up a 17-6 halftime lead before holding on to win 17-12.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 30

Falcons Trade with Chicago Bears Shakes Up 53-Man Roster Predictions

The Atlanta Falcons aren’t simply making their final roster cuts on cutdown day. They’re also adding talent. According to Adam Schefter, the Falcons are acquiring Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter in exchange for cornerback Clark Phillips II and a fifth-round pick.

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Tua Tagovailoa opens up on 'no fun' Dolphins exit after harsh reception

For better or worse, Tua Tagovailoa had some pretty impressive moments and anchored one of the league's most explosive offenses, but the lows were also too low.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Viral Sports News / August 29

Former Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Has Reportedly Died

Bob Lee, the quarterback whose 1973 season still stands out in Falcons history as the year the franchise first posted a winning record that felt like a genuine step forward, died Aug.