40 players who are locks to make the Falcons' 53-man roster
matt urben
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Aug 6, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons players work out during a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Falcons must trim 37 players from their 90-man roster by the NFL's cut deadline on August 27. At this point, we have a pretty good idea of which players will make the team but there are about a dozen roster spots legitimately up for grabs.
The team's final preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars presents one final chance for those players on the bubble to make an impression on the coaching staff. Young camp standouts like Natrone Brooks and Chris Blair can potentially steal a roster spot with another good performance on Friday night.
So which players are locks to make Atlanta's initial 53-man roster? Here are 40 Falcons we think are virtually guaranteed to make the team out of training camp:
QB (2)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 2: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons passes during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
RB (2)
Nov 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) reacts after a first down against the New Orleans Saints in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
WR (3)
Falcons WR Drake London (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Tight ends (2)
Oct 16, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Charlie Woerner (89) on the field before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Offensive Linemen (7)
Jun 3, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; An Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron (65) shown on the field during Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon stands on the field before a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
ILB (3)
Nov 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Albert Huggins (94) linebacker Nate Landman (53) and safety Jessie Bates III (3) go after a fumble by New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) (not shown) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
CB (5)
Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Safeties (4)
Jan 8, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) prior to a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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