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Atlanta Falcons' initial 53-man roster for 2024 NFL season

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The Atlanta Falcons have successfully trimmed their roster down to 53 players in compliance with the 2024 NFL roster deadline. After releasing 13 players on Sunday evening, the team cut 22 more on Tuesday afternoon. Quarterback Taylor Heinicke, linebacker DeAngelo Malone and running back Jase McClellan were among the notable players to make the team.

Wide receiver Chris Blair and defensive back Natrone Brooks were released. Have a look at the Falcons’ initial 53-man roster for the 2024 NFL season arranged by position below:

Quarterbacks (3)

Aug 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) warms up on the field before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) warms up on the field before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

  1. Kirk Cousins

  2. Michael Penix Jr.

  3. Taylor Heinicke

Running Backs (4)

Falcons RB Bijan Robinson (7) on the field prior to the game against the Houston Texans. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson (7) on the field prior to the game against the Houston Texans. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

  1. Bijan Robinson

  2. Tyler Allgeier

  3. Jase McClellan

  4. Avery Williams

Wide Receivers (5)

Oct 16, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) during warmups before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) during warmups before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

  1. Drake London

  2. Darnell Mooney

  3. Ray-Ray McCloud

  4. KhaDarel Hodge

  5. Casey Washington

Tight Ends (3)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 2: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 2: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

  1. Kyle Pitts

  2. Charlie Woerner

  3. Ross Dwelley

Offensive Linemen (9)

FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Jake Matthews #70 and Chris Lindstrom #63 of the Atlanta Falcons line up with other lineman during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Jake Matthews #70 and Chris Lindstrom #63 of the Atlanta Falcons line up with other lineman during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

  1. Jake Matthews

  2. Kaleb McGary

  3. Chris Lindstrom

  4. Matthew Bergeron

  5. Drew Dalman

  6. Ryan Neuzil

  7. Jovaughn Gwyn

  8. Kyle Hinton

  9. Storm Norton

Defensive Linemen (8)

Sep 26, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) celebrates after a sack during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) celebrates after a sack during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

  1. Grady Jarrett

  2. David Onyemata

  3. Ruke Orhorhoro

  4. Zach Harrison

  5. Ta'Quon Graham

  6. Eddie Goldman

  7. Kentavius Street

  8. Brandon Dorlus

Outside Linebacker (5)

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
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

  1. Matthew Judon

  2. Lorenzo Carter

  3. Arnold Ebiketie

  4. James Smith-Williams

  5. DeAngelo Malone

Inside Linebackers (4)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 17: Nate Landman #53 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts during the first half of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 17: Nate Landman #53 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts during the first half of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

  1. Kaden Elliss

  2. Nate Landman

  3. Troy Andersen

  4. JD Bertrand

Cornerbacks (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
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

  1. A.J. Terrell

  2. Mike Hughes

  3. Dee Alford

  4. Antonio Hamilton Sr.

  5. Clark Phillips III

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
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

  1. Jessie Bates III

  2. Justin Simmons

  3. Richie Grant

  4. Micah Abernathy

Specialists ()

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 10: Younghoe Koo #6 of the Atlanta Falcons kicks a field goal during the first half of a against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 10: Younghoe Koo #6 of the Atlanta Falcons kicks a field goal during the first half of a against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

  1. K Younghoe Koo

  2. P Bradley Pinion

  3. LS Liam McCullough

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