Falcons release depth chart for Week 1 matchup vs. Steelers
matt urben
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 04: Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers rushes the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
After a long offseason, Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season has finally arrived. The Atlanta Falcons open the year at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game loaded with storylines. Several former players and coaches, including Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, will return to Atlanta wearing black and yellow.
On Tuesday, the Falcons released their depth chart for Sunday's season-opening matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Despite speculation from certain media members, quarterback Kirk Cousins is still listed as the Week 1 starter. Check out the team's first official depth chart for the 2024 season below:
Quarterback
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 23: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to facing the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Kirk Cousins
Michael Penix Jr.
Running Back
Nov 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs the ball against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Bijan Robinson
Tyler Allgeier
Avery Williams
Jase McClellan
WR1
Oct 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) runs after a catch against the Houston Texans in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Drake London
WR2
Aug 6, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (1) looks on during a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Darnell Mooney
Casey Washington
WR3
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Ray-Ray McCloud III #34 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through a drill during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Ray-Ray McCloud
KhaDarel Hodge
TE1
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - MAY 14: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons runs drills during OTA offseason workouts at the Atlanta Falcons training facility on May 14, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Kyle Pitts
TE2
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
Charlie Woerner
Ross Dwelley
Left Tackle
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Jake Matthews #70 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Jake Matthews
Left Guard
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
Matthew Bergeron
Jovaughn Gwyn
Center
Jun 3, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; An Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Chris Dalman (67) shown on the field during Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Drew Dalman
Ryan Neuzil
Right Guard
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Chris Lindstrom #63 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Chris Lindstrom
Kyle Hinton
Right Tackle
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Kaleb McGary #76 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Kaleb McGary
Storm Norton
DL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a play during the fourth quarter in the game against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Grady Jarrett
Kentavius Street
Eddie Goldman
DL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 23: Ruke Orhorhoro #98 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
David Onyemata
Ruke Orhorhoro (Rookie)
DL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 24: Zach Harrison #96 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a sack during the fourth quarter in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Zach Harrison
Ta'Quon Graham
Brandon Dorlus (Rookie)
OLB
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 24: Gardner Minshew #10 of the Indianapolis Colts throws the ball while being pressured by Lorenzo Carter #0 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Lorenzo Carter
James Smith-Williams
DeAngelo Malone
ILB
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 08: Dalton Schultz #86 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball while being tackled by Kaden Elliss #55 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Kaden Elliss
JD Bertrand (Rookie)
ILB
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 16: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers gets tackled by Troy Andersen #44 of the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Troy Andersen
Nate Landman
OLB
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
Matthew Judon
Arnold Ebiketie
CB1
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 17: A.J. Terrell #24 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a play during the fourth quarter in the game against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
A.J. Terrell
CB2
TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 22: Mike Hughes #21 of the Atlanta Falcons receives a punt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Mike Hughes
Clark Phillips III
Nickel CB
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 15: Dee Alford #20 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a defensive play during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Dee Alford
Antonio Hamilton
Free Safety
Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) reacts after pick-six vs. Saints | Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jessie Bates III
Micah Abernathy
Strong Safety
Oct 12, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) warms up against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Justin Simmons
Richie Grant
Specialists
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 26: Younghoe Koo #6 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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