Falcons' updated 90-man roster entering Week 3 of NFL preseason
matt urben
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Jan 1, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates after an interception during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Falcons have been tinkering with their roster all offseason long, but they made a pair of game-changing moves last week. The team traded for outside linebacker Matthew Judon and signed safety Justin Simmons, giving head coach Raheem Morris and defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake some serious firepower.
Now that the defense is potentially on par with the offense, the Falcons are ready to make some noise this season. The team officially added Simmons to the roster on Sunday, releasing wide receiver James Washington in a corresponding move.
As the Falcons prepare for their final preseason game this Friday against the Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, check out the team's updated 90-man roster arranged by position group below:
Quarterbacks (4)
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Running Backs (6)
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons tosses the ball during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Wide Receivers (10)
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Tight Ends (6)
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons tosses the ball back during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Offensive Linemen (15)
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)
Defensive Linemen (14)*
Jul 25, 2024; Buford, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Grady Jarrett (97) and defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham (95) on the field on the first day of training camp at Falcons Training Camp. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Outside Linebackers (6)
Atlanta Falcons LB Arnold Ebiketie rushes Vikings QB Jaren Hall (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Inside Linebackers (6)
Oct 29, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) sneaks a peek against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
Cornerbacks (12)
Dec 26, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) runs against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Safeties (8)
Falcons safety Jessie Bates vs. Saints| Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Specialists (3)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 10: Younghoe Koo #6 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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