FLORRY BRANCH, Ga. — The time for speculation is over.
The Atlanta Falcons’ initial 53-man roster for the 2024 season was released Tuesday at the NFL deadline at 4 p.m. ET. The offense has 24 players, the defense 26, and special teams rounds out the tally with three.
Here’s a full look at the initial list:
53 player roster
- Kirk Cousins
- Michael Penix Jr.
- Taylor Heinecke
- Bijan Robinson
- Tyler Allegri
- Avery Williams
- Jess McLellan
- Drake London
- Darnell Mooney
- Ray Ray McCloud III
- Hadrell Hodge
- Casey Washington
- Kyle Pitts
- Charlie Warner
- Ross Doyle
- Jake Matthews
- Matthew Bergeron
- Drew Dalman
- Chris Lindstrom
- Caleb McGarry
- Ryan Neuzel
- Kyle Hinton
- Storm Norton
- jovon john
- Grady Garrett
- David Onyemata
- Takwon Graham
- Zach Harrison
- Eddie Goldman
- Kentavio Street
- Rocky Orhorhoro
- Brandon Dorlos
- James Smith Williams
- Matthew Goodwin
- Lorenzo Carter
- Arnold Epicurean
- D’Angelo Malone
- Caden Ellis
- Troy Anderson
- Nate Landman
- J.D. Bertrand
- A.J. Terrell
- Mike Hughes
- De Alford
- Clark Phillips III
- Antonio Hamilton Sr.
- Jesse Bates III
- Justin Simmons
- Richie Grant
- Micah Abernathy
- Striker: Youngho Koo
- The Gambler: Bradley Bennion
- Long thrower: Liam McCullough
The Falcons released 13 players Sunday to bring their roster to 77 by Tuesday. That meant they had 24 more trades to complete before the deadline. They released 21 players, waived or injured others, and placed one player on the reserve or injured list but was designated for return.
Atlanta also released its international player, who was never counted on the 90-man training camp roster.
- Chris Blair, wide receiver
- Cornerback Natron Brooks
- Backup Spencer Brown
- Wide receiver Dylan Drummond
- Defensive lineman Prince Emily
- Tight end John Fitzpatrick
- Wide receiver OJ Hillier
- Defensive back Anthony Johnson
- Defensive player Zion Log
- Defensive line player Lacalle London
- Wide receiver Jesse Matthews
- Defensive back Jayden Price
- Offensive lineman Andrew Steuber
- Safety Trey Tarpley III
- Defensive lineman Tommy Togiai
- Backup Carlos Washington Jr.
- Offensive lineman Barry Wesley
- Safety Dan Cruickshank
- Forward Julian Davenport
- Defensive lineman Damon Harris
- Defensive back Kevin King
- Defensive lineman Kenny Ogeni (International player career)
- Inside midfielder Milo Eifler
- Safety Josh Thompson
Reserve/Injured – Reserved for Return (1)
The Falcons will be able to begin signing players to join their practice squad on Wednesday at noon ET.
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