FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - Atlanta announced its initial 53 with two quarterbacks, a deep edge group, and added DB/OL insurance via the practice squad. The team later rounded out the PS with trench help and a returning pass rusher.
The biggest decisions
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Two QBs, three RBs, seven WRs puts emphasis on multiple-TE and motion looks while keeping kick/punt return options.
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Six edge rushers highlight a rotation-first pass-rush plan; interior leans on Onyemata/Orhorhoro with developing depth.
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DB room: seven corners and three safeties to play press-match outside with nickel versatility.
Initial 53 (by position)
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QB (2): Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins
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RB (3): Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Nathan Carter
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WR (7): Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Ray-Ray McCloud III, KhaDarel Hodge, Casey Washington, David Sills V, Jamal Agnew
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TE (4): Kyle Pitts Sr., Charlie Woerner, Feleipe Franks, Teagan Quitoriano
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OL (8): Jake Matthews, Matthew Bergeron, Ryan Neuzil, Chris Lindstrom, Elijah Wilkinson, Jack Nelson, Jovaughn Gwyn, Kyle Hinton
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DL (5): David Onyemata, Brandon Dorlus, LaCale London, Ruke Orhorhoro, Zach Harrison
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EDGE (6): Arnold Ebiketie, Leonard Floyd, Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr., Bralen Trice, DeAngelo Malone
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ILB (4): Kaden Elliss, Divine Deablo, JD Bertrand, Josh Woods
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CB (7): A.J. Terrell Jr., Mike Hughes, Billy Bowman Jr., Clark Phillips III, Dee Alford, Mike Ford Jr., Natrone Brooks
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S (3): Jessie Bates III, Xavier Watts, DeMarcco Hellams
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Specialists (3): Younghoe Koo (K), Bradley Pinion (P), Liam McCullough (LS)
Who was cut (and other moves)
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Released (vested): Jordan Fuller (S), Ronnie Harrison (ILB), C.J. Henderson (CB), Khalid Kareem (EDGE), Brandon Parker (OT), Easton Stick (QB), Kentavius Street (DL), Keith Taylor (CB), Jake Hanson (OL - released from Reserve/Injured with settlement)
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Waived: Simeon Barrow Jr. (DL), Henry Black (S), Chris Blair (WR), Cobee Bryant (CB), Jashaun Corbin (RB), Dylan Drummond (WR), Joshua Gray (OL), Dontae Manning (CB), Nick Nash (WR), Joshua Simon (TE), Carlos Washington Jr. (RB), Jordan Williams (OL), Lenny Krieg (K, IPP)
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Reserve/Injured - Designated to Return: Ta'Quon Graham (DL), Storm Norton (OL)
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Reserve/Injured: Kaleb McGary (OL), Grayland Arnold (CB), Emory Jones (QB), Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (OL)
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Reserve/PUP: Troy Andersen (ILB)
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Reserve/NFI: Malik Verdon (ILB)
Practice squad (official)
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Offense (9): Easton Stick (QB), Carlos Washington Jr. (RB), Chris Blair (WR), Dylan Drummond (WR), Nick Nash (WR), Brandon Parker (OL), Joshua Gray (OL), Ryan Hayes (OL), Carter Warren (OL)
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Defense (7): Ronnie Harrison (S/LB), C.J. Henderson (CB), Cobee Bryant (CB), Khalid Kareem (EDGE), Kentavius Street (DL), Simeon Barrow Jr. (DL), Ronnie Perkins (EDGE)
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TE (1): Joshua Simon (TE)
What it means
Atlanta leaned into rotation and versatility. Six edges let Raheem Morris dial up waves and keep finishers fresh, while a seven-deep corner room supports press and match coverages behind them. Offensively, two QBs and four tight ends hint at condensed formations, motion, and play-action to simplify reads for Michael Penix Jr. Special teams get natural boosts from Agnew/McCloud, and the PS is built for quick call-ups at tackle and corner-the two spots most likely to see early churn.
