The Atlanta Falcons have six hours remaining until the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline. While most teams began releasing players on Monday, the Falcons had been quiet until Tuesday morning.
Former sixth-round pick Frank Darby was the first casualty, but the wide receiver is a prime candidate for the practice squad. As the cuts start rolling in, follow along with our Falcons roster cut tracker below.
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WR Frank Darby
Falcons have released WR Frank Darby, a candidate for their practice squad.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2022
2
RB Caleb Huntley
Falcons informed RB Caleb Huntley he will be waived, per source.
Practice squad candidate if he clears waivers. He had a good preseason in a crowded room.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) August 30, 2022
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TE MyCole Pruitt
Falcons are expected to release TE MyCole Pruitt, per source. Likely practice squad candidate.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 30, 2022
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WR Stanley Berryhill
The Falcons have informed WR Stanley Berryhill he is being waived, per source.
Berryhill flashed during camp. Good, young player in a crowded room.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) August 30, 2022
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OL Justin Shaffer
Atlanta Falcons cut rookie Justin Shaffer, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 30, 2022
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RB Qadree Ollison
Atlanta Falcons cutting Qadree Ollison, per a league source. Likely to get calls from other teams Former fifth-round draft pick led Falcons in rushing touchdowns as a rookie
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 30, 2022
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WR Cam Batson
Falcons are releasing veteran WR Cameron Batson, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 30, 2022
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LB Dorian Etheridge
Falcons have waived both LB Dorian Etheridge & OT Leroy Watson.
Both could be back on the practice squad at some point if they clear waivers.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) August 30, 2022
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OT Leroy Watson
UPDATED: OT Leroy Watson and LB Dorian Etheridge were cut. Etheridge was carted off the field with an knee injury and will likely be out a couple of weeks. While the injured appeared serious it turned out to be a bone bruise. https://t.co/u7oRxKCoie
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) August 30, 2022
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OL Jonotthan Harrison
UPDATED: OL Jonotthan Harrison and WR r Cameron Batson have been released. https://t.co/F65PSlF7G5
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) August 30, 2022
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WR KeeSean Johnson
The Falcons are cutting WR KeeSean Johnson, per a source.
Johnson signed with the club in the middle of training camp. He could have a PS chance for Atlanta.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) August 30, 2022
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OL Ryan Neuzil
Per a source, Falcons have cut C Ryan Neuzil. Real practice squad candidate here.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) August 30, 2022
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S Henry Black
UPDATED With release of center Ryan Neuzil, wide receiver KeeSean Johnson and safety Henry Black. https://t.co/hq2IZjGLu3
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) August 30, 2022
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Falcons announce 53-man roster ahead of deadline
Breaking down each position on the #Falcons’ first 53-man roster of the 2022 NFL season. https://t.co/bAs9HglAc2
— The Falcons Wire (@TheFalconsWire) August 30, 2022
