Falcons' 2025 opening depth chart surprised as Atlanta kept 52 players after trading a 2027 seventh-round pick to Seattle for Michael Jerrell, creating flexibility with Kaleb McGary on IR and Storm Norton returning designation.

Five notable moves stood out: three safeties kept while Jordan Fuller was cut; Easton Stick released as Kirk Cousins backs Michael Penix Jr.; undrafted Nate Cater earned a spot behind Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier; Darnell Mooney anchored a 7-wide-receiver group with Casey Washington and David Sills also in; Feleipe Franks earned the TE role. Jerrell trade preserves flexibility for Week 1 and beyond.