Falcons finalize a 17-man practice squad led by Easton Stick, a steadying presence as the third quarterback who can manage short-to-intermediate throws in a pinch. The group also stacks versatile depth on the line, at tackle, and in the edge/secondary, with several undrafted contributors and a few developmental projects ready to be called up for special-teams roles or injury relief.

Notable names include Carlos Washington, Chris Blair, Dylan Drummond, Nick Nash, Joshua Simon, and Carter Warren, plus veteran-insurance options at tackle and a handful of pass-rush and coverage pieces like Kentavius Street and Ronnie Perkins. Lenny Krieg provides an IPP kicker path, giving Atlanta a long-term kicking contingency while the squad stays flexible for the season.

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.

Nick Nash headlines Atlanta's final preseason audition, catching six passes for 87 yards to reinforce his roster case while Chris Blair, Casey Washington, David Sills and Dylan Drummond all contribute in the Falcons’ receiver shuffle.

Feleipe Franks flashes at tight end with a leaping TD, Easton Stick steadies the third unit at quarterback, and Younghoe Koo appears to have secured kick duties after a 2-for-3 night. Offensive line concerns linger with Kaleb McGary and Storm Norton sidelined, Jack Nelson stepping in at right tackle, and questions about the RT position if McGary misses time.

On the other side, Dallas’ Joe Milton III leads the Cowboys with both a passing TD and a rushing score, while Elijah Dotson rumbles for 74 yards in Atlanta’s ground game. Atlanta must trim to 53 by Tuesday; roster battles at WR and OL dominate the chatter as the Falcons weigh depth options and potential free-agent fits.

Atlanta's Friday night clash with Tennessee ended 23-20 in a preseason thriller, with the Falcons resting most starters but still delivering a wave of roster auditions. Undrafted free agent Nate Carter totaled 63 yards on nine carries, including a 43-yard TD that sparked a late spark. Chris Blair added a 52-yard TD grab to knot the game. On defense, Simeon Barrow Jr. dominated with a 89.5 PFF grade, while James Pearce Jr. continued to flash on the edge. Raheem Morris even offered a hopeful update on Jalon Walker, who tweaked his groin but is expected back next week.

The Falcons’ offense found a gear in the third quarter, scoring 17 points to flip the game’s momentum before Tennessee steadied. David Sills turned in a 90.8 PFF score on six snaps, underscoring how depth players can shine in limited action. With UDFA and late-round talent driving the effort, Atlanta’s roster battles took center stage as final cuts approach.

Atlanta fell to Tennessee 23-20 in a sunlit preseason tilt, but the Falcons found some juice in the second half. Nate Carter and Chris Blair sparked a 17-point burst in the third quarter, while Easton Stick settled in down the stretch after a rough start. Raheem Morris praised the squad’s competitiveness and provided injury updates that matter for fantasy angles: Jalon Walker was held out with a groin tweak, Emory Jones exited late with a ?check, and the rookie’s recovery will shape Falcons’ depth next week. Carter’s rugged, contact-rich rushing style stood out, hinting at a possible workload reversal if Walker misses time. The performance from Atlanta’s rooks, including Carter and Blair, gave a clean signal that the Falcons’ path to meaningful carries and targets could be evolving quickly as the schedule tightens.

On the other sideline, the Titans’ alignment kept Atlanta honest, but the Falcons showed resilience in the final frame, tightening the gap and leaving fans and fantasy managers circling Week 1 implications. The mix of a steadier late drive from Stick and the continued emergence of Carter as a physical runner adds intrigue to Atlanta’s backfield and pass catching corps, even if the injury notes remain fluid heading into next week.