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.

The Falcons trimmed to 53 and lined up a plan for immediate tackle depth on the practice squad, signing Ryan Hayes and Carter Warren after waivers, and adding Michael Jerrell via trade. Nick Nash and Cobee Bryant were retained on the PS, with Lenny Krieg kept as international-pathway kicker insurance behind Younghoe Koo. Easton Stick was waived and Carlos Washington was cut, signaling a careful, development-forward approach to Week 1 roster depth.

The moves emphasize up-front versatility and player development over quick waiver adds, potentially unlocking late-blooming contributors on the practice squad and giving the Falcons a clearer path to fill-in options if injuries hit early in the season.

Falcons sign Hayes and Warren to the practice squad as McGary lands on IR and Norton goes on IR with a return designation, creating a swift need for tackle depth ahead of Week 1 versus Tampa Bay. The club also adds Easton Stick at QB and Cobee Bryant to the practice squad, signaling immediate competition on the line and depth elsewhere while they prep for the new 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.

NFL QB turnover dominated roster cut day as teams pared to 53. Tommy DeVito and several peers hit waivers while Trey Lance locked in as a Chargers backup, beating out Taylor Heinicke. Kyle Trask lost Tampa Bay’s No. 2 job to Teddy Bridgewater, and Tyler Huntley didn’t make Cleveland’s cut. Desmond Ridder and Will Grier were among notable cuts, with Easton Stick and Kyle McCord also exiting. Eagles boosted depth via Sam Howell’s addition behind Hurts, and other teams shuffled QBs and practice-squad options ahead of Week 1.