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.

In the latest mock draft by Pete Prisco, Penn State's standout players, Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren, have seen notable shifts in their projected draft positions. Initially pegged for top spots, both players have fallen to the third and fourteenth overall picks respectively, with Carter projected to the New York Giants and Warren to the Indianapolis Colts. The Giants are looking to strengthen their defensive line, and Carter’s talent is hard to ignore despite not being an immediate need. Meanwhile, Warren's skill set positions him as a potential starting tight end for the Colts, who struggled in that area last season.