Atlanta Falcons Cut Roster to 53 Players Ahead of 2025 Season

The Atlanta Falcons are in the critical phase of trimming their roster from 90 to 53 players ahead of the 2025 NFL regular season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The team’s offense remains largely unchanged except for Michael Penix Jr. taking over as starting quarterback with Kirk Cousins as backup, while the defense is expected to be deeper with rookies like Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr., Xavier Watts, and Billy Bowman Jr. competing for significant roles. The Falcons are projected to carry three quarterbacks with the possibility of Cousins being traded, and their running back group is considered one of the best in the league, led by elite player Bijan Robinson. Wide receiver is a competitive position with several players vying for roster spots, and special teams performances, such as those by Quitoriano, could be decisive for final cuts. Injuries have impacted the offensive line, with Kaleb McGary and Storm Norton sidelined, adding urgency to the Falcons' evaluation of their depth in the preseason finale against Dallas. The team is expected to announce initial cuts shortly after the final preseason game, with the full roster finalized by Tuesday afternoon.