Falcons Release Veteran WR Ray-Ray McCloud Amid Private Matter

The Atlanta Falcons have released wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III following a private matter that led to him being sent home from team activities. Head coach Raheem Morris clarified that the situation was not disciplinary but related to football matters the team needed to resolve. McCloud, who had been Atlanta's No. 3 receiver, appeared in only four games in the 2025 season with six catches for 64 yards, a significant drop from his 2024 performance where he recorded 62 receptions for 686 yards. His absence impacted the Falcons' offense, which has struggled to find a reliable third receiving option beyond Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson. The Falcons moved veteran David Sills V into McCloud's position on the depth chart ahead of their Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins. McCloud's release is unrelated to the firing of wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard, who played a role in McCloud's initial signing with Atlanta in 2024.