Falcons Navigate Injury-Impacted Roster Cuts Ahead 53-Man Deadline

The Atlanta Falcons face challenging roster decisions as they must cut down to the NFL's 53-player limit by Tuesday, complicated by numerous injuries to key players like Kaleb McGary and Storm Norton. The team is weighing whether to carry three quarterbacks or opt for a practice squad emergency backup, with quarterback Easton Stick potentially becoming a sought-after free agent if cut. Special teams performance, which ranked near the bottom of the league last year, is another area the Falcons aim to improve through roster choices. Injuries have forced the Falcons to consider placing several players on short-term injured reserve or the Physically Unable to Perform list, affecting depth and positional options. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys, after defeating the Falcons in the preseason finale, are finalizing their own 53-man roster, focusing on securing key players like pass rushers James Houston and Jaylon Winfrey, who have shown strong preseason performances and versatility. Both teams are navigating injuries and performance to assemble competitive rosters for the upcoming season.