The Atlanta Falcons just dropped a bombshell on their roster, sending 10 players packing on Saturday as the NFL’s brutal 53-player deadline looms this Sunday. This isn’t just a few cuts; this is a serious shakeup as teams finalize who’s in for the season.
No More Waiting Around
Three players are outright gone, no waivers needed, free to sign wherever they want. Defensive lineman Eric Johnson, linebacker Channing Tindall, and offensive lineman Brandon Walton are officially off the roster. These guys are now on the market, ready for another team to pick them up without any waiver wire drama.
The Waiver Wire Drama Heats Up
Things get even more intense with seven other players hitting the waiver wire. Wide receiver Keelan Marion, tight end Josh Simon, offensive linemen Jaeden Roberts and Andrew Stueber, defensive lineman Devonnsha Maxwell, linebacker Daveren Rayner, and defensive back Keidron Smith are all now available for any other team in the league to claim. This is where teams can snatch up some talent for cheap. On top of that, defensive back Darren Hall was placed on injured reserve, so he’s out of the picture for now.
With the clock ticking down to Sunday’s final 53-player roster, these moves show the Falcons aren’t messing around. Every team in the league is making tough calls right now, and for Atlanta, these cuts define their starting lineup for the season ahead.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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