Atlanta Falcons trim roster from 90 to 53

The Atlanta Falcons roster has been 90 players since regulatory workouts in May, but after 4 p.m. Tuesday, the number will drop to 53.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris, general manager Terry Fontenot and the rest of Atlanta’s decision-makers conducted 12 practice sessions, three preseason games, two joint practices and one inter-squad game to help guide their decision-making process.

Morris has often referred to the difficulties that come with such roster decisions, realizing that it’s not just releasing a player, it’s also ending a dream.

“When it becomes easy to make decisions about who to keep and who to let go, I’m out of here,” Morris said. “I’m going to walk away when it becomes easy to make that decision because it’s always hard. It’s a people-first mentality. It’s a people-first company. We’re a people-first organization, and I’ll always be that way.”

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The Falcons are still working on roster decisions, with some in the bubble still unsure of their fate two and a half hours before the deadline.

According to Ian Rapoport, Atlanta has decided to cut offensive linemen Julian Davenport and Andrew Stoiber. Davenport in particular had a strong training camp with the Falcons, showing that he belongs in the NFL.

Falcons waive defensive lineman Tommy Togiai According to Aaron WilsonThe defence is arguably the Falcons’ deepest position, and Togiai has fallen foul of a number of players.

Not the Atlanta Falcons, but interesting anyway – the Arizona Cardinals have outrighted former Falcons player Desmond Ridder. According to Ian RapoportReeder was in the running to become Arizona’s second-string quarterback but failed the test.

Back-up Spencer Brown has been added to the list of players who have been cut. According to Greg OmanHe was not expected to be at No. 53, but could be a candidate to join the training squad on Wednesday.

The Falcons are waiving undrafted rookie receiver OJ Hiliare, a Falcons source confirmed to SI. There is no immediate practice squad signing.

The Falcons announced their first wave of cuts Sunday night, officially releasing 13 players.

Midfielder John Paddock
WR Josh Ali
TE Austin Stogner
TE Jordan Thomas
OL Zach Bailey
OL Jared Jones Smith
OL John Leglow
Edge Bradley Anai
LB Jackson Story
LB Donovan Moten
CB William Hooper
CB Tri Faval
S Lucas Dennis

Moten recorded a team-high 28 tackles during the preseason, including 21 solo. Anai led the Falcons with 1.5 sacks and four quarterback hits, twice as many as the next best player. Paddock caught 10 of 20 attempts for 82 yards during the preseason. Ali spent last season on Atlanta’s practice squad.

Atlanta Falcons roster (72)

Running back (5)

Tyler Allegri
Jess McLellan
Bijan Robinson
Carlos Washington Jr.
Avery Williams

Broad future (8)

Chris Blair
Dylan Drummond
Hadrell Hodge
Drake London
Jesse Matthews
Ray Ray McCloud III
Darnell Mooney
Casey Washington

tight end (4)

Ross Doyle
John Fitzpatrick
Kyle Pitts
Charlie Warner

Offensive Line (10)

Matthew Bergeron
Drew Dalman
jovon john
Kyle Hinton
Chris Lindstrom
Jake Matthews
Caleb McGarry
Ryan Neuzel
Storm Norton
Barry Wesley

Corner back (9)

De Alford
Natron Brooks
Antonio Hamilton Sr.
Mike Hughes
Anthony Johnson
Kevin King
Clark Phillips III
Jaden Price
A.J. Terrell

Safety (8)

Micah Abernathy
Jesse Bates III
Dan Cruickshank
Richie Grant
DeMarco Hellams
Justin Simmons
Josh Thompson
Trey Tarpley III

Defensive line (12)

Eddie Goldman
Takwon Graham
Demony Harris
Zach Harrison
Grady Garrett
Lacalle London
David Onyemata
Kentavio Street
Brandon Dorlos
Prince Emily
Zion Log
Rocky Orhorhoro

Midfielder (5)

Troy Anderson
J.D. Bertrand
Milo Eifler
Caden Ellis
Nate Landman

Edge (5)

Lorenzo Carter

Arnold Epicurean

Matthew Goodwin

D’Angelo Malone

James Smith Williams

Specialists (3)

Youngho Koo (PK)
Bradley Bennion (P)
Liam McCulloch (LS)