Falcons 53-Man Roster Moves: 27 Players Waived, Including TE Anthony Firkser - Tracker

The Falcons dwindle down to 53 players today.

Jeremy Brener | Aug 30, 2022

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The Atlanta Falcons roster will be reduced to just 53 players as the team prepares for the season by 4 p.m.

In less than two weeks' time, the group of 53 will face the New Orleans in the season opener.

Most of the slots on the roster are solidified by the veterans on the team, but there are several rookies and young players fighting for a spot on the Falcons ... and their fate will be determined today.

Among the team's biggest position battles include the running backs, wide receivers and linebackers ...

Saturday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars made Arthur Smith and the coaching staff's decision difficult when it came to the running backs. Fifth-round rookie Tyler Allgeier is a lock to make the team, but Caleb Huntley and Qadree Ollison still faced the bubble.

The wide receiver race throughout training camp has been one of the more exciting battles to watch. Will D-II longshot Jared Bernhardt crack the roster, especially with Darby out?

There are also a couple linebackers who are hoping to not turn in their playbooks today. The fate of undrafted linebacker Nate Landman and Quinton Bell, both preseason standouts, will be determined today.

Stick with Falcon Report throughout the day as we update who's in and who's out ...

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Published Aug 30, 2022

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.