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The Atlanta Falcons added several undrafted free agents to their roster, but who among them could make a push to earn a roster spot?
The 2026 NFL Draft is officially closed, and the Atlanta Falcons clearly had one concept in mind in Ian Cunningham’s first draft as general manager: Take as many bets on high-end traits as possible. With Zachariah Branch,
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Falcons release veteran punter Trenton Gill from roster
Falcons roster tracker: Atlanta cuts veteran P Trenton Gill
The Falcons are down to one punter on their 90-man roster. The team announced that they have released Trenton Gill on Monday. They signed Jake Bailey to a three-year contract as a free agent and he’s now the lone punting option in Atlanta.
Instead, everyone the Falcons took has a whisper of promise. We have no idea whether that will be realized, but we do know the Falcons were looking for players who have traits and talent that suggest they can be more than just special teamers and backups. With that in mind, let’s talk roster implications for the quartet of picks from earlier today.
FLOWERY BRANCH – Sam Roberts’ time with the Atlanta Falcons appears to be coming to an end after one season. According to a report from NFL insider Mike Garafolo, the Falcons will not be tendering the defensive lineman as a restricted free agent.
The Atlanta Falcons went into the 2026 NFL Draft with just five picks, but after a Day 3 trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, the team exited the draft with six players. With such a small draft, class, the Falcons attempted to compensate with their undrafted free agent class.