The Falcons have kicked off their quest to whittle down their gargantuan 90-man roster! On a sunny Sunday afternoon, the team announced that they’ve bid adieu to 13 players—a move necessary to meet the 53-player limit by the looming Tuesday afternoon deadline.
Goodbye Bradlee Anae and Jordan Thomas
Defensive end Bradlee Anae and tight end Jordan Thomas were among the notable names released. Anae, who logged two tackles in 11 games for the Cowboys during the 2020 and 2021 seasons, spent the last two years with the Jets, striving to make his mark. Think of Anae as a gritty, relentless defensive warrior—now looking for his next battleground.
As for Thomas, he was snagged in the sixth round by the Texans back in 2018. The man’s been a juggernaut, catching 22 passes for 226 yards and notching five touchdowns throughout his career. Picture him as a leviathan in the red zone, always a threat, and now a wild card in the world of free agency.
The Full Roster Exodus
But that’s not all—grab your popcorn, because there’s more action:
- Wide receiver Josh Ali
- Guard Zack Bailey
- Defensive backs Lukas Denis and William Hooper
- Linebackers Storey Jackson and Donavan Matin
- Offensive tackles Jared Jones-Smyth and John Leslie
- Quarterback John Paddock
- Tight end Austin Stogner
- Defensive back Trey Laval
Each one of these players, whether they were aspiring stars or seasoned vets, gave it their all. They sweated buckets, faced the music, and fought for the Falcons with the heart of a lion.
The Intense Countdown to Final Cuts
As we edge closer to the final cuts, the atmosphere inside the Falcons’ locker room feels like the last seconds of a tied-up playoff game. The tension is electrifying. Coaches are meticulously analyzing, balancing potential with performance, ensuring they carve out the crème de la crème for the upcoming season.
Let’s not mince words—cutting down a roster is like slicing an avocado just right: you’ve got to be exact, lest you waste the fruit. The Falcons are on the clock, and they’re making surgical strikes to shape a squad that’s nothing short of championship material.
Stay tuned folks, because every decision, every player released, is another step closer to unveiling the ultimate Falcons lineup for the season. And remember, in this gladiatorial NFL world, it’s always the survival of the fittest. So, quien no corre, vuela—he who does not run, flies.
