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Thanks, we hate it. [Brian] Robinson has “shown a physical style in practice that cements his role as the new Tyler Allgeier” per Kendall. We don’t think one isolated report should dissuade anyone from picking Bijan Robinson 1.1 in drafts, but it has the potential to be a headache if it comes to pass. It must be said that only the Falcons could create a scenario where a Robinson scores and nobody knows whether to be upset or happy until we get a clarification on which one.

Goodson made an impact as part of the Falcons’ running back room in the preseason but ultimately Brian Robinson Jr. will keep the backup job. Also waived/released by the Falcons were CB Darnay Holmes, DT Eric Johnson II, TE Nick Muse, OLB Azeez Ojulari, DE Cam Sample, LB Channing Tindall, DT Marlon Tuipulotu, OL Brandon Walton, DL Chris Williams, LB Josh Woods, DT Carlos Allen, WR Vinny Anthony, OL James Brockermeyer, CB Cobee Bryant, RB Nate Carter, OL Kam Dewberry, WR Dylan Drummond, RB Cash Jones, OL Riley Mahlman, WR Keelan Marion, DT Devonnsha Maxwell, OT Wanya Morris, LB Daveren Rayner, OL Jaeden Roberts, TE Joshua Simon, DB Keidron Smith, OL Andrew Stueber, LB Bralen Trice, TE Jack Velling, WR Antwane Wells Jr., and CB A.J. Woods.

Carter signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent last season, appearing in seven games for Atlanta. He carried the ball nine times for 60 yards and lost a fumble in 2025. With the emergence of Tyler Goodson as a viable depth option in the running back room, the Falcons jettison Carter heading into final cuts.

Sample began his career with the Bengals, spending the last five years in Cincinnati. He initially signed with the 49ers this offseason, then went to the Falcons after the 49ers waived him. Serving as a preseason rotational defensive lineman, the Falcons decide to part ways with Sample heading into final cuts.

ESPN’s Marc Raimondi believes the Falcons will sign Anthony to the practice squad if he goes through waivers unclaimed. The team signed him as an undrafted free agent rookie earlier this year.

Trice has not played an NFL game yet after tearing an ACL in 2024 and missing 2025 due to a setback from the initial injury. He did play a bit in the preseason. We’ll see if he can catch on elsewhere after the injuries.

Morris was in the final year of his rookie deal and came over in a June trade from the Chiefs. Apparently the Falcons weren’t enamored with what they saw in training camp.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler first reported the news. Dexter was finally traded after days of speculation that he could be on the move. Dexter had a career-high six sacks last year, but ultimately wasn’t a fit with the Bears defense. Falcons GM Ian Cunningham worked in the Bears front office when they made Dexter a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Dexter is eligible for an extension. With Da’Shawn Hand missing most of the preseason with a leg injury, Dexter could start right away for the Falcons.

It’s an extremely low-wattage list as the Falcons work to get down to 53 players. 27-year-old Stueber has not appeared in a regular season game since 2024 in Cincinnati.

Pitts ripped off multiple double-digit gains, moved well and looked tough to bring down. He delivered a 37-yard catch on the Falcons’ first drive, securing the pass on a quick out route from bunch formation before taking off down the right sideline. He later had a 16-yard gain on a sort crossing route, where he again chewed up yards after the catch. Pitts is a mid-tier TE1 entering the year.