Atlanta Falcons announce initial 53-man roster following trade for Gervon Dexter

The Atlanta Falcons released their initial 53-man roster on August 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming season. The team made several notable roster decisions, including retaining four quarterbacks and cutting veterans such as Tyler Goodson and Azeez Ojulari. The organization also completed a trade with the Chicago Bears, acquiring defensive tackle Gervon Dexter in exchange for Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick. Despite the initial designations, coaching staff indicated the roster will likely change before the Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Several players recovering from injuries, including Billy Bowman and Da’Shawn Hand, were included on the roster as the team evaluates their health status for the regular season. The team currently carries two running backs and maintains flexibility to adjust the edge rushing unit after the release of Ojulari and Bralen Trice.

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