Atlanta Falcons prepare to fill 16-man practice squad for 2026 season

The Atlanta Falcons officially established their 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season. General manager Ian Cunningham is now tasked with assembling the team's 16-man practice squad, with selections permitted to begin Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. ET. Team personnel are expected to target several players, including wide receiver Vinny Anthony II, defensive lineman Carlos Allen Jr., and offensive lineman James Brockermeyer. The organization enters this stage of the roster-building process following the finalization of a group that includes quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Several players remain on reserve lists, including EDGE James Pearce Jr. and offensive tackle Storm Norton. The franchise sits thirteenth in the current NFL waiver order as they finalize their depth chart.

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