Atlanta Falcons revise 53-man roster following post-deadline waiver claims

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Atlanta Falcons revise 53-man roster following post-deadline waiver claims
Summary

The Atlanta Falcons reshaped their active 53-man roster on Monday following the league's initial deadline. The team claimed linebackers Yasir Abdullah and Jared Ivey along with offensive tackle Cameron Williams off waivers. These additions led to the release of defensive lineman Zach Harrison and defensive backs Natrone Brooks and Jammie Robinson. Additionally, the Falcons placed linebacker JD Bertrand on the reserve/injured list and promoted linebacker Josh Woods from the practice squad to the active roster. The organization holds two vacancies on its 14-man practice squad and may utilize these spots for roster depth at quarterback.

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  • Atlanta claimed three players off waivers and promoted Josh Woods to the 53-man roster.
  • The team waived Zach Harrison, Natrone Brooks, and Jammie Robinson on Monday.
  • Linebacker JD Bertrand moved to the reserve/injured list following the initial roster setup.
  • The Falcons currently have 14 players signed to their practice squad.
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  • 1:00 PMYahoo SportsFalcons' updated 53-man roster and practice squad
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