Falcons cut linebacker Channing Tindall ahead of roster deadline
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons released linebacker Channing Tindall and several veterans before the NFL roster deadline. Tindall, who had limited defensive snaps over four seasons and no guaranteed contract, was among those expected to be cut. Other players released include Brandon Walton and Eric Johnson. Safety Natrone Brooks remains a candidate to stay on the roster despite a quiet summer and a position change from cornerback. The Falcons face tough decisions as they finalize their 53-man roster by the deadline.
- •Falcons released linebacker Channing Tindall and other veterans.
- •Tindall's contract had no guaranteed money; he played mostly on special teams.
- •Brandon Walton and Eric Johnson were also cut from the roster.
- •Safety Natrone Brooks may stay, offering positional versatility.
- •Falcons must finalize the 53-man roster by 6 p.m. EST on Sunday.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons Raise Questions After Cutting Standout Linebacker
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons Surprisingly Cut Linebacker and Keep Safety
"The Falcons just cut 11 players before the deadline, but one surprising name stayed while others like Channing Tindall got the axe. Here is the real story.
"The Atlanta Falcons released Channing Tindall and other veterans before the deadline. See why safety Natrone Brooks might still stick around the roster.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:08 PMFalcons Raise Questions After Cutting Standout Linebacker
The Falcons just cut 11 players before the deadline, but one surprising name stayed while others like Channing Tindall got the axe. Here is the real story.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:45 AMFalcons Surprisingly Cut Linebacker and Keep Safety
The Atlanta Falcons released Channing Tindall and other veterans before the deadline. See why safety Natrone Brooks might still stick around the roster.
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