Philadelphia Eagles hold most former Georgia players after NFL roster cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles now have the most former Georgia Bulldogs on their roster following the NFL's 53-man deadline. The Atlanta Falcons previously tied for the top spot but dropped to four former Georgia players after recent roster adjustments. Atlanta released linebacker Channing Tindall, pass rusher Azeez Ojulari, and running back Cash Jones ahead of the deadline. Jones was subsequently signed to the Falcons' practice squad. The Eagles currently maintain six former Georgia players on their roster. Other NFL teams, including the Cincinnati Bengals, Las Vegas Raiders, and Minnesota Vikings, each hold five former Georgia players. The Falcons had been active in pursuing Georgia talent in recent seasons before these latest roster changes.
- •Philadelphia Eagles currently roster six former Georgia players.
- •Atlanta Falcons reduced their Georgia count from six to four players.
- •Cincinnati, Las Vegas, and Minnesota each hold five former Georgia players.
- •Cash Jones joined the Atlanta Falcons practice squad after his release.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — The Falcons no longer have the most former Georgia players in the NFL
"After roster cuts, the Atlanta Falcons no longer have the most former Georgia Bulldogs of any team in the NFL
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