Who Will Suit Up For The Falcons Week One? Projected 53-Man Roster
The Atlanta Falcons had one of the franchise's best NFL Drafts in years; they would also strike gold with a couple of undrafted players.
Let's examine how this will all translate to the field during week one of the 2025 upcoming NFL season. Will Kirk Cousins be a part of the roster? Will Kyle Pitts stick around? What QBs make the cut? You may see a few surprising names who make the team as well. Let's look at who we think will suit up for the Atlanta Falcons in week one.
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers. Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Active Quarterbacks - (3)
-Michael Penix Jr.
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-Easton Stick
-Emory Jones
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson runs for a TD against the Carolina Panthers. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Active Running Backs - (3)
-Bijan Robinson
-Tyler Allgeier
-Jase McClellan
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London catches a pass against the Carolina Panthers. Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Active Wide Receivers - (6)
-Drake London
-Darnell Mooney
-Ray-Ray McCloud
-Jamal Agnew
-KhaDarel Hodge
-Nick Nash
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts is tackled in a game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Tight Ends - (3)
-Kyle Pitts
-Teagan Quitoriano
-Charlie Woerner
Atlanta Falcons OL Jake Matthews makes a block against the New York Giants. Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Offensive Linemen - (10)
-Jake Matthews
-Kaleb McGary
-Chris Lindstrom
-Ryan Neuzil
-Matthew Bergeron
-Storm Norton
-Jack Nelson (Rookie)
-Elijah Wilkinson
-Kyle Hinton
-Matthew Cindric
Newly drafted Atlanta Falcon Jalon Walker speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Defensive Linemen - (10)
-Jalon Walker (Rookie) Edge/LB
-James Pearce Jr. (Rookie)
-Morgan Fox
-David Onyemata
-Kentavious Street
-Leonard Floyd
-Bralen Trice
-Ta'Quon Graham
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-Zach Harrison
-Brandon Dorlus
Newly acquired Falcons LB Divine Deablo makes a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Linebackers - (5)
-Divine Deablo
-Troy Andersen
-JD Bertrand
-Arnold Ebiketie
-Kaden Elliss
Atlanta Falcon DB A.J Terrell gives up a TD against the New Orleans Saints. Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
Defensive Backs - (6)
-A.J. Terrell
-Dee Alford
-Mike Hughes
-Clark Phillips III
-Cobee Bryant (UDFA/Rookie)
-Billy Bowman (Rookie)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III takes a picture after a game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Safeties - (4)
-Jessie Bates III
-Xavier Watts (Rookie)
-Jordan Fuller
-Benny Sapp III
Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo attempts a kick against the Las Vegas Raiders. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Special Teams - (3)
-Younghoe Koo
-Bradley Pinion
-Liam McCullough
Prospects - (3)
WR - Makai Polk
T - Brandon Parker
K - Lenny Krieg
Related: How The Atlanta Falcons Are Quietly Building A Super Bowl Contender 'Inside The Rise'
Related: Which Player Was Named Most Likely UDFA To Make Falcons Roster?
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