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Yahoo
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Projecting the Falcons' 53-man roster after preseason opener
The Atlanta Falcons got off to a promising start in their preseason opener against the Detroit Lions, but the game was suspended after Lions safety Morice Norris was hospitalized to begin the fourth quarter. The Falcons still had a nice showing in the three quarters of football that were played, especially on defense. The entire defensive line played well, creating good pressure throughout the first half. Linebacker Josh Woods was dominant and along with edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie. Second-year defensive linemen Brandon Dorlus and cornerback Natrone Brooks had solid performances as well. Offensively, there were a few standouts, including wide receiver Dylan Drummond, who caught all eight of his targets for a team-high 63 receiving yards. While the running game stalled out, quarterback Easton Stick had a solid outing. Now that we have one preseason game in the books, check out our latest 53-man roster projection for the Falcons as they prepare for Friday's matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Quarterbacks (3) Michael Penix Jr. Kirk Cousins Easton Stick Running Backs (3) Bijan Robinson Tyler Allgeier Carlos Washington Jr. Wide Receivers (6) Drake London Darnell Mooney Ray-Ray McCloud KhaDarel Hodge Jamal Agnew (KR/PR) Dylan Drummond Tight Ends (3) Kyle Pitts Charlie Woerner Teagan Quitoriano Offensive Linemen (9) Jake Matthews Matthew Bergeron Ryan Neuzil Chris Lindstrom Kaleb McGary Storm Norton Elijah Wilkinson Kyle Hinton Jack Nelson (Rookie) Interior DL (6) David Onyemata Ruke Orhorhoro Morgan Fox Zach Harrison Ta'Quon Graham Brandon Dorlus EDGE (5) Arnold Ebiketie Jalon Walker (Rookie) James Pearce Jr. (Rookie) Leonard Floyd Bralen Trice Linebackers (5) Kaden Elliss Troy Andersen Divine Deablo JD Bertrand Josh Woods Cornerbacks (6) A.J. Terrell Mike Hughes Dee Alford Clark Phillips III Billy Bowman (Rookie) Natrone Brooks Safeties (4) Jessie Bates III Jordan Fuller Xavier Watts (Rookie) DeMarcco Hellams Special Teams (3) K: Younghoe Koo P: Bradley Pinion LS: Liam McCullough This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Projecting 53-man roster after preseason opener
USA Today
10-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Arnold Ebiketie, Brandon Dorlus earn Falcons' highest grades vs. Lions
PFF Grades: Arnold Ebiketie led all players, James Pearce led all rookies in Falcons' preseason opener. The Atlanta Falcons' preseason opener was suspended following an injury to Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris, but there was a lot to be learned in the three quarters of football that we did see on Friday night. The Falcons played all of their rookies, and the early results were promising. James Pearce Jr. and Ruke Orhorhoro tied for the team lead in pressures with three apiece. Pearce led Atlanta's five-player draft class with a Pro Football Focus grade of 75.1, while former second-round pick Arnold Ebiketie led all players with a grade of 94.6. Second-year defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus earned the second-highest grade in Friday's opener with an impressive 92.2. Wide receiver Chris Blair was the highest-graded offensive player (91.3 overall), while linebacker Josh Woods was the fourth player with an elite PFF grade (91.4). Check out the 10 highest-graded Falcons players from their preseason matchup against Detroit. Plus, the team's rookie grades can be found below. PFF grades: Ebiketie, Dorlus earn top marks Falcons rookie class grades vs. Lions
Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Falcons EDGE Arnold Ebiketie forces fumble vs. Lions
The Atlanta Falcons offense didn't do much in the first half against of Friday's preseason game against the Detroit Lions. Once again, the defense came through and knocked the ball loose from Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker. This time, it was Arnold Ebiketie coming free off the edge to knock the ball loose before it was swiftly recovered by defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham. Ebiketie was one of the surprise starters in Friday's game, but he's played well through the first half. Watch the Falcons force their second turnover of the game, as shared from the team's social media account below. Watch: Falcons Arnold Ebiketie records sack-fumble This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Arnold Ebikete forces fumble vs. Lions
