After an intense few weeks of training camp, the Atlanta Falcons revealed their first 53-man roster for the 2024 NFL season at Tuesday’s cut deadline. There were a few surprises but nothing earth-shattering about the team’s initial roster. The Falcons kept three quarterbacks, including veteran Taylor Heinicke, five wide receivers and eight defensive linemen.
A few training camp favorites were released, including wide receiver Chris Blair, defensive back Kevin King and cornerback Natrone Brooks. Here are five key takeaways from Atlanta’s first 53-man roster of 2024: