Falcons unveil 2026 initial 53-man roster with four QBs and heavy OL/DB depth

Atlanta’s first-cut 53-man roster features four quarterbacks, only two running backs, and a heavy emphasis on offensive linemen and defensive backs. The roster includes QB depth with Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush, and Jack Strand; RBs Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson; a deep OL/DB corps, three tight ends (Pitts/Woerner/AHooper), and a defense anchored by players like Dorlus, Dexter, Maason Smith, Harrison, and Harold Perkins Jr. A notable move is the Bears’ Gervon Dexter trade to bolster the interior. The Falcons say this will evolve as final cuts approach.