Breaking down the Falcons roster following trade with Eagles
Falcons roster breakdown: Examining each position post-Eagles trade
The Atlanta Falcons have successfully filled out the bottom half of their roster with low-risk, high-upside additions over the first two weeks of NFL free agency. On Friday, the Falcons made another move by acquiring safety Sydney Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. Brown, a former third-round pick, gives the team another quality depth piece with the ability to start if necessary.
This has been a consistent theme of Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham's first offseason. The team has signed several quality veterans with starting experience, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and edge Samson Ebukam. Since the team has added over a dozen players, it's time for an updated roster breakdown.
Check out each Falcons position group following Friday's trade with the Eagles below (additions/re-signings in bold). Quarterback (2) Michael Penix Jr. (9) Tua Tagovailoa Tagovailoa replaces Kirk Cousins in Atlanta's quarterback room this season.
The former No. 5 pick was released by the Dolphins two years into a four-year, $212 million extension he signed in 2024. Tagovailoa signed with the Falcons for the league minimum and is expected to compete with Michael Penix Jr.
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