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Falcons Begin Cuts, Release 12 Players Including Veteran DL Morgan Fox

Atlanta must pare 24 more spots to reach Tuesday's 53-man limit.

Atlanta Falcons cut Morgan Fox from their roster on Saturday
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris looks up at scoreboard during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Atlanta's first wave of reductions, bringing the roster to 77 with the league deadline set for Tuesday afternoon.
  • The releases included QB Ben DiNucci, RB Elijah Dotson, CB Lamar Jackson, OL Matthew Cindric, OLB Ronnie Perkins, and several others.
  • Defensive lineman Morgan Fox, 30, was the most notable cut after appearing in all three preseason games, and he will be available once transactions clear.
  • Atlanta also placed offensive lineman Jake Hanson on season-ending injured reserve following an injury in the preseason finale against the Cowboys.
  • Reports differ on the terms of Fox’s March deal, and the team has not provided a detailed explanation for the decision following a winless preseason.