The Falcons are among the final teams to unveil their regular-season roster, and they did so by leaving one spot open.
Atlanta’s roster now sits at 52 players, one below the limit of 53, according to AtlantaFalcons.com.
The team parted ways with Antone Smith, who reached an injury settlement with the team. Out since the Falcons’ preseason opener with a hamstring injury, the 29-year-old backup did not suit up for the team again and will now avoid injured reserve due to this settlement.
Also rehabbing from a broken leg sustained last November, Smith signed a one-year, $1.4MM deal in March to stay in Atlanta.
Injury-plagued veteran tight end Tony Moeaki also couldn’t make the roster. The 28-year-old spent last season with the Seahawks before signing on with the Falcons in March. Atlanta will go with Jacob Tamme and Levine Toilolo as its top two tight ends.
The Falcons placed Jon Asamoah, fullback Collin Mooney and cornerback Travis Howard on injured reserve. Asamoah, a high-priced signing in 2014, suffered a hip injury during preseason workouts.
Those also cut are as follows:
- LB Derek Akunne
- OL Pierce Burton
- CB Akeem King
- OL Eric Lefeld
- LB Stansly Maponga
- NT Joey Mbu
- WR Carlton Mitchell
- OL Adam Replogle (waived/injured)
- RB Jerome Smith
- TE D.J. Tialavea
- LB Tyler Starr