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Falcons 53-man roster projection: Will Kirk Cousins still be in Atlanta?
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The Atlanta Falcons have over two months to evaluate their roster before the NFL's 53-man roster deadline, but there are a few positions worth keeping an eye on over the next few weeks. While quarterback Kirk Cousins is still on the roster at the moment, the team will likely look to trade him before the season starts.
However, if they can't find any takers, there's a decent chance that the Falcons will end up keeping Cousins to back up Michael Penix Jr . at quarterback this season. It wouldn't be an ideal situation, but Cousins' options are limited now that Aaron Rodgers has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers .
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See who makes the cut in our latest Falcons 53-man roster projection for the 2025 NFL season below.
Quarterbacks (2)
Running Backs (3)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with fans as he leaves the field following a win against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Wide Receivers (6)
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Jamal Agnew (KR/PR)
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Nick Nash (UDFA)
Tight Ends (3)
Offensive Linemen (10)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates a touchdown with Chris Lindstrom #63 during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Jack Nelson (Rookie)
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Joshua Gray (UDFA)
Defensive Linemen/EDGE (11)
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Morgan Fox
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James Pearce Jr . (Rookie)
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Ta'Quon Graham
Linebackers (5)
Sep 17, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (28) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
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Jalon Walker (Rookie)
Cornerbacks (6)
Dec 26, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Cobee Bryant (2) against the UNLV Rebels in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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A.J. Terrell
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Billy Bowman (Rookie)
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Cobee Bryant (UDFA)
Safeties (4)
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Xavier Watts (Rookie)
Special Teams (3)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 06: K Younghoe Koo #7 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to the game against the Los Angles Chargers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images)
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K: Younghoe Koo
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LS: Liam McCullough
The Falcons could have as many as four new starters this season. Ryan Neuzil is expected to start at center in place of Drew Dalman , who signed with the Bears in free agency. Kicker Younghoe Koo has some competition with the team signing Lenny Krieg . Check out our starting lineup projections for Atlanta in 2025.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons News: Kirk Cousins makes new 53-man roster projection
