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Jamal Agnew Jamal Agnew Dealing with oblique injury Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 11:05 AM Coach Raheem Morris said Monday that Agnew is dealing with an oblique injury, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports. Analysis: It helps explain Agnew's absences from the Falcons' initial two preseason games. The veteran return man signed with Atlanta back in March and figures to see most of his playing time on special teams in 2025.
Easton Stick Easton Stick Primed for final preseason start Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 10:30 AM Stick is positioned to start Atlanta's preseason finale against the Cowboys on Friday with Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins both in line to sit out, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Analysis: Stick has been serviceable across two preseason starts so far, completing a combined 34 of 50 attempts for 322 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He's also rushed twice for 14 yards. The 29-year-old is expected to enter the regular season as the Falcons' third quarterback behind Penix and Cousins, and with Atlanta having waived/injured Emory Jones (concussion) on Monday, it will be new signee Ben DiNucci who enters Friday's preseason finale in relief of Stick.
Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Not in line to play Friday Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 10:15 AM Cousins will not suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Cowboys, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Analysis: Cousins will join starting quarterback Michael Penix on the sideline for a third consecutive preseason game, positioning Easton Stick for a final exhibition start, with free agency pickup Ben DiNucci in line to close things out under center in the wake of Emory Jones (concussion) being waived/injured Monday. By all indications, Cousins will kick off the regular season as the No. 2 quarterback behind Penix in Atlanta, though the Falcons would likely pick up the phone for trade inquiries if a team in need of a capable veteran QB emerges at some stage.
Michael Penix Michael Penix Sitting out preseason finale Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 10:02 AM Penix will not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Cowboys, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Analysis: Penix and veteran backup Kirk Cousins will both sit out a third consecutive preseason game, with Falcons coach Raheem Morris opting to rest veteran starters until the regular season. Atlanta waived quarterback Emory Jones (concussion) with an injury designation Monday, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site, leaving Easton Stick and new signee Ben DiNucci in position for preseason reps versus Dallas.
Teagan Quitoriano Teagan Quitoriano Makes play on special teams Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 10:44 AM Quitoriano played 13 special-teams snaps during Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans. Analysis: After not suiting up during the preseason opener, Quitoriano played exclusively on special teams against the Titans. Despite the limited action, Quitoriano made his presence felt, forcing and recovering a fumble during a kickoff in the third quarter. Quitoriano is battling with Feleipe Franks for the third, and likely final, tight end spot behind Kyle Pitts and Charlie Woerner.
Ray-Ray McCloud Ray-Ray McCloud Roster spot secured Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 10:41 AM McCloud didn't play in Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans. Analysis: For a second straight week, McCloud was in street clothes, along with Drake London, Darnell Mooney (shoulder), KhaDarel Hodge and Jamal Agnew, who are all expected to make the initial 53-man roster. After four teams in six years to start his career, McCloud was finally given an expanded offensive role in Atlanta last year. He posted career highs in receptions (62), targets (87), receiving yards (686), rushing attempts (10) and rushing yards (79) while playing nearly as many offensive snaps in 2025 as he had in his previous six seasons combined. Not only is McCloud a roster lock, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site, but he could see an early boost in usage if Mooney is unable to go Week 1 of the regular season.
KhaDarel Hodge KhaDarel Hodge Yet to play in preseason Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 10:39 AM Hodge didn't play in Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans. Analysis: For a second straight week, Hodge was in street clothes, along with Drake London, Darnell Mooney (shoulder), Ray-Ray McCloud and Jamal Agnew, who are all expected to make the initial 53-man roster. Hodge has spent the past three seasons in Atlanta, splitting time between offense and special teams. During that stretch, he's totaled 34 receptions on 55 targets for 565 yards and two scores. He signed a two-year deal to return to Atlanta this offseason.
Feleipe Franks Feleipe Franks Secures lone target Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 10:38 AM Franks caught his only target for nine yards during Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans. Analysis: Franks has started the first two preseason games. After playing only 10 total snaps (eight offense) and not recording a target in the opener, Franks played 41 total snaps (20 special teams) against the Titans and secured his lone target. Franks is battling with Teagan Quitoriano for the third, and likely final, tight end spot behind Kyle Pitts and Charlie Woerner.
Charlie Woerner Charlie Woerner Idle in preseason Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 10:37 AM Woerner did not play in Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans. Analysis: Woerner has been in street clothes for Atlanta's first two preseason games. That's been the case with most roster locks. Woerner caught a career-high seven passes during his first season in Atlanta last year and will be back to serve in a similar role this year. He's known for his blocking prowess.
Chris Blair Chris Blair Catches another TD Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 10:35 AM Blair caught three of five passes for 78 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans. Analysis: Through two preseason games, Blair has been a standout, securing six of nine targets for 132 yards and two scores. Despite the strong performances, Blair, along with Dylan Drummond and David Sills, isn't projected to make the initial 53-man roster, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site. However, if that's the case, they'd all be candidates to join Atlanta's practice squad.
DJ Chark DJ Chark Quiet in preseason Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 10:33 AM Chark caught one of three passes for 11 yards during Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans. Analysis: After not catching a pass across 10 offensive snaps in Atlanta's preseason opener, Chark delivered another quiet performance in Week 2. Not only is the veteran not part of the expected roster lock group who've spent the first two exhibitions in street clothes, but he's also been outperformed by practice-squad guys like Chris Blair and Dylan Drummond. Despite plenty of experience and an injury to Darnell Mooney (shoulder), Chark is currently on the outskirts of the Falcons' initial 53-man roster, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site.
Jamal Agnew Jamal Agnew Yet to suit up in preseason Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 10:32 AM Agnew did not play in Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans. Analysis: Agnew has been in street clothes for each of Atlanta's first two exhibitions, along with fellow wideouts Drake London, Darnell Mooney (shoulder), Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge. Given Agnew has been part of that group, it's safe to assume the veteran will likely land a spot on the Falcons' initial 53-man roster. However, Agnew will probably be utilized more on special teams as a primary return man than on offense when everyone is healthy.
Easton Stick Easton Stick Gets extended run Friday Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 10:57 PM Stick completed 19 of 32 pass attempts for 173 yards, one touchdown and one interception while rushing twice for 14 yards in Friday's preseason loss to the Titans. Analysis: Stick got off to a rough start when he threw a pick-six in the first quarter before settling down with a pair of touchdown drives in the second half. The 29-year-old got extra playing time after fellow backup Emory Jones exited following a big hit late in the contest. Jones' health will now play a factor in the competition for Atlanta's third quarterback gig, with Stick taking the early lead based on production. Expect Stick to get more run in the Falcons' preseason finale against the Cowboys next Friday.
Easton Stick Easton Stick In line for exhibition start Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 5:39 PM Stick is slated to start Friday's preseason game versus the Titans, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Analysis: The Falcons are keeping QBs Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins on the sideline for a second straight exhibition, allowing Stick another chance to lead the offense. Last Friday against the Lions, Stick completed 15 of 18 passes for 149 yards and one touchdown in one half of work. A similar workload likely is in the offing for Stick before he hands things off to Emory Jones for the rest of the contest.
Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Not playing Friday Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 5:33 PM Cousins won't suit up for Friday's preseason game against the Titans, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Analysis: For a second consecutive exhibition, both Cousins and No. 1 quarterback Michael Penix won't be available to the Falcons, leaving Easton Stick to start under center and Emory Jones to sub in once Stick is done for the evening. Cousins is slated to serve as the backup to Penix in 2025, but if a QB-needy team pops up at some point in the coming weeks or months, Cousins could find himself on the move.
Chris Blair Chris Blair Catches TD in preseason opener Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 4:13 PM Blair caught three of four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 17-10 preseason loss to the Lions. Analysis: The undrafted wideout from Alcorn State has made five regular-season appearances with the Falcons over the last two seasons, securing only one of two targets for 17 yards. Like Dylan Drummond, Blair's familiarity with the organization and strong impression in the preseason opener help his chances of making the team. However, there's still stiff competition for roster spots behind Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge. Given Jamal Agnew's return abilities, he'll likely take the fifth spot, leaving Blair to compete with Casey Washington, DJ Chark, David Sills and Drummond for potentially only one spot.
Tyler Allgeier Tyler Allgeier Idle for preseason opener Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 4:09 PM Allgeier didn't play in Atlanta's 17-10 preseason loss to the Lions on Friday. Analysis: Allgeier is projected to operate as the primary backup behind Bijan Robinson for a second straight season. After a breakout rookie campaign, Allgeier's production as a reserve has been modest. He posted 4.7 yards per carry on a career-low 137 rushing attempts last season.
Elijah Dotson Elijah Dotson Goes nowhere in preseason opener Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 4:09 PM Dotson rushed five times for zero yards and caught his lone target for eight yards during Friday's 17-10 preseason loss to the Lions. Analysis: The undrafted running back out of Northern Colorado started his career with the Chargers in 2023 and made four appearances as a rookie but failed to make their initial 53-man roster last season. He joined the Falcons' practice squad last winter and earned a reserve/future contract after the 2024 campaign. Dotson will likely have to settle for a practice-squad role again.
Darnell Mooney Darnell Mooney Remains week-to-week Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 9:49 AM Falcons coach Raheem Morris said Tuesday that he doesn't know when Mooney (shoulder) will return, but he's confident it will be this year, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports. Analysis: It's probably not the best sign that Morris is even hinting at the possibility of a long-term absence, although he did say Mooney is being evaluated on "a week-to-week basis." The wideout left practice early July 24 after trying to make a diving catch, with subsequent reports suggesting he'd miss multiple weeks and was uncertain for Week 1 against Tampa Bay. If nothing else, this latest update confirms that the Falcons aren't sure about Mooney's availability for the start of the regular season. Wideout depth was already a weak point for the team, with No. 3 receiver Ray-Ray McCloud coming off a 2024 campaign in which he was one of the least productive starters in the league on a per-route basis (1.29 yards per route, with one TD on 87 targets). The Falcons didn't draft any wide receivers this spring, nor did they sign any likely starters in free agency, instead settling for the likes of UDFA Nick Nash and journeymen DJ Chark to round out the depth chart.
Michael Penix Michael Penix Not playing this week Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 8:42 AM Penix won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Titans, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Falcons coach Raheem Morris didn't use veteran starters in the preseason last summer, nor in the 2025 preseason opener against Detroit on Friday. Morris also suggested Kirk Cousins may be held out again, in which case Easton Stick and Emory Jones would take QB snaps for a second straight week.