The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference (NFC) South division. The Falcons have won six division championships and two conference championships, but have yet to win a Super Bowl.
The Falcons have made some changes to their roster for the 2023 season, adding new players through free agency, trades, and the NFL draft. They also released or traded some of their previous players to make room for the newcomers.
Atlanta Falcons Roster: Offense, Defense, Special Teams
| NO | PLAYER | POS | HT | WT | DOB (AGE) | EXP | COLLEGE | UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Taylor Heinicke | QB | 6-1 | 210 | 3/15/1993 (30) | 9 | Old Dominion | Offense |
| 9 | Desmond Ridder | QB | 6-3 | 207 | 8/31/1999 (24) | 2 | Cincinnati | Offense |
| 11 | Logan Woodside | QB | 6-2 | 201 | 1/27/1995 (28) | 3 | Toledo | Offense |
| 25 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 5-11 | 220 | 4/15/2000 (23) | 2 | BYU | Offense |
| 84 | Cordarrelle Patterson | RB | 6-2 | 220 | 3/17/1991 (32) | 11 | Tennessee | Offense |
| 7 | Bijan Robinson | RB | 5-11 | 215 | 1/30/2002 (21) | R | Texas | Offense |
| 40 | Keith Smith | FB | 6-0 | 240 | 4/8/1992 (31) | 10 | San Jose St. | Offense |
| 80 | Josh Ali | WR | 6-0 | 200 | 3/3/1999 (24) | 1 | Kentucky | Offense |
| 12 | Khadarel Hodge | WR | 5-11 | 183 | 1/3/1995 (28) | 4 | Prairie View | Offense |
| 18 | Mack Hollins | WR | 6-4 | 221 | 9/16/1993 (30) | 7 | North Carolina | Offense |
| 5 | Drake London | WR | 6-4 | 213 | 7/24/2001 (22) | 2 | USC | Offense |
| 16 | Scott Miller | WR | 5-9 | 174 | 7/31/1997 (26) | 5 | Bowling Green | Offense |
| 87 | John FitzPatrick | TE | 6-7 | 250 | 3/9/2000 (23) | 2 | Georgia | Offense |
| 8 | Kyle Pitts | TE | 6-6 | 245 | 10/6/2000 (22) | 3 | Florida | Offense |
| 85 | MyCole Pruitt | TE | 6-2 | 258 | 3/24/1992 (31) | 8 | S. Illinois | Offense |
| 81 | Jonnu Smith | TE | 6-3 | 248 | 8/22/1995 (28) | 7 | Florida International | Offense |
| 67 | Drew Dalman | C | 6-3 | 300 | 10/15/1998 (24) | 3 | Stanford | Offense |
| 70 | Jake Matthews | OT | 6-5 | 309 | 2/11/1992 (31) | 10 | Texas A&M | Offense |
| 76 | Kaleb McGary | OT | 6-6 | 306 | 2/22/1995 (28) | 4 | Washington | Offense |
| 75 | Isaiah Prince | OT | 6-7 | 305 | 7/29/1997 (26) | 5 | Ohio State | Offense |
| 56 | Jovaughn Gwyn | OL | 6-2 | 301 | 3/18/1999 (24) | R | South Carolina | Offense |
| 65 | Matthew Bergeron | OG | 6-5 | 323 | 2/26/2000 (23) | R | Syracuse | Offense |
| 68 | Kyle Hinton | OG | 6-2 | 295 | 2/27/1998 (25) | 1 | Washburn | Offense |
| 63 | Chris Lindstrom | OG | 6-3 | 307 | 2/8/1997 (26) | 5 | Boston College | Offense |
| 93 | Calais Campbell | DE | 6-8 | 282 | 9/1/1986 (37) | 16 | Miami (Fla.) | Defense |
| 99 | Joe Gaziano | DE | 6-4 | 280 | 9/27/1996 (26) | 3 | Northwestern | Defense |
| 95 | Ta’Quon Graham | DT | 6-4 | 294 | 12/1/1998 (24) | 3 | Texas | Defense |
| 94 | Albert Huggins | DT | 6-3 | 305 | 6/27/1997 (26) | 4 | Clemson | Defense |
| 97 | Grady Jarrett | DT | 6-0 | 305 | 4/28/1993 (30) | 9 | Clemson | Defense |
| 90 | David Onyemata | DT | 6-4 | 300 | 11/8/1992 (30) | 8 | Manitoba (Canada) | Defense |
| 96 | Zach Harrison | DL | 6-6 | 272 | 8/14/2001 (22) | R | Ohio State | Defense |
| 48 | Bud Dupree | OLB | 6-4 | 269 | 2/12/1993 (30) | 9 | Kentucky | Defense |
| 44 | Troy Andersen | LB | 6-4 | 235 | 4/23/1999 (24) | 2 | Montana St. | Defense |
| 0 | Lorenzo Carter | LB | 6-5 | 252 | 12/10/1995 (27) | 6 | Georgia | Defense |
| 50 | Tae Davis | LB | 6-0 | 222 | 8/14/1996 (27) | 5 | Tennessee-Chattanooga | Defense |
| 47 | Arnold Ebiketie | LB | 6-3 | 256 | 1/23/1999 (24) | 2 | Penn State | Defense |
| 55 | Kaden Elliss | LB | 6-3 | 238 | 6/10/1995 (28) | 5 | Idaho | Defense |
| 53 | Nate Landman | LB | 6-3 | 235 | 11/19/1998 (24) | 2 | Colorado | Defense |
| 51 | DeAngelo Malone | LB | 6-4 | 240 | 7/12/1999 (24) | 2 | W. Kentucky | Defense |
| 33 | Tre Flowers | CB | 6-3 | 200 | 6/2/1995 (28) | 6 | Oklahoma State | Defense |
| 21 | Mike Hughes | CB | 5-10 | 191 | 2/11/1997 (26) | 6 | UCF | Defense |
| 1 | Jeff Okudah | CB | 6-1 | 202 | 2/2/1999 (24) | 4 | Ohio State | Defense |
| 24 | A.J. Terrell | CB | 6-1 | 195 | 9/23/1998 (24) | 4 | Clemson | Defense |
| 20 | Dee Alford | DB | 5-11 | 175 | 11/5/1997 (25) | 2 | Tusculum | Defense |
| 37 | DeMarcco Hellams | DB | 6-1 | 213 | 6/5/2000 (23) | R | Alabama | Defense |
| 34 | Clark Phillips III | DB | 5-10 | 183 | 12/19/2001 (21) | R | Utah | Defense |
| 32 | Jaylinn Hawkins | SAF | 6-1 | 208 | 8/27/1997 (26) | 4 | California | Defense |
| 3 | Jessie Bates III | FS | 6-1 | 200 | 2/26/1997 (26) | 6 | Wake Forest | Defense |
| 27 | Richie Grant | SS | 6-0 | 200 | 11/9/1997 (25) | 3 | UCF | Defense |
| 6 | Younghoe Koo | K | 5-9 | 185 | 8/3/1994 (29) | 6 | Ga. Southern | Special Teams |
| 13 | Bradley Pinion | P | 6-5 | 229 | 6/1/1994 (29) | 9 | Clemson | Special Teams |
| 49 | Liam McCullough | LS | 6-2 | 247 | 6/5/1997 (26) | 2 | Ohio State | Special Teams |
The Falcons have a balanced roster with a mix of veterans and rookies, as well as players from different backgrounds and colleges. Some of the notable additions to the team are:
- Calais Campbell: The veteran defensive lineman joined the Falcons from the Baltimore Ravens, where he was a four-time Pro Bowler and a two-time All-Pro. He is expected to provide leadership and pass-rushing skills to the Falcons’ defensive line.
- Kyle Pitts: The rookie tight end was the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, making him the highest-drafted tight end in NFL history. He is a versatile and athletic player who can line up as a receiver or a blocker. He had a stellar college career at Florida, where he won the John Mackey Award as the nation’s best tight end.
- Taylor Heinicke: The journeyman quarterback signed with the Falcons as a free agent after spending time with several teams, including the Washington Football Team, where he started in a playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is expected to compete with Matt Ryan for the starting job or serve as his backup.
- Bud Dupree: The former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker signed a lucrative contract with the Falcons in free agency. He is a dynamic and explosive player who can rush the passer and stop the run. He had eight sacks in 11 games for the Steelers before suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2022.
The Falcons hope that their new roster will help them improve their performance and contend for a playoff spot in the competitive NFC South division. They will face tough opponents such as the New Orleans Saints, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Carolina Panthers, as well as other teams from across the league. The Falcons’ fans are eager to see their team in action and cheer them on to victor
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