Falcons finalize final 53-man roster: Did QB Taylor Heinicke make it?

We have now leaped over the final hurdle before the regular season. 53 players will now represent the Atlanta Falcons as they enter their 59th season.

Of course, you feel bad for the dozens of players whose dreams were crushed. It is a sad, unavoidable reality in this business.

Let's get right into the Falcons' final 53-man roster for the start of the 2024 season. Just to note, this roster is subject to change, and as we have seen in years past, Terry Fontenot will constantly be adjusting things as the season progresses.

The official and initial 2024 final 53-man roster for the Atlanta Falcons

Quarterbacks (3):

• Kirk Cousins
• Michael Penix Jr.
• Taylor Heinicke

Running backs (4):

• Bijan Robinson
• Tyler Allgeier
• Avery Williams
• Jase McClellan

Wide receivers (5):

• Drake London
• Darnell Mooney
• Rondale Moore
• KhaDarel Hodge
• Casey Washington

Tight ends (3):

• Kyle Pitts
• Charlie Woerner
• Ross Dwelley

Offensive line (9):

• Jake Matthews
• Kaleb McGary
• Chris Lindstrom
• Matt Bergeron
• Drew Dalman
• Storm Norton
• Ryan Neuzil
• Kyle Hinton
• Jovaughn Gwyn

Defensive line (8):

• Grady Jarrett
• David Onyemata
• Zach Harrison
• Ruke Orhorhoro
• Ta'Quon Graham
• Brandon Dorlus
• Kentavius Street
• Eddie Goldman

Outside linebackers (5):

• Matt Judon
• Arnold Ebiketie
• Lorenzo Carter
• James Smith-Williams
• DeAngelo Malone

Inside linebackers (4):

• Kaden Elliss
• Troy Andersen
• Nate Landman
• JD Bertrand

Cornerbacks (5):

• AJ Terrell
• Mike Hughes
• Dee Alford
• Clark Phillips III
• Antonio Hamilton Sr.

Safeties (4):

• Jessie Bates III
• Justin Simmons
• Richie Grant
• Micah Abernathy

Specialists (3):

• Younghoe Koo
• Bradley Pinion
• Liam McCullough

Injured reserve (designated to return):

• DeMarcco Hellams, S