Updated April 6, 2026, 3:05 p.m. ET
The Atlanta Falcons entered the 2026 NFL offseason without much cap space and, therefore, had no choice but to focus on affordable free agents and depth through the first wave of free agency. This lack of funds also caused the team to let some familiar faces go, including linebacker Kaden Elliss and quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Elliss signed with the New Orleans Saints in free agency, leaving a big hole at linebacker. Cousins along with wide receivers Darnell Mooney and KhaDarel Hodge were released at the start of the league year.
On the flip side, the Falcons have added over a dozen free agents, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, cornerback Darnay Holmes and defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand. The team will look to implement these new faces during the team’s voluntary offseason training program.
The Falcons are one of nine teams set to begin voluntary workouts on Tuesday, April 7, giving head coach Kevin Stefanski a chance to set the tone for the upcoming NFL season.
Check out Atlanta’s updated roster arranged by position group below (new additions in bold).
Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Quarterbacks (3)Michael Penix Jr. (9)Tua Tagovailoa (1)Trevor SiemianRunning Backs (5)Bijan Robinson (7)Carlos Washington Jr. (23)Nathan Carter (25)Brian Robinson Jr.Tyler GoodsonWide Receivers (7)Drake London (5)Chris Blair (19)Dylan Drummond (81)Casey Washington (82)Deven Thompkins (83)Jahan DotsonOlamide ZaccheausTight Ends (4)Kyle Pitts (8)Charlie Woerner (89)Joshua Simon (47)Austin HooperOffensive Linemen (11)Jake Matthews (70)Matthew Bergeron (65)Ryan Neuzil (64)Chris Lindstrom (63)Kaleb McGary (76)Andrew Steuber (62)Kyle Hinton (68)Jack Nelson (69)Michael Jerrell (72)Storm Norton (77)Corey LevinDefensive Linemen (8)Brandon Dorlus (53)Ruke Orhorhoro (98)Zach Harrison (96)Elijah Garcia (91)Ben Stille (95)LaCale London (94)Da’Shawn HandChris WilliamsLinebackers (7)Divine Deablo (0)JD Bertrand (40)Malik Verdon (43)Troy Andersen (44)DeAngelo Malone (re-signed)Christian HarrisChanning TindallEDGE (6)Jalon Walker (11)James Pearce Jr. (27)Bralen Trice (48)Azeez OjulariSamson EbukamCameron ThomasCornerbacks (10)A.J. Terrell (24)Mike Hughes (21)Billy Bowman Jr. (33)Cobee Bryant (37)Clark Phillips III (22)C.J. Henderson (39)Mike Ford Jr. (28)A.J. Woods (30)Natrone Brooks (35)Darnay HolmesSafeties (6)Jessie Bates III (3)Xavier Watts (31)DeMarcco Hellams (23)Jammie Robinson (34)Tysheem Johnson (41)Sydney BrownSpecial Teams (4)LS: Liam McCullough (49)P: Gil Trenton (32)K: Nick FolkP: Jake Bailey
