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When projecting the Falcons\u2019 53-man roster, Josh Kendall of The Athletic<\/a> expects Atlanta to keep just two quarterbacks, with Michael Penix<\/a> Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa<\/a>. New Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa<\/a> discussed learning a new system and admitted he was never great at studying, but feels \u201cfootball is universal.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI wasn\u2019t good in school growing up, so studying isn\u2019t my best forte, but football is universal. We\u2019re all trying to get to the same spots on the field, run the same plays, basically,\u201d\u00a0he said via Josh Kendall of The Athletic<\/a>.<\/p>\n Atlanta also brought in RB Brian Robinson<\/a> as a free agent this offseason. Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski said he\u2019s an exceptional fit into their system, and he\u2019ll be able to take some off of Bijan Robinson<\/a>\u2018s plate.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cBrian is a really, really talented football player who matches exceptionally with what we want to do,\u201d Stefanski said. \u201cWe want to have an attack that is not just a one-person attack. I think Brian gives us that.\u201d<\/p>\n Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer<\/a> listed five free agents who could make sense for the Panthers to look into before training camp.<\/p>\n Kaye thinks GM Dan Morgan<\/a> will go \u201cbargain hunting\u201d for veteran free agents rather than UFL players. Looking for the latest NFL Insider News & Rumors?<\/p>\n Be sure to follow NFL Trade Rumors<\/a> on X.com<\/a>\u00a0and FACEBOOK<\/a>\u00a0for breaking NFL News and Rumors for all 32 teams!<\/p>\n
\nAt running back, Kendall has the Falcons keeping three players, including Bijan Robinson<\/a>, Brian Robinson<\/a>, and Tyler Goodson<\/a>.
\nKendall could see Atlanta keeping four tight ends with Kyle Pitts<\/a>, Austin Hooper<\/a>, Charlie Woerner<\/a>, and Joshua Simon.
\nRegarding their offensive line, Kendall names undrafted rookie James Brockermeyer as a surprise to make the cut and views him as the team\u2019s possible \u201ccenter of the future.\u201d
\nWith OLB James Pearce<\/a> possibly facing a suspension, Kendall writes that Atlanta will likely have to find a fourth option, which could be DeAngelo Malone<\/a>.\u00a0
\nKendall has four inside linebackers making the team, including Divine Deablo<\/a>, Christian Harris<\/a>, Kendal Daniels, and Channing Tindall<\/a>.\u00a0With that, he lists sixth-round rookie Harold Perkins Jr. as a practice squad addition.\u00a0
\nFor the Falcons\u2019 fourth safety spot, Kendall believes DeMarcco Hellams<\/a>\u00a0will win the job over Natrone Brooks<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nFirst, Kaye names Cowboys LB Kenneth Murray<\/a> as an option to pair with LB Devin Lloyd<\/a> because of the durability concerns with LB Trevin Wallace<\/a>.
\nKaye also brings up G Alex Cappa<\/a> because of his connections to run game coordinator Harold Goodwin and OL coach Joe Gilbert from their time together in Tampa Bay. Kaye doesn\u2019t see Cappa as an\u00a0\u201cideal first-team option,\u201d but feels he could, at worst, push the depth competition in the second unit.
\n49ers DE Yetur Gross-Matos<\/a> is the next name Kaye mentioned as a potential temporary replacement for Turk Wharton as he recovers from a neck procedure.\u00a0
\nConsidering OL Brady Christensen<\/a> is expected to be fully cleared for contact in early July, Kaye feels he could be an immediate backup at guard and tackle while also serving as an emergency option at center. Kaye also believes Christensen would make sense if Carolina moves on from Stone Forsythe<\/a> in August.
\nFinally, Kaye names TE Josiah Deguara<\/a> because of his positional versatility and the team\u2019s lack of depth at the position entering camp. He feels Deguara would likely just be a camp body, but could provide insurance in case of a significant injury to other players at the top of the room.<\/p>\n
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