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Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener

The Atlanta Falcons cut former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell and two quarterbacks as they got down to the 53-man roster limit for the regular season

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Unable to make 53-man roster Daniel was waived by the Falcons on Friday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The former South Dakota State Jack Rabbit faced an uphill battle to a Week 1 roster spot as he was tasked with dethroning one of the most heavily-utilized NFL fullbacks of 2019 in Keith Smith. There is certainly potential for Daniel to end up on the Falcons' 16-man practice squad in the coming days, but for now the undrafted rookie remains in limbo as Atlanta sorts out its roster construction for the start of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons 2020 roster tracker: J.J. Wilcox, Mikey Daniel released The Falcons are getting an early start on their final roster cuts, releasing safety J.J. Wilcox, Craig Reynolds and defensive tackle Hinwa A...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Heads to Atlanta Daniel signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent shortly after the 2020 NFL Draft, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Daniel recorded 1,728 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns during his collegiate career at South Dakota State, but he's poised to work as a fullback in the NFL. The rookie likely will be competing for a spot on the practice squad, as Keith Smith inked a three-year extension in March.

MAY 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE